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Our October 2014 consultation considering a refresh of Haringey’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy had identified a perceived priority for the borough around support for carers, so we ran an event to explore this.Report -
We need to have 7-day community services so that people can be helped to live well at home, to stay out of hospital and to get out of hospital faster.News -
The NHS is developing their Long Term Plan for the next 10 years. We want to hear your views so we can inform how services are delivered in the future.News -
During April and May 2019 Healthwatch Haringey spoke to 113 local residents about their experiences of health and care services and what they thought about the potential future developments detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan.Advice and Information -
Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread.Advice and Information -
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosisReport -
Lessons from Haringey’s most vulnerable service users. This report is a summary of issues and concerns experienced by Haringey adult social care service users and carers during the lockdown. Suggestions for service improvements are also presented.News -
What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?News -
Over 50s Health Needs Assessment asks how well Haringey people can access health services.Advice and Information -
Five health services and two councils in Enfield and Haringey launch the guide, with useful tips and contacts for keeping fit and healthy.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.Advice and Information -
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.Advice and Information -
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
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Haringey Council’s current Safeguarding Adults Strategy came to an end in 2022 and the Council is now consulting on a new plan for the next 5 years.News -
Your opportunity to help shape health services for older people experiencing 'mild frailty' in the west of Haringey.Advice and Information -
Working in partnership with Haringey Council, Mobilise will provide residents in Haringey who are caring for someone access to online support.Report -
This report and the research which informed its findings was done as part of a programme of engagement on the North London Partners Urgent and Emergency Care programme in collaboration with five local Healthwatch in the North London area.Report -
Views from Black and Minority Ethnic respondents in North Central London.Report -
North London Partners in Health and Care are currently reviewing the way in which planned operations for bones and joints, such as hip and knee replacements, are delivered.Report -
In January 2018, Healthwatch Enfield engaged with more than 600 individuals attending the Accident and Emergency department at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust to build an understanding of routes to A&E.Report -
In July 2018, we held two events – one in Wood Green and one in Tottenham – for North Middlesex Hospital patients and Haringey residents to come and share their thoughts on what direction North Mid might take in future.Response -
In the summer of 2014 we prioritised research into the specifics of GP access in Tottenham Hale.Report -
This report deals with access to GP services in the Tottenham Hale area of Haringey and in doing so also includes comparative information relating to GP access in the four area collaboratives and in Haringey as a whole.Report -
In January 2015 Healthwatch Haringey produced a report on GP surgeries in Haringey which highlighted areas of strength and areas for improvement.News -
NHS England has unveiled plans for an overhaul of the A&E target alongside changes to waiting times for cancer, mental health and planned operations.News -
The CCG has now published a ‘You said we did’ update on what they have done/plan to do to improve local health services in response to the feedback they received.Report -
This has been yet another eventful year for Healthwatch Haringey – but an exciting one as we continued to speak up for people who use health and social care services of all kinds. Read our 2018-2019 Annual Report.News -
At present, waiting lists are too long, too many operations are cancelled (many on the day) and demand for surgery is growing. This is driving the need for change.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest report on A&E at North Middlesex University Hospital. The unannounced inspection took place in January after the CQC noted a rise in A&E attendances and ambulance handover delays.News -
To protect their patients, staff and services, North Middlesex Hospital have introduced new visiting restrictions.News -
Whittington Hospital has decided to stop all visitors to patients in adult wards and their emergency department (A&E).News -
Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.
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Healthwatch Haringey continued to make sure the patient voice was load and clear this year through all the changes we faced, including the abolition of Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group and the challenge of Covid-19.Advice and Information -
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.News -
In August the NHS released a revamped COVID-19 contact-tracing app for testing. Healthwatch England looked at how it addresses the concerns people have when it comes to their data privacy and security.News -
To ensure the NHS can continue to deliver the best emergency and planned care across north central London during the winter and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, temporary changes to services for children and young people commenced on 28 September.News -
With the Covid-19 infection rate increasing, it is vital that Urgent and Emergency Departments, like A&E, do not become overwhelmed and overcrowded.News -
New report with the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.News -
North Central London Experts by Experience (E by E) Board is looking for new membersNews -
Residents and voluntary sector staff shared their views on local health and care services at the virtual public meeting led by North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCLCCG) on 19th November.Advice and Information -
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.News -
Whittington Health NHS Trust brings in temporary changes to keep urgent and emergency services running.Advice and Information -
To respond to digital exclusion in Haringey we are working with North Central London Clincal Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) to support Haringey patients to access digital health and care services online.News -
Whittington Health NHS Trust have launched a consultation on the location of several health services in Haringey.Advice and Information -
NHS England invites people who are 60 to 63 years old to have their vaccineAdvice and Information -
The Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust introduced a new 24/7 Crisis Telephone Service for people experiencing a mental health crisis at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.Report -
Earlier this year some of our volunteers carried out a ‘mystery shopping’ exercise, phoning all 38 Haringey GP practices to find out how long it took to reach a staff member.
