Healthwatch Haringey

04/03/2026

NHS Talking Therapies provide practical skills and techniques to overcome a range of mental health conditions and phobias.

If you are a Haringey Council resident struggling you can be referred by your GP or refer yourself for free NHS Talking Therapies treatment. Visit: http://www.nhs.uk/talk

24/02/2026

You are invited to share your views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General Hospital, managed by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

There will be both online and in-person opportunities to take part. The deadline to complete the online consultation is Sunday 29 March 2026. Have your say: https://mvccreview.nhs.uk/

24/02/2026

Share your experiences with NHS services over the last 6 months in The Patients Association Patient experience survey. It will take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

What do you think is working well, what isn't, and what needs to change? Your NHS services experiences matter. Complete the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/38trx9ed

20/02/2026

We have published our report 'Ageing Well in Haringey' that looks at resident awareness of and participation in healthy ageing initiatives, with people’s views on what support they want and need. Find out more what people told us and download the report on our website: https://tinyurl.com/6exh9y3t

20/02/2026

Realising your child experiences the world differently can take some adjustment, but many families have been here too. You’re not on your own. North Central London ICS has launched Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child, a practical guide created with parent carer forums and trusted charities. It covers early help, the diagnostic pathway, education support, daily routines, sensory needs and emotional wellbeing, with links to further resources.
Download the resource here: https://tinyurl.com/wa382scf

19/02/2026

London has seen an outbreak of measles. Although there have been no known cases in Barnet (to date) there have been in our neighbouring borough of Enfield.

It's never too late to catch up with your MMR vaccination, so if you missed it as a child please contact your GP to arrange an appointment.

GP practices also offer children a combined MMRV vaccine at 12 months and 18 months of age in the UK. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox in one jab.
Find out more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/nhzna6sm

16/02/2026

Public Voice runs and manages Healthwatch Haringey. Find out more about their impact and the difference they make...

Our Impact Report highlights how resident voice, co-production and community partnerships are improving services and reducing inequality.

In a period marked by uncertainty and rising demand, we have stayed focused on what matters most – amplifying communities, prioritising collaboration and improving services through co-production, creativity and care.

Working alongside commissioners and community partners, we have supported meaningful improvements through a number of different workstreams. Our report shows how Public Voice translates community insight into evidence that drives measurable improvement.

Read it here: https://publicvoice.uk/home/our-impact/

11/02/2026

Have you taken part in research? National Institute for Health and Care Research is inviting people to assess funding applications for health and social care research. Your insights and lived experiences can help shape research that matters to you and improve services. Deadline is 27 Feb: https://tinyurl.com/y5vbtnhz

10/02/2026

On World Cancer Day (9 Feb) Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC launched the National Cancer Plan, the most ambitious plan on cancer in a generation - developed in partnership with charities, clinicians, and patients.

By 2035, every cancer patient will receive a personalised cancer plan, plus an end-of-treatment summary with guidance on warning signs, who to contact with concerns, and where to access ongoing support. You can find out more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/3yn9u2d9

09/02/2026

This week is .

Testing helps you find out if you have HIV – it's free on the NHS and easier than ever.

Effective treatment means people with HIV can live long, healthy lives and can't pass it on.

For more information, support and to find out where to get tested. https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/HIVfacts

09/02/2026

This week is

Not everybody gets symptoms, so if you are sexually active, it is important to get tested for STIs and HIV, even if you feel fine.

Find information, resources, and support on sexual health, testing and screening. https://tinyurl.com/485w4rwu

05/02/2026

NICE is looking for people to take part in a survey to share views on using online platforms to support rehabilitation before and after having a hip and/or knee replacement. Deadline is Sunday 8 February 2026 to share your views. Find the survey here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/92a19c18-a98a-4418-812e-c8ba47f07f01