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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

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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.

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Update on dental services for vulnerable groups

In line with national guidance issued in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices in the Midlands are currently not providing routine care in the same way as they were prior to the pandemic.

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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.

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COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

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Information on Coronavirus

Read the advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and Northamptonshire councils 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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Public asked to comply with guidance on the wearing of face coverings

As restrictions ease and more businesses and amenities open up across Northamptonshire, Public Health Officials are urging the public to comply with the guidance on the wearing of face coverings.

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Anglian Water Support

If you think you’ll have difficulty paying your water bill, Anglian Water has lots of help and support available to you, from providing flexible and affordable payment plans - to guiding you to external help and benefits.

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Maternity support during COVID-19

Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

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New urgent dental care services in Northamptonshire

People in need of the most urgent dental care in Northamptonshire can now access one of eight new Urgent Dental Centres (UDCs) which are open across the county.

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Northamptonshire parents urged not to miss regular child health checks and life-saving vaccinations

Clinicians in Northamptonshire are urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stand in the way of bringing their children for regular vaccination appointments and GP health checks.