1. Worried about cancer symptoms?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are worried about any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing that could be cancer, please contact your GP.

  2. Local Cancer Alliance urges patients to get early diagnosis and timely treatment

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    Early diagnosis and timely treatment for cancer are still vital even through the COVID-19 pandemic says the North Central London Cancer Alliance

  3. Haringey care homes in the time of COVID-19

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    We surveyed Haringey care home managers and asked how care homes are coping with Covid-19. Do they feel supported and can they access the basics they need to provide a good quality of care?

  4. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    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.

  5. Survey reveals progress at North Middlesex University Hospital, but some services still need improvement

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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.

  6. Whittington Hospital - Restarting services

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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.

  7. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2019/20

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    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.

  8. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    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.

  9. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?

  10. Temporary changes to children and young people’s NHS services across north central London

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    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.

  11. Covid-19 prompts changes to Urgent and Emergency Care in London

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    With the Covid-19 infection rate increasing, it is vital that Urgent and Emergency Departments, like A&E, do not become overwhelmed and overcrowded.

  12. Healthwatch England finds hospital discharge must be improved to manage Covid-19 second peak

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    New report with the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

  13. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    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.

  14. Whittington Hospital announces temporary service changes to deal with Covid-19

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust brings in temporary changes to keep urgent and emergency services running.

  15. Would you get vaccinated, Yes or No?

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    Help us to understand more about why local people may or may not take up flu or coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.

  16. COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  17. COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Myth Busting

    Advice and Information -

    With information from Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, Chair of the Health Research Authority (the NHS research ethics regulator), we explain how things moved so quickly and why the vaccine is safe.

  18. Location changes to Whittington Health's child and adult services in Haringey

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust have launched a consultation on the location of several health services in Haringey.

  19. A cough for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer. Just contact your GP practice

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement, together with Public Health England, are launching the ‘Help Us, Help You’ lung cancer campaign.

  20. North Central London CCG launches review of fertility policy

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    The NHS is creating a fertility policy for all the boroughs in North Central London, including Haringey. North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) is seeking your views.

  21. Don't ignore your symptoms - it could be cancer

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    Do you have unexplained pain, a lump, weight-loss, a persistent cough or blood in your poo, pee or spit? If so, don’t ignore it.

  22. North Middlesex University Hospital - High Intensity A&E Users Study

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    North Middlesex University Hospital were keen to explore a social prescribing intervention approach to work with individuals who are very frequent visitors to A&E departments to successfully modify their behaviour. Our brief study explores this.

  23. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  24. Public consultation on NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport – Share your views

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement will be running four workshops as part of its public consultation on updated eligibility criteria for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS).

  25. Survey launched on new Community Diagnostics Centre for Wood Green

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    The new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC), opening in summer 2022, will be located in Wood Green Shopping Centre. It will offer x-ray, ultrasound, ophthalmology services and blood tests to local people.

  26. Changes to North Central London patient transport services

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    The NHS in North Central London will return to using the standard pre-pandemic national eligibility criteria for Non-emergency Patient Transport. This change particularly affects those identified as clinically extremely vulnerable.

  27. Next stage of consultation on draft fertility policy

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    Following consultation on a single fertility policy for Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington, North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) is seeking views on a new draft.

  28. Whittington Health proposes moving services to Wood Green - Consultation

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    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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  35. 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.

  36. 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. 

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  40. 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.

  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 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.

  43. Haringey Advice Partnership near you

    Advice and Information -

    Public Voice staff are out and about in Haringey doing regular drop-in sessions for local people seeking advice.

  44. Tell us what you think of London Ambulance Service

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    We are seeking feedback on any aspect of the ambulance service that is important to you. 

  45. 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.

  46. Stay well this winter - Information and services for Haringey residents

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    Information from North Central London Integtrated Care Board (NCL ICB) on how to look after yourself this winter.

  47. UK Health Security Agency issues new year advice on face masks and vaccinations

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    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.

  48. An update on Healthwatch Haringey’s blood pressure project

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    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.

  49. Make sure you take up your cervical screening invitation

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    Two women die every day from cervical cancer in England, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers and getting your screening can help stop it before it starts.

  50. Volunteer role for person with lived experience sought by NHS

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    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?