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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.News -
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is looking for nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other staff.
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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.
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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.News -
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.News -
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.Blog -
Healthwatch England found one in five people had 'bounced back' to their GP after seeking a referral for specialist care.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.Report -
This year we continued to chart the challenges for many people in accessing health and social care and we focussed on the importance of research in understanding the unmet needs of patients.News -
Prison leavers and people experiencing homelessness are just some of the groups who are regularly experiencing issues accessing GP and healthcare services according to new Nacro research.Advice and Information -
Junior doctors in the BMA union are striking from 13 July to 18 July 2023.Report -
Young people were heavily impacted by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns from 2020 to 2022, experiencing disruption to schooling and education and uncertainty over exams and results. We explored these issues by looking at the impact of COVID-19 and lockdowns on the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Haringey. During 2022 we followed up our first report, which was based solely on online surveys, with qualitative research.Advice and Information -
Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.
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Your opportunity to help shape health services for older people experiencing 'mild frailty' in the west of Haringey.News -
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) hopes that by planning care together with patients, they will build the confidence to manage their health successfully, reduce their risk of being admitted to hospital, and improving quality of life.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, and face to face sessions at two Haringey locations.News -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes survey (BSA) published by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.Report -
As Haringey previously had one of the highest stillbirth rates in England, North Central London NHS asked Healthwatch Haringey to look into inequalities in health and care provision.News -
North Central London Experts by Experience (E by E) Board is looking for new membersNews -
Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) has been supporting vulnerable residents with a variety of needs, from general information, advice and guidance to more complex cases.News -
Over four years after the start of the first wave of COVID-19, around two million people in Britain still have Long COVIDNews -
The government is planning changes to the fit note system that could mean people being sent to health and work advisers rather than going to their own GP, when they’re seeking time off work for ill health.Report -
This year we continued to chart the challenges for many people in accessing health and social care and we focussed on the importance of research in understanding the unmet needs of patients.Blog -
Paul Addae, the Healthwatch Haringey Manager, was invited to attend and speak at the event which was held at the Northumberland Park Resource Centre on 19 September.News -
Healthwatch England issues a response to the Care Quality Commission's assessment of the state of health and social care in England.News -
The review will look at the remit of six key organisations including Healthwatch.
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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.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.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 diagnosisNews -
What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?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.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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Working in partnership with Haringey Council, Mobilise will provide residents in Haringey who are caring for someone access to online support.News -
According to estimates by Healthwatch England, up to 1.5 million working-age disabled people in England could need social care support but are not accessing it.
