1. SugarSmart Haringey

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    SUGAR SMART HARINGEY aims to make it easier for residents of all ages to reduce their sugar consumption and drink more water.

  2. NHS Long Term Plan – Tell us what you would do

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    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.

  3. 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.

  4. Finding a dentist near you

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    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.

  5. 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.

  6. Public Voice and Healthwatch Haringey expand roles in Haringey Advice Partnership

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    The Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) is a project led by Citizens Advice Haringey to ensure that people living in Haringey receive the right kind of information, advice and guidance when they need it.

  7. NHS introduces improvements to dentistry following feedback from patients

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    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.

  8. Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain

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    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.

  9. Healthwatch England responds to BBC investigation on NHS dentistry

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    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.

  10. Measures to improve dental care introduced by NHS

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    Government to pay dentists more for some types of dental work and now requires dentists to update NHS website regularly.

  11. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2022/23

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    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.

  12. NHS announces new process for primary care complaints

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    How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023. From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing.

  13. MPs call for ‘fundamental reform’ of NHS dentistry in report

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    Health and Social Care Committee calls for rapid and timely action to improve access to NHS dentistry.

  14. British Social Attitudes survey reveals dissatisfaction with NHS

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    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.

  15. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  16. Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread.

  17. Living Through Lockdown

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    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.

  18. Aged over 60? Book your Covid-19 vaccine appointment now

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    NHS England invites people who are 60 to 63 years old to have their vaccine

  19. Join your Patient Participation Group - Pick up a leaflet at your GP or Pharmacy

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    We've posted "Join Your Patient Participation Group" leaflets and posters to all Haringey pharmacies and GP practices

  20. Stay well this winter

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    Staying well this winter has never been more important. Cold weather and viruses can make you unwell.

  21. NHS and Haringey Council issue message and updates on Omicron variant

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    Haringey Borough Partnership, which includes the NHS, Haringey Council, Local voluntary and community services released a statement and information on services available to deal with the Omicron variant in Haringey.

  22. Haringey Council asks what you think about your pharmacies

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    Haringey Health and Wellbeing Board is seeking your views to help them develop services in the future.

  23. Haringey Council responds to our Living Through Lockdown Report

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    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.

  24. 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.

  25. NHS to roll out COVID-19 booster jab from September ahead of winter

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    The NHS will be rolling out the newly developed, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine from September.

  26. Self-care pharmacy first scheme extended till March 2023

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    The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from six pharmacies in Haringey.

  27. 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.

  28. Self-care pharmacy first scheme extended till September 2023

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    The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from 15 pharmacies in Haringey.

  29. Healthwatch England publishes research on people's views of local pharmacy services

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    Healthwatch Haringey took part in the national research on the benefits and challenges of pharmacy care.