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Healthwatch Haringey, the NHS, Haringey GP Federation, Haringey Council and Haringey Welcome have teamed up with Doctors of the World and community and voluntary sector organisations to encourage Haringey residents to register with a GP, even if they don't have ID.News -
In early January, NHS England invited around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences.News -
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. It can be serious if it's not spotted early on because it could get bigger and eventually burst (rupture).Advice and Information -
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.Blog -
Healthwatch England found one in five people had 'bounced back' to their GP after seeking a referral for specialist care.Advice and Information -
HAP has been engaging with residents through drop-in sessions at various food banks, libraries, sport centres and other venues.Advice and Information -
The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from 15 pharmacies in Haringey.Report -
Healthwatch Haringey research finds people from migrant communities and those affected by homelessness face multiple barriers to access to a GP in Haringey.News -
Healthwatch Haringey public event hears about hurdles faced by vulnerable communities in registering with a GP.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.Advice and Information -
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.
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Prostate Cancer Research run a patient platform called the infopool for people affected by prostate cancer.News -
Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers have been actively engaging with the local community to identify individuals who may have high blood pressure yet remain unaware of their condition.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.News -
There was a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments.
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Health and Social Care Committee calls for rapid and timely action to improve access to NHS dentistry.News -
North Middlesex Hospital are looking for patients to become Patient Partners and support staff to help improve care at the hospital.News -
Have you recently had eye surgery or are you going through the process now? The NHS in North Central London is seeking feedback on proposed changes to where some patients have planned eye surgery.News -
London Ambulance Service has published its strategy for 2023-2028. We asked Haringey residents what they thought about the service and how it should change.News -
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board would like your help to shape and influence how community eye services will be delivered across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.Advice and Information -
The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.News -
Whittington Health NHS Trust are developing plans for a new ‘Integrated Health Hub’ in Wood Green, offering a range of joined-up services to provide better access to care and support for Haringey residents. Tell us what you think...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.News -
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.Advice and Information -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.News -
We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services in Haringey and more widely across EnglandNews -
Are you a patient at St Ann's Road GP surgery? You are invited to comment on the service as part of a contract review and potential change of control.News -
The Haringey GPs were rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in November 2023.News -
The North Central London Data Access Group (NCL DAGr) has been established to review and approve or decline applications to use health and care data shared by NCL GPs, NHS Trusts and Local Authorities.News -
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a consultation on the regulation of Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates. Patients are urged to respond.Report -
This report summarises the community feedback from workshops carried out by Healthwatch Haringey on behalf of Whittington Health NHS Trust. The new Integrated Health Hub was due to open in Wood Green, Haringey in 2025. Unfortunately the Hub has now been cancelled.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.News -
The NHS will decide to extend or reprocure the contract at a meeting of the Primary Care Committee on 21 May 2024. The delayed decision is due to the pre-election period.News -
Although the former owner signalled its intention to sell its business last year, it did not wait for permission from the NHS, but went ahead and sold to HCRG in December 2023, notifying North Central London Integrated Care Board of the sale three months later.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 -
Contract termination was one of three options open to the NHS at the Primary Care Committee in September 2024.News -
Satisfaction rates were particularly weak on booking an appointment by phone and being offered a choice of date and time.
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Healthwatch England commissioned a poll of 1,914 adults living in England. They also spoke with local Healthwatch services, including Healthwatch Haringey.News -
Patient representatives in the Haringey Patient Participation Group (PPG) Network joined Healthwatch Haringey to request NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) improves clarity over Physician Associates (PAs)Advice and Information -
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.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 -
The Government has launched a public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS.Advice and Information -
Following several years of closer working between North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and the Royal Free London group, the two trusts are coming together as one organisation.News -
The review will look at the remit of six key organisations including Healthwatch.
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
