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Experiences and opinions of NHS 111 First in Northamptonshire
Together with Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire found out what people thought of the new NHS 111 First service.
24 February 2022
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Healthwatch England launch the 'Because We All Care' campaign with the CQC
Everyone has different experiences of care - Healthwatch England wants to hear feedback on health and social care from everyone. Tell them about your care to make sure services work better for us all.
26 January 2022
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NHS dentistry and Covid-19 update - November 2021
Access to NHS dental care continues to be an issue you are raising with us locally, which we have been raising with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.
8 November 2021
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Calls for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry
Access to dental care continues to be an issue you are raising with us locally and it is also a national issue that Healthwatch England is working on. Healthwatch England co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
2 November 2021
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What to do it you are struggling to find a dentist
It is currently very difficult to find an NHS dentist and the number of people contacting us for help continues to increase. We are raising this issue with health planners at a local and national level and giving people the following advice.
2 November 2021
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An update about our new contract and new Advisory Board members
Connected Together CIC has been awarded a new contract to run Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire
1 November 2021
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Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic
Your feedback from 2020 suggested that more people were providing care to their loved ones during the pandemic and the changes to services had put extra strain on carers. In 2021, we set out to find out more about the experiences of unpaid carers.
27 October 2021
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What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
30 September 2021
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Are you one of the five million people waiting for hospital care? #BecauseWeAllCare
Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views
Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.
30 September 2021
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Young people aged 16 and 17 urged to take up the offer of the COVID vaccine
Young people aged 16 and 17 urged to take up the offer of the COVID vaccine
Northamptonshire’s 16- and 17-year-olds are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones from coronavirus by taking up their offer of the COVID-19 jab.
6 September 2021
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How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they an help you.
19 August 2021
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Stay Connected Locality Newsletter August 2021
Download and read Northamptonshire's Children's Trust Locality Newsletter
9 August 2021
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