1. Quick poll results - Two-thirds of you told us you use libraries at least every two weeks

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    Our November/December quick poll asked you about how you use libraries. Thank you to the 70 people who took part!

  2. Crisis café is here to support you with your day-to-day struggles and mental health difficulties

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    Crisis Cafés are an easily accessible service available in the evenings and/or at weekends for people who are finding themselves in a crisis or need support with their mental health.

  3. Understanding healthcare changes in your local area and how your voice matters

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    With the progress in health and care services, there are challenges which hospitals, GP and care services need to face.

  4. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the first group in the county to win the Investing in Children Award

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    This is a massive achievement for all the inspirational young people involved with Healthwatch Northamptonshire

  5. Healthwatch Northamptonshire appoints new Chair, Dr David N Jones

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the independent champion for health and social care in the county. After a robust recruitment process, Dr David N Jones has become the new Chair from April 2018 to June 2020.

  6. Healthwatch Northamptonshire receives Investing In Volunteers award

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire has gained the Investing in Volunteers award, in recognition of how we support our volunteers to shape local health and social care services.

  7. Getting help to overcome abuse: a quick guide for young people

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    The new guide published by NICE and SCIE explains what young people should expect from services and how to get the right support.

  8. How do people feel about their data being shared by the NHS?

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    From 25 May, you’ll be able to make a choice about how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data. Are you?

  9. CQC publishes its review of how local health and social care systems work together in Northamptonshire

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its findings following a review of health and social care services in Northamptonshire.

  10. Support for elderly people and families at risk as Council struggles to contain financial pressures

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    The annual meeting of Healthwatch Northamptonshire, held on Thursday 19 July, heard from Healthwatch Chair Dr David N Jones about the very serious situation facing the county council with grave implications for adult and children’s services.

  11. Healthwatch Network Awards 2018 shortlist announced - Three nominations for Healthwatch Northamptonshire!

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    After reviewing over 170 entries, Healthwatch England has announced all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

  12. Healthwatch Northamptonshire response to Corby Urgent Care Centre judicial review ruling

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire is pleased to hear that the Judicial Review brought against Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) by the residents of Corby has been upheld.

  13. Making a complaint about social care services – What should you expect?

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    Healthwatch England has been working with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to develop a Single Complaints Statement for both professionals and the public

  14. Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Corby Clinical Commissioning Group reopen discussions about the future of Corby Urgent Care Centre

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    The Chairs of Corby CCG and Healthwatch Northamptonshire and the Chief Executives have met to review the outcome of the recent Judicial Review of Corby Urgent Care Centre.

  15. Standing Together to Stay Well this Winter

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    The NHS in Northamptonshire has taken an innovative approach to encourage local people to look after their health this winter to support the national campaign, Stay Well This Winter.

  16. Healthwatch Northamptonshire wins national award

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    We are very pleased to have been recognised at the Healthwatch England Conference Awards in Stratford upon Avon last week, attended by all 152 local Healthwatch!

  17. Free guides available to support the health and wellbeing of carers

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    NHS England has co-produced a free guide that provide older people with practical advice to support healthy caring.

  18. Meet the new Chair of Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire!

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    We would like to introduce you to the new Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair - Tanzi Chaudhury

  19. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire takes part in Takeover Day

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire took part in Takeover Day at Kettering General Hospital.

  20. West Northamptonshire Council South Northamptonshire Area: Mental health, loneliness and wellbeing

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    Want to spend more time outdoors? Or fancy a brush with art?

  21. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.