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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
News
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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
News
Remote accessibility for D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people—what can you do?
Find out how to better communicate with people with hearing loss during the pandemic
28 October 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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15 Steps Visits to Kettering General Hospital: Summary and Impact Report
Two of our volunteers visited wards and departments at Kettering General Hospital 43 times between April 2019 to March 2020 to provide the hospital with feedback using the 15 Steps Challenge tool. Their findings have been summarised into a report.
27 October 2020
Report
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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
News
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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
News
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Local services for young people and their mental health
We understand that during these difficult times, young people particularly might struggle with their mental health. There are local services available to help you or someone you know.
8 October 2020
Advice and Information
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An update on the restarting of NHS dental services in the Midlands
The NHS Dental Services in the Midlands has sent us this new update about the restarting of dental services in the Midlands.
30 September 2020
Advice and Information
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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
News
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
Blog
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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
News