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Do you have a long term health condition? Have you had your flu vaccine? If not get in touch with your GP or a local pharmacy.
For most healthy people, the seasonal flu is mostly unpleasant. However, if you have a serious long term health condition if you have a BMI over 40, you are at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu.
21 December 2020
Advice and Information
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Being Myself Report - A look at the Emotional Wellbeing of young people in Daventry Town
Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was commissioned by Healthy Young Daventry to carry out a study into emotional wellbeing and self-harm among young people in Daventry.
21 December 2020
Report
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The Government has announced today that Northamptonshire will remain in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system
The decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.
17 December 2020
News
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Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Year
As 2020 draws to a close, we would like to thank our volunteers, staff, and those that shared their views with Healthwatch Northamptonshire during this difficult year.
17 December 2020
News
In need of support to get you back to feeling like you this Christmas? We offer free and confidential support to get you back to feeling yourself. Call us on 0300 999 1616 or visits www.nhft.nhs.uk/iapt
Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry and stress this Christmas?
Is the Christmas food shopping booked? Did I order the last Christmas presents? There is a lot to think about this time of year, and it can become overwhelming at times.
15 December 2020
News
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Community Healthcare for Young People Focus Groups Report
Find out what young people told us about their views and experiences of community health and wellbeing services.
10 December 2020
Report
NHFT have produced a campaign focusing on support mental health over the Christmas period
“I don’t feel the Christmas spirit this year.”
8 December 2020
Advice and Information
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The way health and care professionals in Northamptonshire use the information they hold about you is changing
Local providers of health and social care have a duty to keep complete, accurate and up-to-date information about your care to ensure you can receive the best possible treatment and support.
8 December 2020
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NHS 111 First
A new national programme called NHS 111 First, which encourages patients to contact NHS 111 before attending an Emergency Department (A&E) so they can be directed straight to the right service for their needs, is now live.
3 December 2020
News
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Northamptonshire is placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system
The Government has announced that Northamptonshire will be placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system, starting on Wednesday 2 December.
26 November 2020
News
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Are you accessible for people with any level of hearing loss?
Deafconnect is the only charity in Northamptonshire supporting deaf people of all ages. They are continuing to provide support and services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Virtual Visiting and Covid arrangements at local hospitals
Innovative ‘virtual visiting’ live links at Kettering and Northampton General Hospital are supporting hundreds of local families who can’t visit their loved ones in hospital.
25 November 2020
Advice and Information