Healthwatch Haringey

Today marks the start of #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth and we need your help! Share this post to raise vital awareness. 📢 Nine in 10 people survive bowel cancer when diagnosed at the earliest stages. That's why we’re asking you to help share life-saving awareness about the disease. To get involved go to bit.ly/4su22JK

Strike action starts from 7am Tuesday 7 April and runs until 7am Monday 13 April. 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.

Make sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services. If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or calling.

Testicular cancer usually only affects one testicle, but it can affect both. It’s most common in men aged 15 to 49. Know what is normal for you. This #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth, check your testicles for any changes in the size, look or feel.

🏘️ We're bringing the NHS closer to home and making it work around the lives of patients. The first 27 Neighbourhood Health Centres will be one-stop shops for care in ordinary, hard-working communities. Part of our 10 Year Health Plan. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team. #AskYourPharmacist

April is bowel cancer awareness month - if you've got the symptoms, ask your GP for an at-home test to rule out anything serious. See Bowel Cancer UK for more information: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

Thurs 26 March is Social Prescribing Day. Our @publicvoiceuk Social Prescribing Link Workers have an event on at Chitts Hill allotment 10am-12pm for @haringeycouncil residents to hear about their work in the community and support available. Find out more: tinyurl.com/6483xntp

Kent meningitis outbreak latest - eligibility for the MenB vaccine has been expanded. Keep up with the outbreak on our blog post. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/men…

The King’s Fund shared its “The Future of Patient Voice; Learning from the Healthwatch Model” report this week, highlighting the importance of independent patient voice in health and social care. Find out more and download the report on our website here: tinyurl.com/mt3u5m8u

It's Neurodiversity Week. Visit our website for more information and to see the series of events taking place this week to celebrate and promote understanding of neurodiversity that you can join online. tinyurl.com/vkx9w3ua

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Safe Surgeries e-Learning course modules can help GP practice staff become a Safe Surgery, improving access for everyone in your local community. Create an account to access the course. If you are not part of the network join via the following link: forms.office.com/r/CMLDsBz4h0

The @nclcancer Alliance are looking into AI to help find people who may be at higher risk of cancer before symptoms develop. Take part in the online focus group on 24 March and share your views:

The Same day and urgent care priority setting partnership team are inviting people with experience of same day urgent care to take part in a survey. They want to hear what you think are the most important research questions for future workforce research. uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0B…

NHS Talking Therapies provide practical skills and techniques to overcome a range of mental health conditions and phobias. @haringeycouncil residents struggling can be referred by their GP or refer themselves for free NHS Talking Therapies treatment. Visit: nhs.uk/talk

Hepatitis C often shows no signs until serious damage is done. It can be treated, so testing is key to help you help reduce your risk. 🔗 hepctest.nhs.uk

Share your views online or in person on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to @NhsWatford, managed by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Deadline: Sunday 29 March 2026 mvccreview.nhs.uk

Share your experiences with NHS services over the last 6 months in the @PatientsAssoc short 10 min Patient experience survey. What do you think is working well, what isn't, and what needs to change? Your NHS services experiences matter. Complete the survey tinyurl.com/38trx9ed

Pharmacies can offer clinical advice and over the counter medication for minor illnesses. They work with other healthcare professionals to get you the best care and will let you know if you need to see another service, such as your GP or go to hospital - bit.ly/3JaANCR