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The next group starts on Tuesday 13th July 2026. This is a 5 week group whereby sessions will be on Monday evenings from 17.30pm-19.30pm. These sessions will be conducted on MS Teams.

Published on 26th May 2026

Changes to Our Online Consultation System

From 20 May 2026, Tottenham Health Centre will be moving from Accurx online forms to eConsult as our new online consultation system.

eConsult will allow patients to contact the practice online for:
- medical advice and assessment
- administrative requests
- fit notes and medication queries
- directing patients to the most appropriate clinician or service
 
Please see the link below for more information:
 


Over the coming weeks we will increasingly encourage patients to submit requests online where appropriate, helping us improve access and ensure requests are managed as efficiently and safely as possible.

Patients who are unable to use online services can still contact the practice by telephone, and our reception team will continue to support patients who need assistance.

Further information about these changes will be shared shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you changing from Accurx to eConsult?
We are introducing eConsult to provide a more structured online consultation system and to help ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service as quickly as possible.

Can I still telephone the practice?
Yes. Patients who are unable to use online services can still contact the practice by telephone.

Do I need to use eConsult for all requests?
We will increasingly encourage patients to contact us online where appropriate. Further information about how requests will be managed will be shared shortly.

What types of problems can I use eConsult for?
You can use eConsult for many medical and administrative requests, including symptoms, medication queries, sick notes, test result queries and general advice.

What if I cannot use online forms?
Our reception team will continue to support patients who are unable to access online services.

Is eConsult secure?
Yes. eConsult is a secure NHS-approved online consultation platform used by GP practices across the UK.

Published on 15th May 2026

Multi-Agency Care and Co-ordination Team (MACCT)

Tottenham Health Centre will be working with the Haringey Multi-Agency Care and Co-ordination Team (MACCT) over the next few weeks.

Haringey MACCT are a multi-disciplinary team of community matrons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and mental health nurses who try to help patients improve their home lives and avoid admission to hospitals.

https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=36180

As part of their work with us, they will be calling some of our patients to offer them an assessment. We hope that patients who are contacted will find MACCT helpful but please be aware there is no obligation to agree to an assessment if you do not wish to.

Please refer to the link above or contact Reception if you have any questions.


Published on 6th Mar 2026

Measles Outbreak in Haringey and Enfield

There is currently a measles outbreak in our local area. More than 60 children have been infected so far, and sadly, around 1 in 5 have required hospital admission. Most cases have occurred in children who were not vaccinated.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. There is no specific treatment, which makes prevention through vaccination especially important.

MMRV Vaccine Protection

All children are routinely offered immunisation against measles through the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella).

From 1st January 2026, this vaccine also protects against chickenpox (varicella) and is now given as the MMRV vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella).

The MMR and MMRV vaccines:

  • Provide strong protection for your child
  • Help protect vulnerable members of the community
  • Protect approximately 99% of children against measles after two doses

The MMR/MMRV vaccine does NOT cause autism. There is no scientific evidence of any link.

When Does Protection Start?

Immunity begins to develop within 10–14 days after vaccination.

Even if your child has recently been exposed to measles, vaccination can still reduce the severity of symptoms.

Possible Complications of Measles

While many children recover, measles can lead to serious complications. These may include:

  • Pneumonia
  • Meningitis
  • Blindness
  • Deafness
  • Seizures

Complications can be severe and potentially deadly.

Measles in Pregnancy

Measles infection during pregnancy can lead to:

  • Miscarriage
  • Stillbirth
  • Premature birth
  • Low birthweight

What To Do

If your child has not received their MMR/MMRV vaccination, please contact the practice and we will arrange an appointment as soon as possible.

 

Further Information

For more information about vaccine safety, please see:

MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox) vaccine - NHS

Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself - NHS

MMRV questions and answers | North Central London Integrated Care System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AWjToUJs8

 

Please see the following links for translated information on the vaccine.

MMRV vaccination for parents - Turkish

MMRV vaccination for parents - Bulgarian

MMRV vaccination for parents - Somali

MMRV vaccination for parents - Romanian

MMRV vaccination for parents - Polish

MMRV vaccination for parents - Arabic


Published on 19th Feb 2026

Prescribing Weight Loss Injections

“Wegovy®️ and Mounjaro®️ Update
 
Patients may be aware that there has been significant media coverage around the prescribing of weight-loss injections such as Wegovy®️ (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro®️ (Tirzepatide) via NHS GP practices. These medicines are in a group of medicines called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists.
 
Whilst NHS England has confirmed these medicines will be available for eligible patients via the NHS, local processes and pathways have not yet been agreed and therefore our local North Central London (NCL) Medicines Management team has advised us not to prescribe these medicines until a formal pathway has been agreed. Once prescribing of these medicines begins, there is likely to be several criteria for eligibility (not just BMI).
 
Due to the significant demand and limited capacity available, the NCL Integrated Care Board (ICB) expects there to be several stages of prioritisation within cohorts of patients, including those deemed eligible to be able to first access the weight loss medication as part of a package of care along with education and lifestyle advice.
 
We ask patients not to contact the practice about these medicines in the meantime, as eligible patients will be contacted directly once the pathway is finalised.
 
Further information about weight loss treatment is available via the NHS website. 
 
Further patient updates can be found on the NCL ICS website.”

Published on 20th Nov 2025

Seasonal Flu 2025/2026 Vaccine

We are now booking patients for the seasonal flu vaccine,please call us on 02084931630 to book an appointment 

 

For more information about flu vaccination please visit Flu vaccine


Published on 2nd Oct 2024

Pharmacy first scheme

 

From 01/02/24 you no longer need a GP appointment and can get prescribed antibiotics medication directly from a pharmacist for the following conditons. For a referral for the pharmacy first scheme please call us on 02084931630.

Clinical pathway

Age range

Acute Otitis Media

1 to 17 years

Impetigo

1 year and over

Infected insect bites

1 year and over

Shingles       

18 years and over

Sinusitis

12 years and over

Sore throat

5 years and over

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Women 16-64 years

 


Published on 2nd Oct 2024

RSV Vaccine

We are now booking patients for the RSV vaccine, please call us on 02084931630 to book an appointment 

 

For more information about the RSV Vaccine please visit RSV Vaccine


Published on 2nd Oct 2024

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