1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  2. Fighting flu – winter vaccination is everybody’s business

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    Last year nearly 2,400 people had to be admitted to hospital with flu or flu-related complications. Find out how you can prevent the spread of flu.

  3. The use of additional services at local pharmacies - Findings from our Make Your Voice Count survey

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    We asked people about their opinions and use of additional services at their local pharmacies, besides dispensing and disposal of medication and advice on treatment of minor conditions.

  4. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they an help you.

  5. 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

  6. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  7. The ‘Big Ideas’ people in Northamptonshire think would improve local health and care services

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire and NHCP NHS Long Term Plan community engagement report now published!

  8. 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.

  9. Northamptonshire Health, Care and Wellbeing Plan

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    Join the conversation and have your say

  10. Free NHS Health Checks for 40 - 74 year olds

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    The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.

  11. Have you had a bad experience of NHS administration? We need your views.

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    Have you had problems with NHS administrative processes, such as booking appointments, referrals, prescriptions or other correspondence with NHS services? We want to hear how people's care experience has been affected by poor NHS administration.

  12. Information on Coronavirus

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    Read the advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and Northamptonshire councils about the Coronavirus.

  13. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

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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.

  14. 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.

  15. Coronavirus: Local services and updates

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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.

  16. Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The joint COVID-19 Northamptonshire Strategic Coordination Centre* has issued an update about pharmacy opening hours, including over the Easter weekend:

  17. 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.

  18. Northamptonshire parents urged not to miss regular child health checks and life-saving vaccinations

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    Clinicians in Northamptonshire are urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stand in the way of bringing their children for regular vaccination appointments and GP health checks.

  19. Do you have a long term health condition? Have you had your flu vaccine? If not get in touch with your GP or a local pharmacy.

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    For most healthy people, the seasonal flu is mostly unpleasant. However, if you have a serious long term health condition if you have a BMI over 40, you are at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu.

  20. VoiceAbility

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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.

  21. Countywide 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.

  22. Pharmacy Inspection Report website

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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.

  23. 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.

  24. Annual Report 2021-2022 - Championing what matters to you

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    Our 2021-2022 Annual Report looks at the work that we completed last year whilst still being limited by the new ways of working. Despite the year's challenges we continue to work relentlessly to ensure the public's voice was heard.

  25. Annual Report 2022-2023 - Together we're making health and social care better

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    Our 2022-2023 Annual Report is a showcase of the work we completed throughout the last financial year. Read about our year!

  26. Pharmacy First

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    Get help without a GP appointment.

  27. Our update about COVID-19 and remote working

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been monitoring the rapidly unfolding situation around COVID-19 on a daily basis to consider its impact on how we work and how we best support our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders.

  28. Public asked to comply with guidance on the wearing of face coverings

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    As restrictions ease and more businesses and amenities open up across Northamptonshire, Public Health Officials are urging the public to comply with the guidance on the wearing of face coverings.

  29. Request help and support - Coronavirus

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    How to request support from volunteers if you are self-isolating in Northamptonshire and need help.

  30. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  31. Accessing dental services in the East Midlands

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    An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:

  32. Healthwatch Northamptonshire - protecting the rights and interests of people using health and social care in Northamptonshire during the pandemic

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    A message from our Chair, Dr David N Jones

  33. Planning care at the end of life

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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.

  34. New COVID-19 clinics to help self-isolating patients access urgent medical advice

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    New temporary clinics are being set up around Northamptonshire to enable people with COVID-19 symptoms to be safely seen face-to-face by a GP or other healthcare professional.

  35. Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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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.

  36. Remote consultations in general practice

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    For many people, it’s more convenient to be able to speak to their GP or other healthcare professionals remotely.

  37. Advice for parents during coronavirus - what to do if your child is unwell or injured

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    Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured.

  38. Help local NHS staff transport their uniforms safely with drawstring bags

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    Do you want to help the NHS while having something to do at home? Join in with making drawstring uniform bags for NHS staff.

  39. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  40. Quit for Covid with Public Health Northamptonshire’s Stop Smoking Service

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    Public Health Northamptonshire is encouraging smokers to #QuitforCovid, not only to protect themselves but to reduce demand on NHS services.

  41. New urgent dental care services in Northamptonshire

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    People in need of the most urgent dental care in Northamptonshire can now access one of eight new Urgent Dental Centres (UDCs) which are open across the county.

  42. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  43. 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.

  44. Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

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    During 2019-20 we undertook some exciting projects and continued to ensure that the views and needs of the people of Northamptonshire are considered, particularly as services and organisations are restructured.

  45. Residents of Northampton urged to taken action as cases rise

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    Read the latest important local update about coronavirus.

  46. Great response to local Coronavirus testing from the Northampton community and continued reminder to people of the county to stay vigilant

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    Read the latest important local update about coronavirus.

  47. Young Healthwatch: Letter to past and future me

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    Two volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have written letters that reflect on the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact that it has had. One has been written to their 10-year-old self and one to themself in 10 years time.

  48. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  49. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Northamptonshire by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.