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COVID-19 vaccination advice and information
Find more information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme here.
18 January 2021
Advice and Information
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Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire are seeking the views on COVID-19 and lockdown from young people in Northamptonshire
A survey designed by volunteers of Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire is looking to seek the views and experiences of young people aged between 11 and 19 during the Coronavirus pandemic.
18 January 2021
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Update on COVID-19 vaccination programme in Northamptonshire
Our vaccination capacity continues to grow in Northamptonshire with GP-led community vaccination services now up and running across all seven of our county's districts and boroughs, and more set to open by the end of this week.
11 January 2021
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Residents in Northamptonshire are officially told to ‘Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives’
The national lockdown restrictions are now in place until further review.
5 January 2021
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Residents are praised for their resilience and compliance this year as the Government reluctantly announces the escalation of Northamptonshire to Tier 3 of the COVID-19 alert system - starting on Boxing day
Today’s decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data, the rapid rise in case rates of COVID-19 and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.
23 December 2020
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Tell us your experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there have been many changes to health, care and support services, which will have affected those who provide informal (unpaid) care to family and friends. We would like to know about your experiences.
22 December 2020
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Access to NHS Dental Services during the Christmas and New Year period
Tiered restrictions in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may differ according to where someone lives. Dental practices will continue to provide services over the Christmas and New Year period although opening hours for practices may vary.
22 December 2020
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Do you have a long term health condition? Have you had your flu vaccine? If not get in touch with your GP or a local pharmacy.
For most healthy people, the seasonal flu is mostly unpleasant. However, if you have a serious long term health condition if you have a BMI over 40, you are at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu.
21 December 2020
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Being Myself Report - A look at the Emotional Wellbeing of young people in Daventry Town
In the summer of 2019 Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was commissioned by Healthy Young Daventry1 to carry out a study into emotional wellbeing and self-harm among young people in Daventry.
21 December 2020
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The Government has announced today that Northamptonshire will remain in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system
The decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.
17 December 2020
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Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Year
As 2020 draws to a close, we would like to thank our volunteers, staff, and those that shared their views with Healthwatch Northamptonshire during this difficult year.
17 December 2020
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In need of support to get you back to feeling like you this Christmas? We offer free and confidential support to get you back to feeling yourself. Call us on 0300 999 1616 or visits www.nhft.nhs.uk/iapt
Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry and stress this Christmas?
Is the Christmas food shopping booked? Did I order the last Christmas presents? There is a lot to think about this time of year, and it can become overwhelming at times.
15 December 2020
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