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Call Care supports individuals and their family in maintaining a healthy, safe and independent life in their own home. -
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British Red Cross offer short-term practical and emotional support to help people improve their wellbeing and quality of life and live independently in their community. Their services are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. -
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SuperCarers (a UK organisation that helps families find the best possible elderly care option) has created a guide for families new to caring for elderly loved ones. -
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The Accessibility Checker provides accessibility information for many venues in Northamptonshire. -
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The Professional Standards Authority helps to protect the public through their work with organisations that register and regulate people working in health and social care. -
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The Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire website provides information and advice on support services available within the county for the Armed Forces community and their families. -
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Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. -
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Each year, around one in three people over the age of 65 has a fall, resulting in significant injury. Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older, and there are lots of things you can do to help reduce the risk of falling. -
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ACTS is a group set up by Amputees in the Northampton area to provide support, advice and friendship to other Amputees and those who care for them. -
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Members of the public can now find out if a pharmacy inspected since April 2019 has met or has not met all of the standards for registered pharmacies. -
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Strong bones after 50 is a guide that provides jargon-free information to patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall. -
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British Heart Foundation hosts Heart Support Groups, bringing hope and a healthier lifestyle to thousands of patients and carers across England and Wales. -
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Agylia Care is a new social enterprise that has recently launched an app and online service for Carers. Agylia Care worked closely with two national charities to introduce this service and make it available free for Carers to use. -
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Find more information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme here. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care are aware that due to the ongoing pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare organisations are encountering significant pressure on staff time. -
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Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare. -
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NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced this national guidance leaflet to help explain how NHS dental services work -
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We are aware that people in Northamptonshire are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update. -
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Since testing for COVID-19 first became available in Northamptonshire in May last year, the range and volume of testing sites has increased significantly. -
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Supporting men with prostate cancer and their families in the Northampton Area -
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If you have had the first part of your life-saving COVID-19 vaccination, it’s absolutely vital that you take up the offer of the second part. -
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The Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months. -
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We are aware that people in Northamptonshire are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update. -
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Two doses will give you vital extra protection against the Delta variant which data suggests is between 40% and 80% more transmissible than the Alpha variant -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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It is currently very difficult to find an NHS dentist and the number of people contacting us for help continues to increase. We are raising this issue with health planners at a local and national level and giving people the following advice. -
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Access to NHS dental care continues to be an issue you are raising with us locally, which we have been raising with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update. -
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Patient Transport Services (EMAS) provides non-emergency patient transport for people in Northamptonshire. -
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Shout currently provide a 24/7 free text service for times where D/deaf people feel they need immediate support.
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.