1. Neighbouring Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP)

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    If you live near the borders of the county you might be affected by Sustainability and Transformation Plans of neighbouring regions.

  2. Experiences of pregnancy, birth and onwards: The views of parents about services and support in Northamptonshire

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    In March 2016, Healthwatch Northamptonshire asked 77 parents with infants or young children their views on the help and support they received during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period.

  3. Access to health and social care services for Northamptonshire’s homeless and vulnerably housed population - The views of homeless people and professionals

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    In late 2016 Healthwatch Northamptonshire undertook a piece of work to find out more about the views and experiences of Northamptonshire’s homeless and vulnerably housed population, a seldom heard group.

  4. Annual Report 2016-17

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    Last year was another busy year for Healthwatch Northamptonshire! You can read all about it in our Annual Report 2016/17.

  5. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  6. World Breastfeeding Week - 4 August 2017

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    At this year's World Breastfeeding Week, which took place on the 4 August 2017 at Abington Park, we were joined by Northamptonshire Breastfeeding Alliance, Diana from Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and Ann and Kate from NGH.

  7. 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.

  8. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  9. Home care services: What people told Healthwatch about their experiences

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    Over the last year, the number of local Healthwatch citing improvements to home care services as a priority for their community has doubled. A new report explains what people have told Healthwatch about their experience of home care.

  10. Public invited to Northampton General Hospital AGM

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  11. Connected Together Community Interest Company (CTCIC) becomes a certified member of the Market Research Society (MRS).

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    All MRS Company Partners and their employees agree to adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct and MRS Company Partner Quality Commitment whilst undertaking research.

  12. Northamptonshire GPs asked to keep things simple when seeking patient feedback

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    New research by health and care champion Healthwatch England adds to a growing evidence base that people recognise the pressures the NHS is under and want to help make it better by sharing their feedback.

  13. Do you know what short breaks are?

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    An Easy Read Guide about Short Breaks available in Northamptonshire

  14. 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.

  15. Most people still getting good care – but health and care system is ‘straining at the seams’, making future quality precarious

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    This year’s State of Care shows that, thanks to the efforts of staff and leaders, the quality of health and social care has been maintained despite very real challenges and the majority of people are getting good, safe care.

  16. Quick poll results - Over half of you told us you find making a GP appointment difficult!

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    Our September quick poll asked you how you find making an appointment with your GP surgery. Thank you to the 213 people who took part!

  17. 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?

  18. Annual Meeting - 19 October 2017

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    Thank you to all that attended and made our Annual Meeting a great opportunity to network as well as a chance to find out more about what Healthwatch Northamptonshire achieved in 2016/17 and to hear from Jane Mordue from Healthwatch England.

  19. CQC’s new strategy for engaging with the public up to 2021

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    Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a new strategy for how they will engage with the public to help make them a strong, independent regulator that is always on the side of people using care services.

  20. The use of additional services at local pharmacies - Findings from our Make Your Voice Count survey

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    We asked people about their opinions and use of additional services at their local pharmacies, besides dispensing and disposal of medication and advice on treatment of minor conditions.

  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. 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).

  23. 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.

  24. The experiences of children and young people of health services

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire wanted to seek the views of children and young people directly in a different and engaging way.

  25. Young Healthwatch Relaunch Report

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    In October 2017, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire held a relaunch to spread the message about Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire, what we do and to encourage more people to join.

  26. Discharge from hospital and follow up support

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire sought to find out the experiences of patients being discharged from the two general hospitals in Northamptonshire - Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH).

  27. Maternity services in Northamptonshire: The views of parents

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    In summer 2017, Healthwatch Northamptonshire worked with Nene NHS and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups to gather the views and experiences of parents that were currently using or had recently used maternity services in Northamptonshire.

  28. Residents in Northamptonshire are officially told to ‘Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives’

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    The national lockdown restrictions are now in place until further review.

  29. Board Meeting

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  30. Update on COVID-19 vaccination programme in Northamptonshire

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    Our vaccination capacity continues to grow in Northamptonshire with GP-led community vaccination services now up and running across all seven of our county's districts and boroughs, and more set to open by the end of this week.

  31. Board Meeting

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  32. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire are seeking the views on COVID-19 and lockdown from young people in Northamptonshire

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    A survey designed by volunteers of Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire is looking to seek the views and experiences of young people aged between 11 and 19 during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  33. COVID-19 vaccination advice and information

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    Find more information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme here.

  34. LGBT+ history month

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  35. Cervical cancer prevention week

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  36. Children's mental health week

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  37. Dignity action day

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  38. Arthritis Action - East Anglia Coffee morning

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  39. Arthritis Action - East Anglia Afternoon Group

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  40. Arthritis Action - East Anglia Evening Group

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  41. NHS 111 First - We would like to hear your views and feedback!

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    Have you heard of or used the new NHS 111 First service? Please tell us about your views and experiences.

  42. Healthwatch Rutland is looking to hire a Community Engagement Officer based in Oakham

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    Healthwatch Rutland have an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team to lead on the development of their volunteer base and to facilitate engagement and involvement of local people in their work.

  43. Advice on the complaints process for healthcare organisations

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    The Department of Health and Social Care are aware that due to the ongoing pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare organisations are encountering significant pressure on staff time.

  44. Lateral Flow Device Testing Launches in Northamptonshire

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    Two new community COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device Testing Centres have opened in Northamptonshire this week. Lateral Flow Device testing is otherwise known as rapid testing, and is used in people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19.

  45. Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives

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    Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives as COVID-19 cases continue to display a steady drop during national lockdown.

  46. Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?

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    Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

  47. COVID-19 vaccination information event supporting Black, Asian, African and African-Caribbean Communities in Northamptonshire

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    Northants Black Communities Together and Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership are holding a joint online event to answer your questions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

  48. What can your NHS dentist do for you? - Guidance from NHS England

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced this national guidance leaflet to help explain how NHS dental services work

  49. Gluten Free Food Supply in Northamptonshire

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    Your feedback is sought by NHS England and Improvement about the prescribing of gluten free food by pharmacies in Northamptonshire.