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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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Wellbeing activity map
Want to spend more time outdoors? Or fancy a brush with art?
18 December 2018
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Free guides available to support the health and wellbeing of carers
NHS England has co-produced a free guide that provide older people with practical advice to support healthy caring.
15 October 2018
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Making a complaint about social care services – What should you expect?
Healthwatch England has been working with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to develop a Single Complaints Statement for both professionals and the public
14 August 2018
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How do people feel about their data being shared by the NHS?
From 25 May, you’ll be able to make a choice about how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data. Are you?
30 May 2018
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Getting help to overcome abuse: a quick guide for young people
The new guide published by NICE and SCIE explains what young people should expect from services and how to get the right support.
17 May 2018
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Crisis café is here to support you with your day-to-day struggles and mental health difficulties
Crisis Cafés are an easily accessible service available in the evenings and/or at weekends for people who are finding themselves in a crisis or need support with their mental health.
7 February 2018
Three women talking in hospital corridor
Recently had vomiting and or diarrhoea? Please do not go into A&E or hospitals
Kettering General Hospital and Nene Clinical Commissioning Group are urging local people not to attend A&E – or visit relatives in hospitals – if they have, or have recently had, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
21 November 2017
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Free NHS Health Checks for 40 - 74 year olds
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.
15 November 2017
Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers
Young Healthwatch Resources
Take a look at Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s 10 top tips when engaging with children and young people – produced by EMAHSN (East Midlands Academic Health Science Network).
15 November 2017
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How does the NHS in England work? An alternative guide
How does the NHS in England work? What organisations make it up? And how is it changing over time?
25 October 2017
Protect your unborn baby this winter with a free flu jab
Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are being urged to have their free flu vaccination to help keep themselves and their unborn baby safe and well.
10 October 2017