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Healthwatch Haringey @HWHaringey

Building a local voice in health and social care.

Joined August 2013
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Healthwatch England@HealthwatchE
Jun 15
Too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check. This Men's Health Week, learn what's stopping men from getting the care they need, and what can be done to prevent illness and save more men's lives. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-…
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NHS
@NHSuk
Jun 9
Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need
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People with current or recent experience of waiting for social care in England can take part in an anonymous 1-1 online @YorkUniversity interview (1 hr) to identify ways for improvements in the future. You will receive a £40 shopping voucher for your time: tinyurl.com/mpacrmda
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A report 'Learning Together' has been released by NCEPOD reviewing care quality provided to adults with a learning disability who were admitted to hospital acutely unwell. Visit the website to find out more, download the report, summaries and QI resources tinyurl.com/j49cnp2v
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The @PatientsAssoc has 2 factsheets: Knowing your rights and accessing support as a patient and Getting the most out of your appointments in Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Romanian and Urdu. There's also a report from the 6 focus groups ran for this project: tinyurl.com/3whhsm52

Patient information resources in Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian and Urdu

With funding from GSK and Novartis, we’ve translated two of our factsheets: Knowing your rights and accessing support as a patient and Getting the most out of your appointments into Arabic, Bengali,...

patients-association.org.uk
Patients Association@PatientsAssoc
Jun 9
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You can view the translated resources here: buff.ly/2oQoQiZ
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It’s National Blood Week 🩸 The @NHSuk need more O negative, B negative and Black heritage donors. Could that be you? In just one hour, your @GiveBloodNHS donation could save up to three lives. To book an appointment, visit: blood.co.uk
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NHS England
@NHSEngland
Jun 4
Women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer could benefit from a life-extending drug now available on the NHS. The “breakthrough” therapy will be offered to those whose disease has stopped responding to standard (platinum-based) chemotherapy. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/06/nhs-r…
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STI testing is free & confidential & accessed via local sexual health clinics, university & college medical centres, or self-sampling kits sent by post. Get tested if you've had sex without a condom with a new or casual partner in the last 3 mths, or if a partner tests positive.
UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA
Jun 2
🆕 Our latest STI report lands today with positive signs - diagnoses have fallen 8.3% overall, showing system-wide efforts are making a real difference. It also shows syphilis diagnoses in gay and bisexual men at their lowest since 2016.
Latest STI data from UKHSA shows syphilis cases among gay and bisexual men lowest in decade

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Department of Health and Social Care
@DHSCgovuk
Jun 2
We're expanding research, widening treatment options and tackling inequalities in prostate cancer care. ✅ All eligible Black men will be invited to join a landmark screening trial. ✅ A targeted NHS screening programme will also be rolled out. More: gov.uk/government/news/major…
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Healthwatch Haringey retweeted
NHS
@NHSuk
Jun 1
What is the Single Patient Record? The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it. Swipe through to learn more ⬇️

Learn more

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Volunteers' Week starts on Monday 1 June, recognising UK volunteer contributions. It's a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution our Healthwatch Haringey volunteers make. Visit our website to read more and how to volunteer with us: tinyurl.com/3t4vmxve
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Healthwatch Haringey retweeted
NHS
@NHSuk
May 26
Swipe to see how easy it is to check your risk of type 2 diabetes, with @DiabetesUK. If your risk is high or very high, you can contact your GP – there’s even a template letter to help you. Find out your risk today ⬇️

Diabetes UK risk checker

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Sunbeds can cause skin cancer - yet some businesses let children and teenagers use them illegally. The @DHSCgovuk has launched a consultation on introducing tougher regulations for commercial sunbeds, as part of their National Cancer Plan. Have your say: tinyurl.com/278pbem9
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NHS
@NHSuk
May 22
As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen! Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️

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This week the @PatientsAssoc published its latest Patient Experience report, highlighting how people are experiencing care across the @NHSuk. 807 patients were surveyed in early 2026, sharing their experience over the past 6 mths. Find out what they said: tinyurl.com/nd95mr47
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It’s Dementia Action Week 2026, led by Alzheimer’s Society. Organisations across the UK are coming together to raise awareness, support people affected by dementia, and help make dementia the priority it should be. Find out more: tinyurl.com/598apxz7 #DementiaActionWeek
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NHS
@NHSuk
May 17
Could you have high blood pressure? You may be able to get this checked for free at a pharmacy. High blood pressure can cause serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease. Find your nearest pharmacy who can check your blood pressure: nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmaci…
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Healthwatch Haringey retweeted
NHS
@NHSuk
May 11
If you need urgent help for your mental health, you can call 111 and select the mental health option.   ➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-h…    #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Healthwatch Haringey retweeted
NHS England
@NHSEngland
May 4
Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a 'rapid' immunotherapy jab for over a dozen cancers. Given in just minutes, the new jab will cut treatment time, help patients spend less time in hospital - and boost NHS productivity. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/05/1-min…
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Healthwatch Haringey retweeted
Healthwatch England@HealthwatchE
May 11
This Mental Health Awareness Week, learn the signs of poor mental health, what you can do to take care of your mental health, and where to find extra support if you need it. Visit our website to learn more. #MentalHeallthAwarenessWeek bit.ly/3hcjmUi
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