Dental tools
New urgent dental care services in Northamptonshire
People in need of the most urgent dental care in Northamptonshire can now access one of eight new Urgent Dental Centres (UDCs) which are open across the county.
21 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Our strategy and work plan 2020 - 2021
The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.
20 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Our vision, values and strategy
Find out about Healthwatch Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy
18 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Quit for Covid with Public Health Northamptonshire’s Stop Smoking Service
Public Health Northamptonshire is encouraging smokers to #QuitforCovid, not only to protect themselves but to reduce demand on NHS services.
12 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Cancer and coronavirus
If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.
6 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Share your experience of health and social care services during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can help services better help you
During the current crisis, it is really important that we hear about your good and bad experiences of health and social care.
29 April 2020
News
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Help local NHS staff transport their uniforms safely with drawstring bags
Do you want to help the NHS while having something to do at home? Join in with making drawstring uniform bags for NHS staff.
24 April 2020
Blog
Advice for parents during coronavirus
Advice for parents during coronavirus - what to do if your child is unwell or injured
Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured.
21 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Remote consultations in general practice
For many people, it’s more convenient to be able to speak to their GP or other healthcare professionals remotely.
21 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but you should still seek help if you have a serious health condition or concerning symptoms.
15 April 2020
Advice and Information
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New COVID-19 clinics to help self-isolating patients access urgent medical advice
New temporary clinics are being set up around Northamptonshire to enable people with COVID-19 symptoms to be safely seen face-to-face by a GP or other healthcare professional.
9 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Planning care at the end of life
With the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that you and your loved ones discuss your preferences for end of life care. This is especially important if you have been identified as high risk of severe illness if you catch COVID-19.
9 April 2020
Advice and Information