Healthwatch Northamptonshire | Your spotlight on health and social care services

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Annual Report 2020-2021 - On equal terms

This year's annual report focus on 'Then and Now' highlights how COVID-19 has impacted health and social care services, and what needs to happen next as we rebuild them. Building on our previous work, we continue to work in partnership with the health and care sector to ensure they are hearing your views as they shape services for the future.

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Looking for latest local guidance on COVID-19 information and vaccinations?

Please click the button below to take you to Northamptonshire County Council webpage which includes up to date information and guidance on COVID-19 guidance as well as vaccination information.

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

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.

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Information on Coronavirus

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

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Coronavirus: Local services and updates

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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Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

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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Our vision, values and strategy

Find out about Healthwatch Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy

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News and views

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Could you be the next Chair of the Healthwatch Northamptonshire Advisory Board?

Use your skills and experience to help improve the public voice in health and care services for people in Northamptonshire.

“Thank you so much for your advice and support during this difficult time - I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it.”

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Latest reports and publications

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Experiences and opinions of NHS 111 First in Northamptonshire

24 February 2022

Together with Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG),...

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Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

27 October 2021

Your feedback from 2020 suggested that more people were providing...

Advice and information

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NHS dentistry and Covid-19 update - November 2021

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.

8 November 2021

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What to do it you are struggling to find a dentist

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.

2 November 2021

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What to expect when waiting for care

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.

30 September 2021

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