Healthwatch Haringey

15/09/2026

Local Healthwatch leaders across England gathered in Parliament on Monday 7 September to make the case for retaining and strengthening independent patient and public voice, as proposals in the Health Bill to abolish local Healthwatch make their way through the legislative process.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8ymvt7

14/09/2026

Did you know s*xual health clinics are free and available to everyone, no matter your age, gender, ethnicity or s*xuality?

*xualawarenessweek

This week is Sexual Health Awareness Week.

Did you know s*xual health clinics are free and available to everyone, no matter your age, gender, ethnicity or s*xuality?

You can get tests and treatment for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) and advice about contraception. Some clinics provide additional services too.

Anything you share is kept confidential.

To find your nearest s*xual health clinic, visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/s*xual-health-services/find-a-s*xual-health-clinic/

09/09/2026

Haringey residents can access urgent mental health assessment and support at the new North London NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS), based at Chase Farm Hospital. The 24/7 service offers an alternative to A&E in a calm, safe and therapeutic environment designed for mental health care.

Watch the MHCAS video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVD_aGZzlEk

08/09/2026

Read the Healthwatch England report showcasing how Local Healthwatch continue to make a significant contribution to improving people’s access to health and care services.

The report shows how Local Healthwatch have reduced inequalities, strengthened community-based support and ensured that people’s experiences shape decisions about the services they use. Over the last year Local Healthwatch reached people whose voices might otherwise go unheard, built trusted relationships, provided community insight, supported improvement and helped systems understand and respond to community experiences.

Read and download the report here: https://tinyurl.com/235jrzhn

08/09/2026

Charity ScotsCare - the charity for Scots in London offer free financial, practical, emotional support, including access to psychotherapy to Scottish people and their families living in London. Experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, poor mental health, unemployment and social isolation? Visit their website here: https://scotscare.com/

07/09/2026

Did you know Healthwatch Haringey is managed by Public Voice? Read our Chair's guest blog for New Local where he shares the importance of co-production with residents when designing services, shaping priorities and evaluating success: https://tinyurl.com/3r3zypy5

03/09/2026

The Bladder Anticholinergics: review of risk of dementia is a Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Public Assessment Report on the safety review of the available data on the risk of dementia with the use of bladder anticholinergic medicines. The report is on the government website: https://tinyurl.com/6rzpn6cr

02/09/2026

Hot cars, hot luggage - where you store your medicines matters this summer. As part of the ‘Summer-proof your health’ campaign, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is reminding people that heat and poor storage, at home or while travelling, can affect how well some medicines work: https://tinyurl.com/3p27bjve

01/09/2026

September is Gynae Cancer Awareness Month. We all get pain from time to time but some types of unexplained pain can be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer. Find out more about The Eve Appeal Painfully Aware campaign: https://tinyurl.com/ydnfhk7a

This Gynae Cancer Awareness Month we are getting Painfully Aware.

We all get pain from time to time but some types of unexplained pain can be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer. It’s more likely to be something less serious than cancer, but it’s important to get checked as picking up any gynaecological cancers early can help offer more treatment options and gives the best possible chance of successful treatment.

The types of pain that can be a symptom of a gynaecological cancer are:
• Abdominal or pelvic pain
• Lower back pain
• Periods that are more painful than is normal for you
• Pain during s*x
• Vulval or vaginal pain or discomfort.

Pain is not considered normal and needs to get checked by a doctor when it is so bad it affects your daily life and stops you doing normal activities, if the pain is new and unusual for you, if it severe, or isn’t helped by medication.

If you have been having unexplained pain for three weeks or more it’s important to go and get checked by a doctor.

We know that it can sometimes be difficult to get your pain taken seriously and to get the tests and investigations you need. When speaking to a doctor about your pain, they will want to get a picture of your symptoms, and they will try pick up on any patterns.

Keeping a pain diary can help you and your doctor understand more about your pain, spot any patterns and decide what tests you might need. It will help find out what is causing your pain and the best way to manage it.

Find out more and download our pain diary at:
EveAppeal.org.uk/Pain

01/09/2026

Flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women begin today.
Vaccination is our best defence against the flu virus and can be lifesaving. Don’t risk serious illness this winter – if eligible, take up the offer.

Find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/