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Annual Report 2021-2022 - Championing what matters to you

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.

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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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Sheila and Wendy win prestigious national award for Healthwatch Northamptonshire

Two of our dedicated volunteers who made an amazing 43 trips to inspect 36 wards and departments in a year at Kettering General Hospital have won Healthwatch Northamptonshire a national award.

17 November 2020

“Seeing the work we undertake is making a difference, knowing we are helping to keep standards of health and care up.”

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Latest reports and publications

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Young People’s Views of the Transition to Adult Mental Health Services

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire (YHWN) worked with...

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Annual Report 2021-2022 - Championing what matters to you

Our 2021-2022 Annual Report looks at the work that we completed last...

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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