1. Healthwatch NCL - Co-design Event on 7-day Community Services

    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.

  2. ‘Are you a carer?’ Event Report

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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.

  3. Co-designing 7-day Community Services Event

    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.

  4. Care Home Complaints

    Advice and Information -

    Practical help you can use to make a complaint about a care home.

  5. Complaints about Children's Social Care Services

    Advice and Information -

    Information to help you make a complaint about children's social care services.

  6. NHS Long Term Plan - What would you do?

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    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.

  7. Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    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.

  8. Coronavirus - Get support

    Advice and Information -

    If you are self-isolating and in need of support, help or a friendly call, Haringey Reach and Connect may be able to help.

  9. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    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 diagnosis

  10. Living Through Lockdown

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    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.

  11. Amaze report calls for improvements to SEND parent and carer engagement

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    The report was commissioned by Haringey Council and Contact. It looked at how well parents and carers were involved in shaping services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

  12. Join the Haringey Transition Reference Group

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    The transition reference group welcomes new members who have children transitioning in to adult services in the next few years and those whose children have recently transitioned.

  13. Haringey residents share views on health and care services at recent public meeting

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    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.

  14. Calling all parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Haringey

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    A recent joint SEND inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted found significant areas of weakness in the local area's practice.

  15. Parents and carers give their views on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision in Haringey

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    On 10 November 2021, Healthwatch Haringey hosted a special meeting to get feedback from parents and carers following a recent inspection.

  16. Stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Staying well this winter has never been more important. Cold weather and viruses can make you unwell.

  17. Haringey Council responds to our Living Through Lockdown Report

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    The Living Through Lockdown Report (August 2020) was a summary of issues and concerns experienced by Adult Social Care service users and carers during the 2020 lockdown in Haringey. The Council has responded to its recommendations.

  18. What is adult social care?

    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.

  19. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  20. Share your views on the future of the NHS 111 and out-of-hours service in North Central London

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    North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group is set to award a new contract for the NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care service starting in October 2023.

  21. Volunteer role for person with lived experience sought by NHS

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    Are you an individual, carer, parent or representative with lived experience of receiving or supporting someone to manage their Personal Health Budget (PHB), Social Care Direct Payment or Integrated Budget?

  22. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.

  23. New online service for carers in 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.

  24. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  25. NHS Long Term Plan – Tell us what you would do

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    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.

  26. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2018-2019

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    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.

  27. Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on Turkish/Kurdish communities in Haringey

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    COVID-19 has impacted many people’s health, income, job security and social interactions. This report explores the impact on Turkish and Kurdish communities, looking at the social and economic barriers, and health inequalities during lockdown.

  28. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2019/20

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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.

  29. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    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.

  30. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?

  31. Temporary changes to children and young people’s NHS services across north central London

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    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.

  32. Healthwatch Haringey seeks young peoples' views on mental health and Covid-19

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    Survey launched to discover how Covid-19 and lockdown has impacted the wellbeing and mental health of young people aged 14-25 and living in Haringey.

  33. Haringey residents over 50, are your health needs being met?

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    Over 50s Health Needs Assessment asks how well Haringey people can access health services.

  34. Help shape and improve local mental health services

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    North Central London Experts by Experience (E by E) Board is looking for new members

  35. Haringey GP Access report looks into face-to-face, phone and video appointments

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    Providing GP services over the phone and online through the internet has had a big impact on patients’ ability to contact their surgeries and their relationships with GPs.

  36. PPG Conference highlights the changes in the NHS and how patients can make their voices heard

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    Healthwatch Haringey hosted the first pan-Haringey Patient Participation Group (PPG) Conference on 19 June. It featured workshops on the changing face of primary care, running a PPG, and what's available in the voluntary and community sector.

  37. Chad Gordon Autism Campus opens in Tottenham

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    Haringey’s Severe and Complex Autism and Learning Disability (SCALD) Reference Group worked tirelessly to help bring about the opening of the Chad Gordon Autism Campus.

  38. Joint area SEND inspection in Haringey finds “significant areas of weakness in the local area’s practice”

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    Following a joint SEND inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Haringey has been required to produce a ‘Written Statement of Action’ to show how they will address three areas of significant weakness.

  39. Young People and Mental Health: The Impact of COVID-19 and Lockdowns

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    We looked at how young people’s mental health and wellbeing was impacted by COVID-19 and lockdowns. We found increased levels of stress, anxiety and mental ill health.

  40. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    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.

  41. Whittington Health proposes moving services to Wood Green - Consultation

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust is running a consultation until 18 May 2022 on the location of health services in central Haringey. Patients, service users and interested people are invited to share their views.

  42. Lordship Rec hosts walking and cycling activities for Haringey residents

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    Every Friday you can enjoy either a walking or cycling group or maybe even both! Meet new people, get some exercise and enjoy the nature in your local area.

  43. Healthwatch champions call for action to improve care for people with 'Long COVID'

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    Major report co-ordinated by five Healthwatch in North Central London (NCL) reveals a devastating impact on people's mental, social and financial wellbeing as well as long-term effects on their physical health.

  44. Relocating Hornsey Wood Green GP Practice: Patient Feedback Report

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    North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) and Haringey Council are planning an Integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub in Wood Green, bringing a range of health services together in one central place in Haringey.

  45. NHS seeks your views on maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services

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    Health and care organisations in North Central London (NCL) are working together on Start Well: a long-term programme looking at children and young people, maternity and neonatal services. 

  46. Partnership board for vulnerable residents’ challenges Haringey Council on its LTN exemptions

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    In December 2021 Haringey Council agreed that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) would be introduced. The Adult Social Care Joint Partnership Board have challenged the lack of exemptions relating to this for those most vulnerable.

  47. North Central London NHS publishes Start Well report on maternity and children's health care

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    Start Well Case For Change report identifies opportunities for improvement in maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services following extensive consultation.

  48. Are you up-to-date with your vaccinations? Where to get vaccinations for you and your children this winter.

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    It's time to get your COVID-19 autumn booster if you are an older person, immunocompromised or a carer. Flu vaccines and childhood immunisations are also available for those who are eligible.

  49. Stay well this winter - Information and services for Haringey residents

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    Information from North Central London Integtrated Care Board (NCL ICB) on how to look after yourself this winter.