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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
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Healthwatch Northamptonshire - protecting the rights and interests of people using health and social care in Northamptonshire during the pandemic
A message from our Chair, Dr David N Jones
9 April 2020
Blog
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Accessing dental services in the East Midlands
An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:
9 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic
The joint COVID-19 Northamptonshire Strategic Coordination Centre* has issued an update about pharmacy opening hours, including over the Easter weekend:
9 April 2020
Advice and Information
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What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?
Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.
9 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Request help and support - Coronavirus
How to request support from volunteers if you are self-isolating in Northamptonshire and need help.
2 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s support for health and care services and the people using them during the pandemic
As a statutory body, Healthwatch has the role of working with others to both help communities have clear and accurate information and advice and safeguard the rights and wellbeing of people who use health and social care services.
30 March 2020
News
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Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations
It can be hard to keep up with the constantly changing and evolving nature of guidance and help with coronavirus. Here are some links to different national organisations and their advice.
25 March 2020
Advice and Information
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Visits to mental health crisis support services in Northamptonshire
Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been carrying out a series of visits to NHS and Social Care funded services in Northamptonshire to ascertain the experience and opinions of service users, with a particular focus on mental health.
23 March 2020
Report
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Young people’s experiences of Personal, Social, Health and Education
Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was commissioned by Public Health Northamptonshire to carry out a review of Personal, Social, Health and Education (PSHE) in Northamptonshire schools. The report has now been published.
17 March 2020
Report