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On Monday 7 July 2025, Sharon Grant, former Public Voice and Healthwatch Haringey Chair, had a letter published in The Guardian where she provided opinion on the recent news that Healthwatch England will be abolished as part of the Government's 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS. 

This achievement reflects their dedication to delivering high-quality services on behalf of Croydon residents

The May meeting of the VCS Forum, organised by @HaringeyCollab, focused on digital inclusion and technology, highlighting the importance of equitable access to digital tools and skills.

Over the past weekend (28/29 June), media coverage in the BBC and other outlets announced a number of health-related agencies are being closed down – including Healthwatch. These proposals come from the yet-to-be-published Dash Review, and form part of the government’s wider 10-Year Health Plan.

The annual Age Without Limits Day is a moment for us all to come together and take action to end ageism.

Councillor Ahmed Mahbub, the new Mayor of Haringey, was in attendance.

Public Voice have been successful in their to deliver the Healthwatch service for Barnet, following a robust procurement process earlier this year.

The event set out the collective vision for the north London borough over the next decade.

The Haringey Advice Partnership has been working with other local organisations to deliver this new series of events.

A grant from the Motability Foundation will fund a pilot led by Community Transport Waltham Forest, with Public Voice playing a key role in the co-design of community transport services.