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Find out about Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy -
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Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Healthwatch England has pulled together some of the best tips provided by the NHS and other organisations in England to help you make the right choice. -
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Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need. -
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An Easy Read Guide about Short Breaks available in Northamptonshire -
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Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are being urged to have their free flu vaccination to help keep themselves and their unborn baby safe and well. -
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From 25 May, you’ll be able to make a choice about how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data. Are you? -
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NHS England has co-produced a free guide that provide older people with practical advice to support healthy caring. -
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Continuing Health Care is social care arranged and funded by the NHS for people who have been assessed as needing care to manage a health problem. -
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Take a look at Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s 10 top tips when engaging with children and young people – produced by EMAHSN (East Midlands Academic Health Science Network). -
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Read the advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and Northamptonshire councils about the Coronavirus. -
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It can be hard to keep up with the constantly changing and evolving nature of guidance and help with coronavirus. Here are some links to different national organisations and their advice. -
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The links on this page are to help you find information about local services and updates relating to coronavirus all in one place. -
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The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months. -
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With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19. -
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms. -
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If you think you’ll have difficulty paying your water bill, Anglian Water has lots of help and support available to you, from providing flexible and affordable payment plans - to guiding you to external help and benefits. -
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Connected Together can help organisations in many ways to effectively engage with your community. -
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Healthwatch Northamptonshire's information and signposting support is confidential and free. Below are some useful links or search our advice and information page for lots more articles. -
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The care you receive from a GP is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start when you want to sort out a problem with a GP. -
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The care you receive in an NHS hospital is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start when you want to sort out a problem with an NHS hospital. -
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NHS dental care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start if you have a problem with an NHS dentist. -
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If you’re unhappy about your treatment for a mental health problem, you may be able to make a complaint. -
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Adult social care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But sometimes you need to raise concerns. This page tells you how to make a complaint. -
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A collection of local health and social care complaints contacts -
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Organisations that can help with general NHS Complaints and advocacy -
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Some links and organisations for advice about how to make a complaint -
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NHS and adult social care are usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. -
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Healthwatch England has been working with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to develop a Single Complaints Statement for both professionals and the public -
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VoiceAbility provide advocacy for people who need help to have their voice heard and to make complaints to health and social care services. -
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Visit the West Northamptonshire Council or North Northamptonshire Council (depending on your location) website to find all services they provide, including adult social care, children and families services, and safeguarding of children and adults. -
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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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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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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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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?