1. NHS warning as winter vomiting bug closes 1,000 hospital beds

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    Find out more about how you can prevent the spread of winter norovirus

  2. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  3. 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.

  4. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  5. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  6. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  7. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  8. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  9. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  10. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  11. Our vision, values and strategy

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    Find out about Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy

  12. Fighting flu – winter vaccination is everybody’s business

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    Last year nearly 2,400 people had to be admitted to hospital with flu or flu-related complications. Find out how you can prevent the spread of flu.

  13. Carers' Voice Northamptonshire

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    Carers' Voice Northamptonshire has now closed but please contact Healthwatch Northamptonshire with any feedback or Northamptonshire Carers for any guidance or support.

  14. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they an help you.

  15. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  16. Tips for choosing a care home

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    Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Healthwatch England has pulled together some of the best tips provided by the NHS and other organisations in England to help you make the right choice.

  17. What can I expect from young people’s mental health services?

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    Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.

  18. Do you know what short breaks are?

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    An Easy Read Guide about Short Breaks available in Northamptonshire

  19. Protect your unborn baby this winter with a free flu jab

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    Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are being urged to have their free flu vaccination to help keep themselves and their unborn baby safe and well.

  20. How does the NHS in England work? An alternative guide

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    How does the NHS in England work? What organisations make it up? And how is it changing over time?

  21. Free NHS Health Checks for 40 - 74 year olds

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    The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.

  22. Recently had vomiting and or diarrhoea? Please do not go into A&E or hospitals

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    Kettering General Hospital and Nene Clinical Commissioning Group are urging local people not to attend A&E – or visit relatives in hospitals – if they have, or have recently had, vomiting and/or diarrhoea.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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?

  26. 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.

  27. 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?

  28. New online system to cut Blue Badge application time

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    People eligible for Blue Badges can apply in a fraction of the previous time, thanks to a new system in Northamptonshire.

  29. Successful procurements mean Corby’s Urgent Care Centre will continue and an extra 1,000 NHS appointments a month will be available via a brand-new service

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    NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group has successfully procured two new contracts - meaning Corby’s Urgent Care Centre (UCC) service will continue and a new service providing 1,000 extra GP related appointments a month will be on offer to patients.

  30. Finding out more about Continuing Health Care

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    Continuing Health Care is social care arranged and funded by the NHS for people who have been assessed as needing care to manage a health problem.

  31. Young Healthwatch Resources

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    Take a look at Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s 10 top tips when engaging with children and young people – produced by EMAHSN (East Midlands Academic Health Science Network).

  32. Information on Coronavirus

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    Read the advice and information from NHS England, Public Health England and Northamptonshire councils about the Coronavirus.

  33. Coronavirus: Advice from other organisations

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    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.

  34. Coronavirus: Local services and updates

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    The links on this page are to help you find information about local services and updates relating to coronavirus all in one place.

  35. Our strategy and work plan 2020 - 2021

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    The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.

  36. Public asked to comply with guidance on the wearing of face coverings

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    As restrictions ease and more businesses and amenities open up across Northamptonshire, Public Health Officials are urging the public to comply with the guidance on the wearing of face coverings.

  37. Request help and support - Coronavirus

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    How to request support from volunteers if you are self-isolating in Northamptonshire and need help.

  38. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    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.

  39. Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The joint COVID-19 Northamptonshire Strategic Coordination Centre* has issued an update about pharmacy opening hours, including over the Easter weekend:

  40. Accessing dental services in the East Midlands

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    An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands:

  41. Planning care at the end of life

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    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.

  42. New COVID-19 clinics to help self-isolating patients access urgent medical advice

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    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.

  43. Continue to seek medical help for serious conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    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.

  44. Remote consultations in general practice

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    For many people, it’s more convenient to be able to speak to their GP or other healthcare professionals remotely.

  45. Advice for parents during coronavirus - what to do if your child is unwell or injured

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    Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do when your child is unwell or injured.

  46. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  47. Quit for Covid with Public Health Northamptonshire’s Stop Smoking Service

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    Public Health Northamptonshire is encouraging smokers to #QuitforCovid, not only to protect themselves but to reduce demand on NHS services.

  48. New urgent dental care services in Northamptonshire

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    People in need of the most urgent dental care in Northamptonshire can now access one of eight new Urgent Dental Centres (UDCs) which are open across the county.