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Annual Report 2020-2021 - On equal terms
This year has been a very difficult one for everybody. While Healthwatch could not visit health and social care premises, we were still able to investigate the impact of the pandemic on people's access to the services that matter to them most.
30 June 2021
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Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic
To find out more about the experiences and needs of carers we worked with Northamptonshire Carers and Carers’ Voice on a survey, interviews and a consultation event.
29 June 2021
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Young People’s views and experiences of COVID-19 and Lockdowns in Northamptonshire
Thanks to young people speaking to us and letting their voices be heard, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have a better understanding of young people’s views and experiences of health and social care services over the last year.
22 June 2021
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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.
10 June 2021
Advice and Information
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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.
2 June 2021
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Our Decision Making Policy
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1 June 2021
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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 who contacted Healthwatch (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.  
26 May 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.
18 May 2021
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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.
17 May 2021
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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.
17 May 2021
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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!
17 May 2021
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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.
13 May 2021
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