1. International Day of Sign Languages - 2022

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  2. NHS publishes fertility policy engagement report

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    North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group consulted people on a draft single fertility policy for the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington between November 2021 and February 2022. The report sets out what people said.

  3. 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.

  4. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  5. What is adult social care?

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    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.

  6. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    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.

  7. 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.

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

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

  9. Looking After Your Mental Health

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    If you are feeling stressed or anxious there are things you can do to improve your wellbeing.

  10. 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.

  11. Public Voice and Healthwatch Haringey expand roles in Haringey Advice Partnership

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    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.

  12. 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.

  13. Healthwatch Haringey hears women's feedback on GP and mental health services

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    We recently partnered with two women's community organisations - Roj Women's Association and Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) - to explore women's experiences of healthcare with a view to improving services.

  14. COVID 19 vaccine bus can register you with a GP without ID - Undocumented migrants welcome

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    Haringey’s Vaccine Bus now offers the opportunity to register anyone living in Haringey with a GP with no requirement for documentation and the guarantee that your details will not be passed on to the police, home office or immigration officials.

  15. Would you like to be involved in a new research and development project that affects mental health services in your area?

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    Middlesex University and Public Voice are seeking mental health service users to help feed into plans to improve the community support available.

  16. Haringey Patient Participation Groups Network Meeting 5

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  17. Haringey Long COVID report highlights challenges of accessing health and care services

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    Long COVID has had a huge impact on people’s physical and mental health . We heard from Haringey people about the challenges of living with Long COVID, and the difficulties of getting a diagnosis and accessing appropriate health services and support.

  18. Out of hours GP service consultation - NHS seeks your views on 'enhanced access' changes

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    Enhanced access is the provision of appointments outside of a GP practice’s core hours of 8am to 6.30pm (e.g. evenings and weekends). This service will now be delivered by Primary Care Networks.

  19. North Central London Integrated Care Board first meeting

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  20. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2021/22

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    This was another challenging year for health and care services, and people wondered whether services would return to “business as usual” or whether they had changed for the long-term.

  21. Healthwatch Haringey starts project to make it easier to register with a GP

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    How easy is it to register with a GP? Many Haringey practices insist on ID or proof of address. People who are experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse survivors and recent migrants are some of the people most likely to be turned away.

  22. 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. 

  23. NHS introduces improvements to dentistry following feedback from patients

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    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.

  24. All Over 50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

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    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

  25. Baby and childhood immunisation pages on the NHS website

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    Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely.

  26. North Central London NHS adopts new fertility policy

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    The new fertility policy for North Central London was implemented on 25 July 2022, replacing the five separate policies that were in place for Haringey, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Camden.

  27. Community Mental Health transformation feedback event

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  28. Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service receives award

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    The NHS Parliamentary Awards' Excellence in Mental Health Care Award went to the service in recognistion of their work in transforming emergency care for people in mental health crisis.

  29. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  30. 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.

  31. NHS to roll out COVID-19 booster jab from September ahead of winter

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    The NHS will be rolling out the newly developed, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine from September.

  32. Healthwatch England responds to BBC investigation on NHS dentistry

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    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.

  33. Haringey Patient Participation Groups Network Meeting 6

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  34. New Community Diagnostic Centre opens in Wood Green Mall

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    A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), hosted by Whittington Health NHS Trust, has opened in Wood Green’s The Mall shopping centre.

  35. Haringey Advice Partnership relaunched

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    Haringey Advice partnership, HAP, is set to relaunch its services at the beginning of October with our partners Vibrance and Citizens Advice.

  36. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust jobs open day 10 October

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    Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is looking for nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other staff.

  37. Progress on Long COVID treatments following Healthwatch reports in North Central London

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    Following our investigation into local people’s experiences of Long COVID, treatment has been improved so that more support is available and more quickly.

  38. Ask About Asthma Conference 2022

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  39. World Diabetes Day 2022

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  40. Healthwatch Haringey GP Surveys: Have surgeries removed barriers to patient registration?

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    Doctors of the World ran two training sessions for Haringey GP Practices in advance of Healthwatch Haringey mystery shopping. The mystery shopping will check whether Haringey GP Practices insist new patients produce ID or proof of address.

  41. 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.

  42. Healthwatch Haringey launches blood pressure project

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    Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers will be at a range of local community meetings and events offering free blood pressure checks.

  43. Healthwatch Haringey seeks young people's views on sexual health services

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    Survey launched to gather young people’s views and feedback on sexual health services in Haringey.

  44. NHS and University College London Partners seek feedback on health services for people with a mental illness

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    People with severe mental illness (SMI) are dying much earlier than people who don't have a mental illness, mostly from highly preventable causes. This research aims to find out which physical health services need improving for these patients.

  45. Self-care pharmacy first scheme extended till March 2023

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    The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from six pharmacies in Haringey.

  46. 'You Said, We Did' - NHS responds to ethnic minority women's feedback on health services

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    Healthwatch Haringey collected feedback from Roj Women's Association and Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) on GP services and mental health services with a view to improving health services for ethnic minority women.

  47. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. Healthwatch England is running a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

  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.