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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
Kettering General Hospital entrance
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
Kettering General Hospital entrance
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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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
covid-19 app
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
Older lady leaving hospital with info pack
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
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Managing hearing loss and tinnitus during Covid-19
Find out about services and help available for those with hearing loss and Tinnitus during Covid-19 and how professionals can communicate better with people with hearing loss
21 September 2020
Advice and Information
A man standing in a hospital reception area
Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
25 August 2020
Advice and Information
Woman at hospital and person being pushed in a wheelchair
Restoring Breast Screening Services in the Midlands
NHS Breast Screening services have been affected by a range of clinical and operational impacts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Local breast screening services took the decision to reschedule appointments and invitations for tests to a later date.
25 August 2020
News
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