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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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The importance of two doses of COVID-19 vaccines
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
8 July 2021
2nd Dose Once Not Enough
Second dose of the life-saving COVID-19 vaccination is vital for maximum protection
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.
29 April 2021
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Update on Coronavirus testing
Since testing for COVID-19 first became available in Northamptonshire in May last year, the range and volume of testing sites has increased significantly.
30 March 2021
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Update on access to NHS Dental Services in the Midlands - March 2021
We are aware that people in Northamptonshire are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.
18 March 2021
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Advice on the complaints process for healthcare organisations
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.
4 February 2021
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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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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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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
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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
Woman leaving hospital
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
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.
20 August 2020