1. 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.

  2. West Northamptonshire Council South Northamptonshire Area: Mental health, loneliness and wellbeing

    Advice and Information -

    Want to spend more time outdoors? Or fancy a brush with art?

  3. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars premier video about visit to Kettering General Hospital

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars teamed up to create a short film about their visit to Kettering General Hospital.

  4. Our Volunteer roles

    Report -

    There are different ways in which you can become involved depending on your interests and how much time you would like to commit.

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

    Report -

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

  6. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience.

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  7. Healthwatch Northamptonshire voices its concerns about the impact of the disruption to exams on the health and wellbeing of young people and their families

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    During this time of distress caused by the exam results confusion, here are some sources of support

  8. Managing hearing loss and tinnitus during Covid-19

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    Find out about services and help available for those with hearing loss and Tinnitus during Covid-19 and how professionals can communicate better with people with hearing loss

  9. Remote accessibility for D/deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people—what can you do?

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    Find out how to better communicate with people with hearing loss during the pandemic

  10. Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire

    Advice and Information -

    The Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire website provides information and advice on support services available within the county for the Armed Forces community and their families.

  11. Information on Modern Slavery

    Advice and Information -

    Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.

  12. ACTS Amputee Support Group

    Advice and Information -

    ACTS is a group set up by Amputees in the Northampton area to provide support, advice and friendship to other Amputees and those who care for them.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  14. 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.

  15. Religious holidays and events

    News -

    Please see the below for a guide on all the holidays and observances taking place in 2024

  16. Respiratory Project Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire partnered with West Northamptonshire Council to conduct research on the experiences of individuals with respiratory conditions and we are happy to announce that this report is now available.

  17. 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.