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Northamptonshire is placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system
The Government has announced that Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system, starting on Wednesday 2 December.
26 November 2020
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Are you accessible for people with any level of hearing loss?
Deafconnect is the only charity in Northamptonshire supporting deaf people of all ages. They are continuing to provide support and services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Virtual Visiting and Covid arrangements at local hospitals
Innovative ‘virtual visiting’ live links at Kettering and Northampton General Hospital are supporting hundreds of local families who can’t visit their loved ones in hospital.
25 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Are you pregnant? Protect yourself and your unborn baby from flu complications
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a highly infectious viral illness. For most healthy people, the seasonal flu is mostly unpleasant. However, those who are pregnant are at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu.
19 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Sheila and Wendy win prestigious national award for Healthwatch Northamptonshire
Two of our dedicated volunteers who made an amazing 43 trips to inspect 36 wards and departments in a year at Kettering General Hospital have won Healthwatch Northamptonshire a national award.
17 November 2020
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Do you know what to do if an adult is at risk of harm and abuse?
Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board has launched an online survey to find out people’s understanding of safeguarding and if they know how to raise a concern if someone they know is at risk of harm and abuse.
17 November 2020
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands following the introduction of further national restrictions
Although tighter national restrictions came into force on 5 November, in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, dental practices will continue to remain open.
16 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Watch our 2019-20 Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 29 October 2020 at 11am and was a success; streaming to viewers Live on YouTube
11 November 2020
News
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Flu vaccinations for Carers
Public Health Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group are calling on carers to get their free flu vaccine. Having the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and anyone that you care for from flu.
11 November 2020
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Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience hub continues to provide support for the most vulnerable
The countywide Community Resilience hub was set up at the start of April to help those needing support or assistance during periods of isolation or for those who are vulnerable.
9 November 2020
News
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Hiring: Carers Voice Coordinator and Project Support Officer
Connected Together CIC are currently hiring for the role of Carers Voice Coordinator and Project Support Officer to lead on gathering the views and experiences of carers
2 November 2020
News
Remote accessibility for D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people—what can you do?
Find out how to better communicate with people with hearing loss during the pandemic
28 October 2020
Advice and Information