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Stakeholder NHS dentistry and Covid-19 update - June 2021

We are aware that people in Northamptonshire are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.

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Carers Week 2021

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

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Our Decision Making Policy

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.  

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Could you be the next Chair of the Healthwatch Northamptonshire Advisory Board?

Use your skills and experience to help improve the public voice in health and care services for people in Northamptonshire.

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Our strategy and work plan 2021 - 2022

The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.

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Step 3 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom comes into effect as of 17 May

As of 17 May, residents of Northamptonshire and across England will take Step 3 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, with further freedoms legally allowed.

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We're looking for new Healthwatch Northamptonshire Advisory Board Members

Join the team by volunteering for the Healthwatch Northamptonshire Advisory Board!

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Highlighting partnership working to promote the protection and resilience of young people’s mental health and well-being

Public Health Northamptonshire, North and West Northamptonshire Councils and Free2Talk have teamed up to listen to and help with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health across the county.

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COVID-19 Indian variant of concern identified in Northamptonshire

In common with many areas of the UK Northamptonshire now has confirmed cases of a variant of concern.

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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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Local services for young people and their mental health

We understand that during these difficult times, young people particularly might struggle with their mental health. There are local services available to help you or someone you know.

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