1. Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

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  2. Dying Matters Week 2018

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  4. Getting the basics right for people who are Deaf

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    Thanks to Sandra, NHS England is improving the way they communicate with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

  5. Health and social care needs of the Armed Forces Community in Northamptonshire

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire carried out a survey on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire to find out more about the health and social care needs of the Armed Forces community in Northamptonshire.

  6. Annual Report 2017-18

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    2017/18 has been an exciting year for us, albeit not without continuing financial challenges.

  7. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars Visit to Kettering General Hospital

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    A group of young volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars (a group for young people in Northamptonshire with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) spent the day at the children’s areas at Kettering General Hospital.

  8. 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.

  9. Enter and View - Hospitals

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers Sheila White and Wendy Patel visit the wards and departments at Kettering General Hospital to carry out '15 Step Challenge' audits.

  10. Quick poll results - Three-quarters of you would like to be involved in producing your care plan

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    Our June 2018 quick poll asked you about how you want to be involved in planning for your care as you get older.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Speak up for better care

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    You have the power to help make change happen. It Starts With You.

  15. 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

  16. Find services

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  17. Supporting children and families where ASD and ADHD is suspected

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire talked to 12 families who had experience of the process of assessment for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the previous 12 months.

  18. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2017-18

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire had a busy year during 2017-18! Check out their mini Annual Report to find out more.

  19. 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.

  20. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and National Citizen Service visit to Elm Bank Care Home, Kettering

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    In July 2018, 15 young people completing the National Citizenship Service (NCS) scheme visited Elm Bank Care Home, in Kettering Northamptonshire.

  21. 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.

  22. Can't find the right support?

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    If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below.

  23. 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!

  24. Our role

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    We're here to find out matters to you and to help make sure your views shape the support you need.

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. Young Carers Awareness Day

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  28. Children’s mental health week

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  29. Time to talk day

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  30. Student Volunteering Week

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  31. Young people’s views and experiences of emotional wellbeing support in Northamptonshire

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    In the spring and summer of 2018, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire gathered the views and experiences from young people across the county on mental health and wellbeing services.

  32. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire takes part in Takeover Day

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

  33. Care Day 2019

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  34. Volunteers Week

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  35. Carers Week

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  36. Diabetes Week

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  37. Care Homes Open Day 2019

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  38. 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?

  39. Your way to have your say on health and social care - different languages and formats

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    Download information about Healthwatch in different languages

  40. 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.