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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.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 -
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 -
North London Central Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) and Healthwatch invite deaf users of sign language to attend an information session on Covid-19 vaccinationAdvice 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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North London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) and Recovery College, have organised a series of weekly webinars to help those recovering from COVID-19.Advice and Information -
A series of pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics will be taking place across Haringey over the coming weeks.Advice 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.News -
We've posted "Join Your Patient Participation Group" leaflets and posters to all Haringey pharmacies and GP practicesNews -
NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services.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.Report -
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.News -
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.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.News -
A formal announcement from NHS Digital puts an end to the 1 September deadline and clarifies that GP patient data collection will only now begin when strict new criteria have been met.Report -
Healthwatch Haringey hosted an online PPG Conference on Saturday 19 June 2021 from 11am to 2pm, comprising opening and closing sessions, a keynote speaker, and three workshops.Report -
From August 2020 to August 2021 Healthwatch Haringey ran a support programme for Patient Participation Groups. This report will be useful to anyone working in patient engagement or joining, starting up or running a PPG.Advice and Information -
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 -
The COVID-19 pandemic means that GP practices in Haringey are busier than ever, with many providing 15-30% more appointments than before the pandemic. Find out more about GP access this Winter.Advice and Information -
Staying well this winter has never been more important. Cold weather and viruses can make you unwell.News -
Dr Will Maimaris explains how vaccines can protect you against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 with subtitles in Bulgarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish and Turkish.Advice and Information -
Public Voice, Healthwatch Haringey, Bridge Renewal Trust and Mind in Haringey have joined up to offer support on how to look after your mental health.News -
Move4You with Tottenham Hotspur's Foundation offers a 12-session guided physical activity programme across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington to anyone over 18 who has had a cancer diagnosis in the last 5 years.News -
On 9 December 2021 Healthwatch Haringey and network members convened at the North Central London (NCL CCG) Engagement Network to discuss two plans impacting Haringey patients.Advice and Information -
Mind in Haringey have teamed up with Clarendon Recovery College and Barnet Enfield Haringey Mental Health Trust to create Safe Haven: a mental health crisis support line, open 7 days a week, 5pm-8pm.News -
Between November 2021 and January 2022, Healthwatch Haringey completed a stocktake of all 40 GP practices in Haringey, reviewing their phone lines/systems and websites.News -
A group of prominent health and community leaders have made a joint pledge, in an effort to increase the take up vaccinations across their black communities.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.News -
The Department of Health and Social Care, together with NHS England and NHS Improvement, have launched a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign.Report -
Between November 2021 and January 2022, Healthwatch Haringey completed a stocktake of all 40 GP practices in Haringey, reviewing their phone lines/systems and websites.News -
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.Advice and Information -
Social Prescribing was introduced into the NHS in 2019 to support those with long-term health conditions to find extra support and guidance outside of NHS services.Report -
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.Advice and Information -
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.News -
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.News -
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.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.Advice and Information -
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.Advice and Information -
The NHS will be rolling out the newly developed, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine from September.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 -
Haringey Advice partnership, HAP, is set to relaunch its services at the beginning of October with our partners Vibrance and Citizens Advice.News -
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.Advice and Information -
The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from six pharmacies in Haringey.News -
Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers will be at a range of local community meetings and events offering free blood pressure checks.News -
North Central London CCG are seeking a patient with type 2 diabetes to join a North Central London Service Implementation Steering Group to help guide the implementation of a new diabetes service for adults with type 2 diabetes.Advice and Information -
GPs are changing the way they offer appointments in the evenings and at weekends.News -
Government to pay dentists more for some types of dental work and now requires dentists to update NHS website regularly.
