1. Speak up and help improve services in Northamptonshire

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    We all love the NHS, but let’s make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020

  2. Neighbouring Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP)

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    If you live near the borders of the county you might be affected by Sustainability and Transformation Plans of neighbouring regions.

  3. What would to do to improve local health services? #WhatWouldYouDo

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    With growing pressure on the NHS – people living longer, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.

  4. Northamptonshire Health, Care and Wellbeing Plan

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    Join the conversation and have your say

  5. CQC’s new strategy for engaging with the public up to 2021

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    Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a new strategy for how they will engage with the public to help make them a strong, independent regulator that is always on the side of people using care services.

  6. Quick poll results - Two-thirds of you told us you use libraries at least every two weeks

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    Our November/December quick poll asked you about how you use libraries. Thank you to the 70 people who took part!

  7. Support for elderly people and families at risk as Council struggles to contain financial pressures

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    The annual meeting of Healthwatch Northamptonshire, held on Thursday 19 July, heard from Healthwatch Chair Dr David N Jones about the very serious situation facing the county council with grave implications for adult and children’s services.

  8. Thank you: Nearly 300 people told Healthwatch Northamptonshire what they think would make health and care better

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    Local people shared their views about how they want local health and care services to improve.

  9. Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s support for health and care services and the people using them during the pandemic

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    As a statutory body, Healthwatch has the role of working with others to both help communities have clear and accurate information and advice and safeguard the rights and wellbeing of people who use health and social care services.

  10. Share your experience of health and social care services during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can help services better help you

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    During the current crisis, it is really important that we hear about your good and bad experiences of health and social care.

  11. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience.

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  12. Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair Stands Down After More Than 10 Years in Global Leadership Role

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair, Dr David N Jones, is standing down from his global leadership role as Coordinator of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development after more than a decade in the global team.

  13. Healthwatch Northamptonshire response to Corby Urgent Care Centre judicial review ruling

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire is pleased to hear that the Judicial Review brought against Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) by the residents of Corby has been upheld.

  14. Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Corby Clinical Commissioning Group reopen discussions about the future of Corby Urgent Care Centre

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    The Chairs of Corby CCG and Healthwatch Northamptonshire and the Chief Executives have met to review the outcome of the recent Judicial Review of Corby Urgent Care Centre.

  15. Access to NHS Dental Services during the Christmas and New Year period

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    Tiered restrictions in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may differ according to where someone lives. Dental practices will continue to provide services over the Christmas and New Year period although opening hours for practices may vary.

  16. Residents in Northamptonshire are officially told to ‘Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives’

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    The national lockdown restrictions are now in place until further review.

  17. NHS 111 First - We would like to hear your views and feedback!

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    Have you heard of or used the new NHS 111 First service? Please tell us about your views and experiences.

  18. Gluten Free Food Supply in Northamptonshire

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    Your feedback is sought by NHS England and Improvement about the prescribing of gluten free food by pharmacies in Northamptonshire.

  19. Step 2 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom came into effect Monday

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    From Monday 12 April, residents of Northamptonshire and across England will take Step 2 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown.

  20. Step 3 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom comes into effect as of 17 May

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    As of 17 May, residents of Northamptonshire and across England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed.

  21. Key messages from Northamptonshire's Vaccine rollout

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    Drop-in sessions at the Moulton Park Vaccination Centre have now been extended from ‘evenings only’ to ‘all day’

  22. Tell us about your experiences with the Corby Urgent Care Centre (CUCC)

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    In February, Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire will be commencing enter and view visits to the Corby Urgent Care Centre (CUCC) where we will observe the care they provide.