Haringey Liberal Democrats have uncovered huge dissatisfaction with health services by residents living in the west of Haringey. The results show more than one in three residents saying they are ‘unhappy’ or ‘very unhappy’ with NHS services, with problems finding NHS doctors and dentists in the area one of their major concern.

The figures were obtained from responses to questions in the Lib Dems’ annual residents’ survey that was sent out earlier this year.

The statistics showed a worrying disillusionment with the NHS with only 16% happy with the service it provides. Additionally more than one in ten residents say they have encountered problems finding an NHS doctor. This backups up figures revealed by Lib Dem MP Paul Burstow earlier this year that one in three GPs in London is unable to take on any new patients.

Coupled with results produced in June showing nearly four in ten residents had trouble finding an NHS dentist, the Lib Dems say that the evidence suggests that the health service in Haringey continues to face severe problems.

Lib Dem Health spokesperson and group leader, Cllr Neil Williams (Highgate) says that the numbers support the concerns that have been raised by residents with their Liberal Democrat councillors.

Cllr Williams comments: “Far too many residents are not able to get an NHS doctor or dentist. My biggest worry is that this is resulting in people failing to get early medical help, which is often the key to good medical help.”