Access to health and social care services for the Latin American community in Haringey
Published : May 7, 2026
This report from our Healthwatch Haringey team discusses and delves into the experiences of the Latin American (LATAM) community in Haringey when accessing health and social care services.
It is their intention that the findings of this research will help to inform commissioners of health and social care services in Haringey and the UK more broadly about the key challenges faced by the Latin American community when accessing services.
The key insights of this project are:
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The prominence of the Latin American community in Haringey.
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The barriers Latin Americans in Haringey face when accessing health and social care services.
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Key differences between services in the UK and other countries partcipants have lived in.
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Exploring the health Inequalities Latin Americans in Haringey face.
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The hidden mental health struggles of Latin Americans in Haringey, and the holistic support that would improve wellbeing.
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Significant improvements are required to make services more inclusive and accessible to the Latin American community in Haringey.