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SUGAR SMART HARINGEY aims to make it easier for residents of all ages to reduce their sugar consumption and drink more water.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.Advice and Information -
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
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We have been getting calls from people who are having problems finding a NHS dentist. This is a nationwide problem and Healthwatch England has raised it with the government.Advice and Information -
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical help. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.Advice and Information -
The Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) is a project led by Citizens Advice Haringey to ensure that people living in Haringey receive the right kind of information, advice and guidance when they need it.News -
NHS England has announced several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist.News -
Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our latest research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.News -
A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Read response from Healthwatch England.News -
Government to pay dentists more for some types of dental work and now requires dentists to update NHS website regularly.Report -
This year we continued to chart the challenges for many people in accessing health and social care and we focussed on the importance of research in understanding the unmet needs of patients.Advice and Information -
How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023. From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing.
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Health and Social Care Committee calls for rapid and timely action to improve access to NHS dentistry.News -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.Advice and Information -
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.Advice and Information -
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.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.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 -
Well done to West Green Surgery in Tottenham who received an outstanding rating from the CQC following their recent inspection visit in March 2019.News -
Over a three month period we worked with staff at Fernlea GP Surgery to improve digital communications with patients and the display areas of their waiting rooms.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.News -
Camden, Islington and Haringey Councils, together with Camden, Islington and Haringey’s Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) want to improve public awareness of cancers and how to detect cancer symptoms early.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 -
NHS staff are working flat out to cope with an unprecedented health emergency, and they need you to help them by following advice and using NHS services in the right way.Advice and Information -
Changes to 'opt-out' during the COVID-19 pandemic mean that even if you previously opted out of sharing your health and care record, it will now be visible to NHS services providing you with care.Advice and Information -
If you are worried about any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing that could be cancer, please contact your GP.Report -
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.Report -
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 -
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.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.Blog -
Social Prescribing Link Workers are located across Haringey in GP surgeries and community projects. Public Voice (which manages and runs Healthwatch Haringey) manages 11.News -
Over 50s Health Needs Assessment asks how well Haringey people can access health services.News -
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.News -
Help us to understand more about why local people may or may not take up flu or coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.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.Advice and Information -
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.Advice and Information -
With information from Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, Chair of the Health Research Authority (the NHS research ethics regulator), we explain how things moved so quickly and why the vaccine is safe.News -
The NHS have produced some videos about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in a range of community languages.Advice and Information -
NHS England invites people who are 60 to 63 years old to have their vaccineAdvice and Information -
Participants will have the chance to raise their concerns about the vaccine and to ask questions to a GP and a pharmacist.
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NHS England and NHS Improvement, together with Public Health England, are launching the ‘Help Us, Help You’ lung cancer campaign.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.News -
We've posted "Join Your Patient Participation Group" leaflets and posters to all Haringey pharmacies and GP practicesAdvice and Information -
Do you have unexplained pain, a lump, weight-loss, a persistent cough or blood in your poo, pee or spit? If so, don’t ignore it.News -
A number of national media reports and social media posts are claiming that your personal health data will be shared if you don't opt out now. This is clearly worrying, but it is not entirely true.News -
Patients' voices will be heard loud and clear on Saturday 19th June as residents of Haringey meet to say what they think about the changing face of primary care.
