1. Healthwatch England launch the 'Because We All Care' campaign with the CQC

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    Everyone has different experiences of care - Healthwatch England wants to hear feedback on health and social care from everyone. Tell them about your care to make sure services work better for us all.

  2. Experiences and opinions of NHS 111 First in Northamptonshire

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    Together with Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire found out what people thought of the new NHS 111 First service.

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  4. We have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers accreditation!

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire have been awarded the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation due to our volunteers hard work in the community to improve health and social care services.

  5. What are your experiences of accessing a GP appointment in Northamptonshire?

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    We want to know about your experiences with accessing GP services in Northamptonshire.

  6. Annual Report 2021-2022 - Championing what matters to you

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    Our 2021-2022 Annual Report looks at the work that we completed last year whilst still being limited by the new ways of working. Despite the year's challenges we continue to work relentlessly to ensure the public's voice was heard.

  7. Young People’s Views of the Transition to Adult Mental Health Services

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire (YHWN) worked with Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NCCG) to help improve young people’s transition from youth to adult mental health services.

  8. Our Confidentiality Policy

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    During their employment, in the case of directors, board members, staff, or in their capacity of volunteers, persons will most certainly have access to or have sight of documents and other information that is of a confidential nature.

  9. Our Code of Conduct with CYP

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    This Code of Behaviour must be used in conjunction with CTCIC’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

  10. Our Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Policy

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    The purpose of this policy is to outline the duty and responsibilities of staff, Board members and volunteers in relation to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse.

  11. Our Customer Care Policy

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    This policy covers Connected Together CIC and all its contracts and managed organisations.

  12. Our Data Protection Policy

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    This policy supports the legal requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation, and the Data Protection Act 2018 (the UK’s interpretation of the European GDPR), which places certain obligations on CTCIC.

  13. Our Declaration of Interests Policy

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    Connected Together Community Interest Company (CTCIC) Board has overall responsibility for volunteers within CTCIC, its organisations, contracts, and subsidiaries,

  14. Our Equality and Diversity Policy

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    Connected Together CIC is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our employees and volunteers and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

  15. Our Harassment and Dignity Policy

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    This policy is intended to provide help and support to Connected Together volunteers who feel that they have been denied the right to be treated with dignity and respect

  16. Our Online and Virtual Meetings policy

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    It is very important that every member of staff and volunteer who works with CTCIC/Local Healthwatch is aware of their role and responsibilities online and have clear guidelines under which to operate.

  17. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

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    This policy refers to children and young people (CYP). For the purposes of this policy a child, as defined by the Children Act 1989 and 2004, is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday.

  18. Our Volunteer and Expenses Policy

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    In carrying out Connected Together CIC’s (CTCIC’s) approved business and activities board members and volunteers could incur expenses. We want to be sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to take part in Connected Together.

  19. Our Whistleblowing Policy

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    Whistleblowing is a disclosure of information by individuals that relates to danger, fraud, illegal or unethical conduct of the employer, an employee, board member or volunteer. It need not be a matter of financial governance.

  20. Our Environmental Policy

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    CTCIC recognises that under environmental legislation it has responsibility and accountability for its impacts on the environment created (both directly and indirectly) by our operations, services, and activities.

  21. Our ICT Acceptable Use policy

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    The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all ICT equipment used by Connected Together CIC, (from hereinafter referred to as CTCIC) and all contracts it holds is used effectively, safely, and legally

  22. Our Problem Solving policy

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    Occasionally issues can arise when someone is volunteering with us. It is important to have procedures in place to help deal with any issues before they become bigger problems

  23. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Northamptonshire

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    Patient Transport Services (EMAS) provides non-emergency patient transport for people in Northamptonshire.

  24. Annual Meeting 2021-2022

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    Our 2021-2022 Annual Meeting held live via Zoom on November 2nd can now be viewed by the public.

  25. Taking care of Cyber Essentials

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire are happy to announce that we have been awarded the Cyber Essentials accreditation.

  26. Service for local cancer patients wins top award

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    A cancer service that offers emotional, practical, and financial support to people living with cancer has won a national award.

  27. Kettering General Hospital is looking for a new Non-Executive Director

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    Kettering General Hospital is currently looking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors.

  28. Belinda Black has been appointed the Interim Chair of Healthwatch England

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    We are glad to announce that Belinda Black has been appointed as the Interim Chair of Healthwatch England.

  29. Our Health and Safety Policy

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    Connected Together (CTCIC) is committed to the health, safety and welfare of employees as defined in all current legislation and relevant codes of practice and guidance applicable to the services we provide.

  30. Our Media Policy

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    The purpose of this policy is to ensure Connected Together CIC and all its organisations/contracts, for example HWNW and HWR, have a clear process for managing media relations which staff, board members and volunteers all understand and comply with.