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Haringey Council and Haringey Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) have both been awarded additional funding to assist people who are homeless or rough sleeping in the borough this winter.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 -
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.News -
Over the last year North London Hospice has matched 91 people with Compassionate Neighbours, a scheme that links volunteers with those facing a potentially life-limiting or chronic illnesses.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.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.News -
The team at Healthwatch Haringey will continue to take telephone calls so that we can provide you with information and guidance on local health and care services.Advice and Information -
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.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).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.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 -
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosisAdvice and Information -
If you are worried about any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing that could be cancer, please contact your GP.News -
We want to hear about your health and care experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.News -
Coronavirus has meant much more time at home for many of us. We spoke to three over 50s in Haringey and asked them what kept them positively motivated during lockdown.News -
Early diagnosis and timely treatment for cancer are still vital even through the COVID-19 pandemic says the North Central London Cancer AllianceReport -
We surveyed Haringey care home managers and asked how care homes are coping with Covid-19. Do they feel supported and can they access the basics they need to provide a good quality of care?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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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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The North Mid’s latest patient survey results show progress is being made but not all of the improvements in operational and clinical performance have been felt by patients.
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During the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic the Whittington NHS Trust had to suspend many of their services. Now they are restarting services in a 'COVID Secure' way.Report -
Haringey Council is planning to open a new day centre for people with learning disabilities. We were commissioned to find out how day centres can best support people with learning disabilities and their
carers to have a good life.
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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.News -
Care home residents are set to be reunited with friends and family as visits begin again following the publication of new government guidance on 22 July.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 -
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).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.News -
We are working in partnership with local LGBTQI+ organisation – ‘Wise Thoughts’, to carry out a health needs assessment of LGBTQI+ people living in Haringey.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.News -
What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?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 -
Flu is a serious condition that kills thousands and hospitalises thousands more in England each year. Getting coronavirus at the same time means you're more likely to be seriously ill, so vaccination against flu is vital this autumn.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.Advice and Information -
Members of the Haringey community are uniting to urge fellow residents to wear a mask and do the right thing to keep each other safe as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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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.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.News -
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.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 -
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.Advice and Information -
There are a number of myths about the flu vaccine. Scientists at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) dispel some of the common ones.News -
Healthwatch Haringey presents at the national Healthwatch Week.News -
Over 50s Health Needs Assessment asks how well Haringey people can access health services.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.
