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Quick poll results - Two-thirds of you told us you use libraries at least every two weeks
Our November/December quick poll asked you about how you use libraries. Thank you to the 70 people who took part!
1 February 2018
News
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Ever wondered what we do and how we can help you? This one minute video explains it all!
Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the county's independent health and care champion. This short video explains in just one minute what our organisation is all about.
24 January 2018
Blog
Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire visit Northampton General Hospital
Young Healthwatch Visit to Northampton General Hospital
Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire were given a tour and were able to meet some of the staff and speak to some patients and their parents at Northampton General Hospital.
17 January 2018
Report
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Our Volunteer roles
There are different ways in which you can become involved depending on your interests and how much time you would like to commit.
1 January 2018
Report
Maternity services in Northamptonshire: The views of parents
In summer 2017, Healthwatch Northamptonshire worked with Nene NHS and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups to gather the views and experiences of parents that were currently using or had recently used maternity services in Northamptonshire.
20 December 2017
Report
Two women speaking to one another outside a hospital
Discharge from hospital and follow up support
Healthwatch Northamptonshire sought to find out the experiences of patients being discharged from the two general hospitals in Northamptonshire - Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH).
20 December 2017
Report
Young Healthwatch at relaunch event
Young Healthwatch Relaunch Report
In October 2017, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire held a relaunch to spread the message about Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire, what we do and to encourage more people to join.
19 December 2017
Report
Drawings of the experiences of young people
The experiences of children and young people of health services
Healthwatch Northamptonshire wanted to seek the views of children and young people directly in a different and engaging way.
1 December 2017
Report
Three women talking in hospital corridor
Recently had vomiting and or diarrhoea? Please do not go into A&E or hospitals
Kettering General Hospital and Nene Clinical Commissioning Group are urging local people not to attend A&E – or visit relatives in hospitals – if they have, or have recently had, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.
21 November 2017
Advice and Information
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Young Healthwatch Resources
Take a look at Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s 10 top tips when engaging with children and young people – produced by EMAHSN (East Midlands Academic Health Science Network).
15 November 2017
Advice and Information
two old women in a care home laughing with their nurse
Free NHS Health Checks for 40 - 74 year olds
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.
15 November 2017
Advice and Information
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The use of additional services at local pharmacies - Findings from our Make Your Voice Count survey
We asked people about their opinions and use of additional services at their local pharmacies, besides dispensing and disposal of medication and advice on treatment of minor conditions.
15 November 2017
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