1. Annual Report 2018-19

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    Read all about our year!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. The CQC rates EMAS as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for caring

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    Congratulations to East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) which was graded overall as 'Good', with 'Outstanding' for the care that it provides, in the recent Care Quality Commission inspection report.

  5. We’ve been re-accredited with the Investing in Children Membership Award™

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    We are very pleased to have re-accredited with the Investing in Children Membership Award™ for our work with Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire.

  6. Mental Health Crisis Support Survey

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    We want to know about experiences of mental health crisis services in Northamptonshire. Help shape services by answering our survey.

  7. Northamptonshire Health, Care and Wellbeing Plan

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    Join the conversation and have your say

  8. Young Healthwatch attend training on how to use the 15 Steps Challenge tool

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    This week we were pleased to run training about NHS England's 15 Step Challenge for young people from local Young Healthwatch's across the country.

  9. How volunteering with us helped Tanzi secure her university place

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    Congratulations to Tanzi, our Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair, who has been a volunteer with us for four years.

  10. Healthwatch Northamptonshire shortlisted for national award

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    After reviewing almost 150 entries, Healthwatch England has announced the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019

  11. Launch of the pharmacy inspections website and learning from inspections report

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    Publication of pharmacy inspection reports to help drive improvement in pharmacy practice.

  12. The ‘Big Ideas’ people in Northamptonshire think would improve local health and care services

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire and NHCP NHS Long Term Plan community engagement report now published!

  13. 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.

  14. Healthwatch Northamptonshire receives highly commended recognition at national award

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been recognised as highly commended in the ‘Helping more people to have their say’ category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  15. 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.

  16. World Arthritis Day

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  17. International Women's Day

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  18. Movember

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  19. Ask your pharmacist week

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  20. International day of people with disabilities

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  21. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  22. Deaf Awareness Week 2020

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  23. Young Carers Awareness Day 2020

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  24. Dignity Action Day 2020

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  25. LGBT History Month 2020

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  26. Children's Mental Health Week 2020

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  27. World Cancer Day

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  28. Time to Talk Day 2020

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  29. Student Volunteering Week 2020

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  30. Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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  31. 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.

  32. We want to know about the emotional wellbeing of Young Carers’ in Northamptonshire

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Young Carers Service want to find out about the emotional wellbeing of young carers locally.

  33. 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

  34. Local young carers help develop a Commonwealth young carer charter at the East Africa Young Carers Festival 2019

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    Members of Northamptonshire Young Carers and Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire members participated via video link in the East Africa Young Carers Festival 2019.

  35. 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.

  36. Frequently Asked Questions

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    Couldn't find the answer you're looking for? See some of our frequently asked questions's about Healthwatch Northamptonshire.

  37. Self-Care Week (18 - 24 November 2019)

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  38. We want your views of using emergency ambulance services

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    To support our work on ambulance response times, we need your recent experiences of calling for an emergency ambulance.