Advice and information | Healthwatch Northamptonshire

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Complaints about GPs

The care you receive from a GP is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start when you want to sort out a problem with a GP.

20 November 2014

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VoiceAbility provide advocacy for people who need help to have their voice heard and to make complaints to health and social care services.

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Mental health advice and information

Local and national organisations that can help you with your mental health.

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NICE Care Guides

A list of NICE's social and intermediate care guides

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Transport and Car schemes

Find local volunteer and community transport schemes to get you to your appointment on time

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Information and Signposting

Healthwatch Northamptonshire's information and signposting support is confidential and free. Below are some useful links or search our advice and information page for lots more articles.

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Care Quality Commission

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the inspector and regulator for health and adult social care facilities in England.

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Find Help with Debt, Benefits, Housing, Employment and other common issues.

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Need to know more about care and care services in Northamptonshire? Care providers and care homes in the county are listed in the Northamptonshire Care Services Directory.

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Call Care supports individuals and their family in maintaining a healthy, safe and independent life in their own home.

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Support At Home - British Red Cross Independent Living Services

British Red Cross offer short-term practical and emotional support to help people improve their wellbeing and quality of life and live independently in their community. Their services are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

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Elderly Care: A Guide for Families New to Caring

SuperCarers (a UK organisation that helps families find the best possible elderly care option) has created a guide for families new to caring for elderly loved ones.