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North London Partners in Health and Care are currently reviewing the way in which planned operations for bones and joints, such as hip and knee replacements, are delivered.Report -
In January 2018, Healthwatch Enfield engaged with more than 600 individuals attending the Accident and Emergency department at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust to build an understanding of routes to A&E.Report -
Read about the findings from our review of Insight Platform, the drug and alcohol support service for families and young people in Haringey.Advice and Information -
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.Report -
In January 2015 Healthwatch Haringey produced a report on GP surgeries in Haringey which highlighted areas of strength and areas for improvement.News -
NHS England has unveiled plans for an overhaul of the A&E target alongside changes to waiting times for cancer, mental health and planned operations.News -
The CCG has now published a ‘You said we did’ update on what they have done/plan to do to improve local health services in response to the feedback they received.Advice and Information -
Making a complaint is one way that helps organisations to learn lessons from their mistakes and to prevent them from happening to anyone else.News -
Research by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that many people have had concerns about their care, but never raised them. Over half of the people asked said they regretted not doing so.News -
With helpful support from Healthwatch, Haringey CCG is changing its sign language provider to LanguageLine.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.News -
In June, a group of seven of our volunteers visited the North Mid Hospital to look at how easy it is for patients to find their way around.News -
North Middlesex Hospital are looking for patients to become Patient Partners and support staff to help improve care at the hospital.News -
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.News -
Between April to June 2019, Healthwatch England heard over 17,000 people's experiences of using health and social care.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.News -
With over 30,000 Turkish and Kurdish residents living across the two boroughs, Haringey and Enfield Councils want to better understand the communities’ current participation in physical activity and sport.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 -
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.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 -
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 -
If you are worried about any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing that could be cancer, please contact your GP.Advice and Information -
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 -
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.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 -
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 -
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 -
With the Covid-19 infection rate increasing, it is vital that Urgent and Emergency Departments, like A&E, do not become overwhelmed and overcrowded.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 -
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.Advice and Information -
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.News -
Whittington Health NHS Trust brings in temporary changes to keep urgent and emergency services running.News -
Help us to understand more about why local people may or may not take up flu or coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.Advice and Information -
To respond to digital exclusion in Haringey we are working with North Central London Clincal Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) to support Haringey patients to access digital health and care services online.
