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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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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
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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
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Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers shortlisted for national award for their visits giving feedback to Kettering General Hospital
Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers Sheila White and Wendy Patel have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for undertaking 43 visits to 50 wards and departments at Kettering General Hospital (KGH) between April 2019 and March 2020.
28 October 2020
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Northamptonshire placed in Tier 1 on COVID-19 Alert System
The Prime Minister announced on 12 October that Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 1 of the new three-tiered COVID-19 alert system. Lucy Wightman, Director of Public Health at Northamptonshire County Council, gave the following statement:
13 October 2020
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World Mental Health Day 2020
For World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October), we are reflecting on this year and how difficult it has been on people's mental health. You can find services here if you need support.
8 October 2020
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New NHS COVID-19 app
The NHS COVID-19 app has been launched to help notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
30 September 2020
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People across Northamptonshire can now benefit from quick and easy access to the latest information about local health and care services – thanks to the launch of a brand new smartphone app.
Update your first aid kit with the new My Health and Care Directory smartphone app
People across Northamptonshire can now benefit from quick and easy access to the latest information about local health and care services – thanks to the launch of a brand new smartphone app.
29 September 2020
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Northampton Borough and Corby Borough removed from the government watch list
Northampton and Corby has now been removed from the Government watch list for Coronavirus this week
29 September 2020
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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.
25 August 2020
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