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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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Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

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.

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Carers' Voice

Carers' Voice Northamptonshire is a county-wide organisation, working with Healthwatch Northamptonshire, aiming to improve the services available to Carers' by seeking Carers’ views and opinions and making sure they get heard.

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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

Tell us your experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

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...

22 December 2020

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

Board member and Volunteer

Latest reports and publications

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Being Myself Report - A look at the Emotional Wellbeing of young people in Daventry Town

21 December 2020

In the summer of 2019 Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was...

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Community Healthcare for Young People Focus Groups Report

10 December 2020

Find out what young people told us about their views and experiences...

Advice and information

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COVID-19 vaccination advice and information

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

18 January 2021

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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.

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.

21 December 2020

NHFT have produced a campaign focusing on support mental health over the Christmas period

“I don’t feel the Christmas spirit this year.”

8 December 2020

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