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Our strategy and work plan 2020 - 2021
The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.
20 May 2020
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Our vision, values and strategy
Find out about Healthwatch Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy
18 May 2020
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Transport and Car schemes
Find local volunteer and community transport schemes to get you to your appointment on time
14 May 2020
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Countywide services
Visit the West Northamptonshire Council or North Northamptonshire Council (depending on your location) website to find all services they provide, including adult social care, children and families services, and safeguarding of children and adults.
14 May 2020
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Quit for Covid with Public Health Northamptonshire’s Stop Smoking Service
Public Health Northamptonshire is encouraging smokers to #QuitforCovid, not only to protect themselves but to reduce demand on NHS services.
12 May 2020
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Cancer and coronavirus
If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.
6 May 2020
Advice for parents during coronavirus
Advice for parents during coronavirus - what to do if your child is unwell or injured
Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured.
21 April 2020
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Remote consultations in general practice
For many people, it’s more convenient to be able to speak to their GP or other healthcare professionals remotely.
21 April 2020
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Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms.
15 April 2020
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Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic
The joint COVID-19 Northamptonshire Strategic Coordination Centre* has issued an update about pharmacy opening hours, including over the Easter weekend:
9 April 2020
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New COVID-19 clinics to help self-isolating patients access urgent medical advice
New temporary clinics are being set up around Northamptonshire to enable people with COVID-19 symptoms to be safely seen face-to-face by a GP or other healthcare professional.
9 April 2020
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Accessing dental services in the East Midlands
An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:
9 April 2020