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Residents of Northampton urged to taken action as cases rise

Read the latest important local update about coronavirus.

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Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

During 2019-20 we undertook some exciting projects and continued to ensure that the views and needs of the people of Northamptonshire are considered, particularly as services and organisations are restructured.

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The ‘Big Ideas’ people in Northamptonshire think would improve local health and care services

Healthwatch Northamptonshire and NHCP NHS Long Term Plan community engagement report now published!

26 September 2019

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Restoring Breast Screening Services in the Midlands

NHS Breast Screening services have been affected by a range of clinical and operational impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local breast screening services took the decision to reschedule appointments and invitations for tests to a later date.

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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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Post COVID-19 Patient information pack

The local post COVID-19 Patient information pack has been developed to help patients who have had COVID-19 to recover and manage their symptoms following COVID-19.

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15 Steps Maternity 'Virtual Visit' report

Volunteers from Northamptonshire’s Maternity Voice Partnership and...

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Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2019-20

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire has had a busy year!

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Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

During 2019-20 we undertook some exciting projects and continued to...

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Young Carers Takeover Project report

Thanks to a Takeover Challenge grant, Young Healthwatch...