1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Update on access to NHS Dental Services in the Midlands - March 2021

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    We are aware that people in Northamptonshire are finding it difficult to access NHS dental treatment and we are discussing the issues with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.

  6. Step 2 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom came into effect Monday

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    From Monday 12 April, residents of Northamptonshire and across England will take Step 2 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown.

  7. Local services for young people and their mental health

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    We understand that during these difficult times, young people particularly might struggle with their mental health. There are local services available to help you or someone you know.

  8. Mental health advice and information

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    Local and national organisations that can help you with your mental health.

  9. Mental Health Awareness Week: Highlighting partnership working to promote the protection and resilience of young people’s mental health and well-being

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    Public Health Northamptonshire, North and West Northamptonshire Councils and Free2Talk have teamed up to listen to and help with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health across the county.

  10. Young People’s views and experiences of COVID-19 and Lockdowns in Northamptonshire

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    Thanks to young people speaking to us and letting their voices be heard, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have a better understanding of young people’s views and experiences of health and social care services over the last year.

  11. Annual Report 2020-2021 - On equal terms

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    This year has been a very difficult one for everybody. While Healthwatch could not visit health and social care premises, we were still able to investigate the impact of the pandemic on people's access to the services that matter to them most.

  12. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2020-2021

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    Like everyone else across the country, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire were impacted by COVID-19. We started last year in a full national lockdown but that has not stopped some amazing work from happening.

  13. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  14. Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Your feedback from 2020 suggested that more people were providing care to their loved ones during the pandemic and the changes to services had put extra strain on carers. In 2021, we set out to find out more about the experiences of unpaid carers.

  15. What to do it you are struggling to find a dentist

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    It is currently very difficult to find an NHS dentist and the number of people contacting us for help continues to increase. We are raising this issue with health planners at a local and national level and giving people the following advice.

  16. NHS dentistry and Covid-19 update - November 2021

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    Access to NHS dental care continues to be an issue you are raising with us locally, which we have been raising with NHS England. The NHS England Midlands Dental Commissioning Team have sent us the following new update.