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Are you accessible for people with any level of hearing loss?
Deafconnect is the only charity in Northamptonshire supporting deaf people of all ages. They are continuing to provide support and services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 November 2020
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Virtual Visiting and Covid arrangements at local hospitals
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.
25 November 2020
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Are you pregnant? Protect yourself and your unborn baby from flu complications
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly infectious viral illness. For most healthy people, the seasonal flu is mostly unpleasant. However, those who are pregnant are at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu.
19 November 2020
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands following the introduction of further national restrictions
Although tighter national restrictions came into force on 5 November, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices will continue to remain open.
16 November 2020
Remote accessibility for D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people—what can you do?
Find out how to better communicate with people with hearing loss during the pandemic
28 October 2020
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Local services for young people and their mental health
We understand that during these difficult times, young people particularly might struggle with their mental health. There are local services available to help you or someone you know.
8 October 2020
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands
The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands.
30 September 2020
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Managing hearing loss and tinnitus during Covid-19
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
21 September 2020
A man standing in a hospital reception area
Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
25 August 2020
Woman leaving hospital
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital? COVID-19 update
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
20 August 2020
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What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
12 August 2020
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and Northamptonshire County Council about the Coronavirus.
4 August 2020