1. We want to know about experiences of mental health crisis services in Northamptonshire

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    We want to find out people’s experience of seeking help at a time of mental health crisis. We want to hear from people about what works and what could be better. The survey is for mental health care services for adults only.

  2. Speak up and help improve services in Northamptonshire

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    We all love the NHS, but let’s make it even better this year. Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020

  3. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Takeover Day

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers took part in activities to find out more about Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital and to give young people a taste of future careers in the NHS

  4. Visit to St Andrew’s Healthcare

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire representatives carry out visits to health and social care services to ascertain the quality of care, experience and opinions of service users and make recommendations where there are areas for improvement.

  5. Dr David N Jones talks about A&E pressures on BBC Look East

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair, David N Jones, spoke on BBC Look East about the building pressures for A&E and the changes to performance targets.

  6. Have you had a bad experience of NHS administration? We need your views.

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    Have you had problems with NHS administrative processes, such as booking appointments, referrals, prescriptions or other correspondence with NHS services? We want to hear how people's care experience has been affected by poor NHS administration.

  7. We want to know about the health and wellbeing of young people in East Northamptonshire

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    Young Healthwatch is conducting a survey asking 11 to 19 year old’s about their physical health, lifestyle and emotional health in East Northamptonshire. The survey includes questions on how young people engage with leisure activities locally.

  8. Being Myself Daventry Survey

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    Young Healthwatch is conducting a survey on behalf of Healthy Young Daventry asking 11 to 19 year old’s about their physical health, lifestyle and emotional health. The survey includes questions on how young people manage difficult emotions.

  9. Our update about COVID-19 and remote working

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been monitoring the rapidly unfolding situation around COVID-19 on a daily basis to consider its impact on how we work and how we best support our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders.

  10. Young people’s experiences of Personal, Social, Health and Education

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    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.

  11. Visits to mental health crisis support services in Northamptonshire

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    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.

  12. Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s support for health and care services and the people using them during the pandemic

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    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.

  13. Share your experience of health and social care services during the COVID-19 pandemic so we can help services better help you

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    During the current crisis, it is really important that we hear about your good and bad experiences of health and social care.

  14. Northamptonshire Adult Social Services Independent Service User Survey

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    Last year Northamptonshire County Council commissioned us to find out what changes are needed in the way they provide adult social care.

  15. Young Carers Takeover Project report

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    Thanks to a Takeover Challenge grant, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Young Carers Service were able to work together to explore the needs and experiences of young carers.

  16. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience.

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  17. Annual Report 2019-20 - Guided by you

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    During 2019-20 we undertook some exciting projects and continued to ensure that the views and needs of the people of Northamptonshire are considered, particularly as services and organisations are restructured.

  18. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2019-20

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire has had a busy year!

  19. Residents of Northampton urged to taken action as cases rise

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    Read the latest important local update about coronavirus.

  20. Great response to local Coronavirus testing from the Northampton community and continued reminder to people of the county to stay vigilant

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    Read the latest important local update about coronavirus.

  21. Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair Stands Down After More Than 10 Years in Global Leadership Role

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair, Dr David N Jones, is standing down from his global leadership role as Coordinator of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development after more than a decade in the global team.

  22. Young Healthwatch: Letter to past and future me

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    Two volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have written letters that reflect on the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact that it has had. One has been written to their 10-year-old self and one to themself in 10 years time.

  23. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. You can help improve care in Northamptonshire by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.

  24. Healthwatch Northamptonshire voices its concerns about the impact of the disruption to exams on the health and wellbeing of young people and their families

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    During this time of distress caused by the exam results confusion, here are some sources of support

  25. Post COVID-19 Patient information pack

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    The local post COVID-19 Patient information pack has been developed to help patients who have had COVID-19 to recover and manage their symptoms following COVID-19.

  26. 15 Steps Maternity 'Virtual Visit' report

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    Volunteers from Northamptonshire’s Maternity Voice Partnership and Healthwatch Northamptonshire conducted a virtual 15 Steps Visit of the labour and postnatal wards at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital on 30 June 2020.

  27. Restoring Breast Screening Services in the Midlands

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    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.

  28. Northampton Borough and Corby Borough removed from the government watch list

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    Northampton and Corby has now been removed from the Government watch list for Coronavirus this week

  29. New NHS COVID-19 app

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    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. World Mental Health Day 2020

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    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.

  31. Northamptonshire placed in Tier 1 on COVID-19 Alert System

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    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:

  32. 15 Steps Visits to Kettering General Hospital: Summary and Impact Report

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    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.

  33. Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers shortlisted for national award for their visits giving feedback to Kettering General Hospital

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    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.

  34. Northamptonshire’s Community Resilience hub continues to provide support for the most vulnerable

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    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.

  35. Flu vaccinations for Carers

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    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.

  36. Watch our 2019-20 Annual Meeting

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    Our annual meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 29 October 2020 at 11am and was a success; streaming to viewers Live on YouTube

  37. Do you know what to do if an adult is at risk of harm and abuse?

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    Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board has launched an online survey to find out people’s understanding of safeguarding and if they know how to raise a concern if someone they know is at risk of harm and abuse.

  38. Sheila and Wendy win prestigious national award for Healthwatch Northamptonshire

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    Two of our dedicated volunteers who made an amazing 43 trips to inspect 36 wards and departments in a year at Kettering General Hospital have won Healthwatch Northamptonshire a national award.

  39. Northamptonshire is placed in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system

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    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.

  40. NHS 111 First

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    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.

  41. The way health and care professionals in Northamptonshire use the information they hold about you is changing

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    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.

  42. Community Healthcare for Young People Focus Groups Report

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    Find out what young people told us about their views and experiences of community health and wellbeing services.

  43. Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry and stress this Christmas?

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    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.

  44. Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and New Year

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    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.

  45. The Government has announced today that Northamptonshire will remain in Tier 2 of the three tier COVID-19 alert system

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    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.