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. People regret not raising concerns about their care

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    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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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. 

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    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.

  24. NHS wants to hear your experiences of Maternity and Neonatal care

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    North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is talking to people aged 35+ to hear their experiences of NHS Maternity and Neonatal care.

  25. Can you share your experiences of pregnancy, maternity and birth?

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    The NHS is looking for feedback on pregnancy and maternity services from Haringey residents who have given birth within the last five years.

  26. NHS advice in advance of strike action by junior doctors

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    Junior doctors in the BMA union are striking from 13 July to 18 July 2023.

  27. Start Well public consultation on changes to NHS maternity services

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    North Central London Integrated Care Board and NHS England (London) Specialised Commissioning are consulting on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services in North Central London.

  28. Pregnancy, maternity and birth: Experiences of care in Haringey’s seldom heard communities

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    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.