1. Post COVID-19 Patient information pack

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    The local post COVID-19 Patient information pack has been developed to help patients who have had COVID-19 to recover and manage their symptoms following COVID-19.

  2. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  3. Managing hearing loss and tinnitus during Covid-19

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    Find out about services and help available for those with hearing loss and Tinnitus during Covid-19 and how professionals can communicate better with people with hearing loss

  4. Northampton Borough and Corby Borough removed from the government watch list

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    Northampton and Corby has now been removed from the Government watch list for Coronavirus this week

  5. New NHS COVID-19 app

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    The NHS COVID-19 app has been launched to help notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

  6. World Mental Health Day 2020

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    For World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October), we are reflecting on this year and how difficult it has been on people's mental health. You can find services here if you need support.

  7. Northamptonshire placed in Tier 1 on COVID-19 Alert System

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    The Prime Minister announced on 12 October that Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 1 of the new three-tiered COVID-19 alert system. Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health at Northamptonshire County Council, gave the following statement:

  8. Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience hub continues to provide support for the most vulnerable

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    The countywide Community Resilience hub was set up at the start of April to help those needing support or assistance during periods of isolation or for those who are vulnerable.

  9. Flu vaccinations for Carers

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    Public Health Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group are calling on carers to get their free flu vaccine. Having the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and anyone that you care for from flu.

  10. Virtual Visiting and Covid arrangements at local hospitals

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    Innovative ‘virtual visiting’ live links at Kettering and Northampton General Hospital are supporting hundreds of local families who can’t visit their loved ones in hospital.

  11. Northamptonshire is placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system

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    The Government has announced that Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system, starting on Wednesday 2 December.

  12. NHS 111 First

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    A new national programme called NHS 111 First, which encourages patients to contact NHS 111 before attending an Emergency Department (A&E) so they can be directed straight to the right service for their needs, is now live.

  13. The Government has announced today that Northamptonshire will remain in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system

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    The decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.

  14. Tell us your experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

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    During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there have been many changes to health, care and support services, which will have affected those who provide informal (unpaid) care to family and friends. We would like to know about your experiences.

  15. Residents are praised for their resilience and compliance this year as the Government reluctantly announces the escalation of Northamptonshire to Tier 3 of the COVID-19 alert system - starting on Boxing day

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    Today’s decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data, the rapid rise in case rates of COVID-19 and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.

  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. Update on COVID-19 vaccination programme in Northamptonshire

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    Our vaccination capacity continues to grow in Northamptonshire with GP-led community vaccination services now up and running across all seven of our county's districts and boroughs, and more set to open by the end of this week.

  18. COVID-19 vaccination advice and information

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    Find more information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme here.

  19. Advice on the complaints process for healthcare organisations

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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.

  20. Lateral Flow Device Testing Launches in Northamptonshire

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    Two new community COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device Testing Centres have opened in Northamptonshire this week. Lateral Flow Device testing is otherwise known as rapid testing, and is used in people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19.

  21. Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives

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    Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives as COVID-19 cases continue to display a steady drop during national lockdown.

  22. COVID-19 vaccination information event supporting Black, Asian, African and African-Caribbean Communities in Northamptonshire

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    Northants Black Communities Together and Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership are holding a joint online event to answer your questions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

  23. Update on Coronavirus testing

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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.

  24. 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.

  25. Second dose of the life-saving COVID-19 vaccination is vital for maximum protection

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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.

  26. COVID-19 Indian variant of concern identified in Northamptonshire

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    In common with many areas of the UK Northamptonshire now has confirmed cases of a variant of concern.

  27. 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.

  28. Young People’s views and experiences of COVID-19 and Lockdowns in Northamptonshire

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    Thanks to young people speaking to us and letting their voices be heard, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have a better understanding of young people’s views and experiences of health and social care services over the last year.

  29. Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Your feedback from 2020 suggested that more people were providing care to their loved ones during the pandemic and the changes to services had put extra strain on carers. In 2021, we set out to find out more about the experiences of unpaid carers.

  30. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2020-2021

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    Like everyone else across the country, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire were impacted by COVID-19. We started last year in a full national lockdown but that has not stopped some amazing work from happening.

  31. 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’

  32. The importance of two doses of COVID-19 vaccines

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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

  33. Public health remind everyone to keep being Covid safe

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    Public Health officials issue further advice this week as COVID-19 cases fall by 20% across Northamptonshire but hospitalisations rise.

  34. Young people aged 16 and 17 urged to take up the offer of the COVID vaccine

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    Northamptonshire’s 16- and 17-year-olds are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus by taking up their offer of the COVID-19 jab.

  35. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  36. What to expect when waiting for care

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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.