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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.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.Advice and Information -
Information to help you make a complaint about children's social care services.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.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.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 -
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosisReport -
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.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.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.News -
What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?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.News -
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.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.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.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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
A recent joint SEND inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted found significant areas of weakness in the local area's practice.Report -
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.News -
On 10 November 2021, Healthwatch Haringey hosted a special meeting to get feedback from parents and carers following a recent inspection.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 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.News -
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.Advice and Information -
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.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.Report -
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.Advice and Information -
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
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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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Start Well Case For Change report identifies opportunities for improvement in maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services following extensive consultation.
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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.Advice and Information -
Information from North Central London Integtrated Care Board (NCL ICB) on how to look after yourself this winter.News -
People are being urged to wear face masks in public if they are unwell and keep ill children off school, to help protect whole communities from COVID-19 and flu.News -
Healthwatch Haringey has joined with other local Healthwatch in North Central London (Enfield, Barnet, Camden and Islington) to deliver free blood pressure checks in our local communities.Advice and Information -
Healthwatch Haringey, the NHS, Haringey GP Federation, Haringey Council and Haringey Welcome have teamed up with Doctors of the World and community and voluntary sector organisations to encourage Haringey residents to register with a GP, even if they don't have ID.Advice and Information -
Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) has been supporting residents in Haringey with various aspects of the cost of living in recent months.News -
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?Advice and Information -
Ramadan in 2023 will run from on or around Wednesday 22 March for 29 or 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide.Advice and Information -
HAP has been engaging with residents through drop-in sessions at various food banks, libraries, sport centres and other venues.News -
Haringey Council’s current Safeguarding Adults Strategy came to an end in 2022 and the Council is now consulting on a new plan for the next 5 years.News -
Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers have been actively engaging with the local community to identify individuals who may have high blood pressure yet remain unaware of their condition.News -
North Central London Experts by Experience (E by E) Board is looking for new members
