1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Our Enter and View Policy

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    The purpose of this policy and procedure document is to ensure that Healthwatch (HW) staff, volunteers and external stakeholders are clear when, where and how Enter and View is carried out.

  6. Our Complaints Policy

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    Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Connected Together CIC. Anyone who is dissatisfied with any aspects of the service received by CTCIC can make a complaint under this policy.

  7. Our Record Keeping and Retention Schedule policy

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    In general, the staff records (including those of volunteers) should be retained for 6 years after the end of employment, but need only contain sufficient information in order to provide a reference (e.g. training and disciplinary records).

  8. Tell us about your experiences with the Corby Urgent Care Centre (CUCC)

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    In February, Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire will be commencing enter and view visits to the Corby Urgent Care Centre (CUCC) where we will observe the care they provide.

  9. Join us for the Wellingborough sight loss open day

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    Join us on Monday 20th March for the Wellingborough sight loss open day in partnership with the Macular Society.

  10. Our Board Meeting Minutes from 2022

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    Read the minutes from our board meetings that took place in 2022

  11. Our report on the Young People's Health and Wellbeing survey

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire, supported by Healthwatch East and North Northamptonshire, have released their report on young people’s health and wellbeing in East Northamptonshire.

  12. Unannounced visit to Northampton General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department

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    Volunteers from Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire visited Northampton General Hospital's A&E department unannounced using their statutory power to conduct Enter and View visits on 31st January 2023.

  13. Unannounced visit to the Kettering General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department.

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire unannounced visit to Kettering General Hospital Accident and Emergency Department

  14. Access to mainstream crisis services for D/deaf and hard of hearing people

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    Shout currently provide a 24/7 free text service for times where D/deaf people feel they need immediate support.

  15. Our report on the publics' views about accessing GP appointments in Northamptonshire

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire created a short survey to ask the public their views on what was working and what could be improved to enhance the accessibility of GP services in the county.

  16. Our Annual Work Plan for 2023-2024

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    Read the HWNW Workplan to find out our planned activity for 2023-2024.

  17. Disclosure and Barring Service Policy

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    The Connected Together DBS policy covers staff and volunteers across all Connected Together CIC (CTCIC) subsidiaries and contracts.

  18. Advisory board meeting minutes 30/01/2023

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    Our minutes from our Advisory Board Virtual Meeting in Public

  19. Our Volunteer Handbook

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    This handbook has been produced to help to introduce you to the work of Connected Together CIC (CTCIC) and the organisations it manages, including Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire (HWNW) and Healthwatch Rutland (HWR).

  20. Community Engagement; Carnival 2023

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    We are proud to share our impactful experience at this year’s Northampton Carnival, which was held at the Racecourse on June 10th 2023.

  21. Annual Report 2022-2023 - Together we're making health and social care better

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    Our 2022-2023 Annual Report is a showcase of the work we completed throughout the last financial year. Read about our year!

  22. Our report on the Change Grow Live Service.

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    Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire created a survey to gather experiences from users of the substance misuse service, Change Grow Live.

  23. Corby Urgent Care Centre Visit Report

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    Our programme to understand more about how local urgent care services are meeting people's needs continues with Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire recently visiting the Corby Urgent Care Centre. 

  24. Kettering General Hospital Maternity Visit Report

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    Our initiative to understand more about how local services are meeting people's needs continued as Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire visited Kettering General Hospital to carry out a 15 steps maternity audit.

  25. Public Advisory Board meeting minutes 24/04/23

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    Our minutes from our public Advisory Board meeting held on 24/04/23.

  26. Northampton General Hospital Maternity Report

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    We are pleased to publish our Northampton General Hospital '15 Steps' Maternity Report. This report details the findings from our visit to the Maternity Ward at Northampton General Hospital.

  27. #IWILL Movement

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    We have signed the Power of Youth Charter and joined the #IWILL Movement

  28. Religious holidays and events

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

  29. Our annual work plan 2023-2024

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    The Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.

  30. Patient Transport Survey

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    Healtwatch North and West Northamptonshire have created a Patient Transport Survey after receiving reports from members of the public who have made us aware of the difficulties experienced in attending medical appointments.

  31. 15 Steps Visit at Northampton General Hospital Report

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    We are pleased to publish our 15 Steps Visit at Northampton General Hospital Report, which was performed and created by Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire.

  32. Young Healthwatch ADHD and Autism Survey

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire is seeking the views of 11-18 year olds recently diagnosed or waiting for an assessment for ADHD or Autism.

  33. Research Project Survey

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    We are running a survey to better understand what the barriers are in the public engaging with research.

  34. Respiratory Project Report

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    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.

  35. Patient Transport Report

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    Our Report on Patient Transport is now published.

  36. Announcement of Beacon membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse

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    We, along with Connected Together CIC and Healthwatch Rutland are delighted to announce our Beacon membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on domestic abuse.

  37. Annual Work Plan 2024-2025

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    The Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire annual work plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.

  38. NGH Ophthalmology Enter and View Report

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    Our report on the Enter and View we conducted at Northampton General Hospital's Ophthalmology Department has now been published.

  39. Teen Clinic Daventry

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire is running a survey on behalf of Teen Clinic Daventry. We want to hear and understand young people’s experiences using their services so that we can analyse what is working well and what can be improved to better provide help.

  40. Pharmacy First

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    Get help without a GP appointment.

  41. 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.

  42. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  43. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  44. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  45. Diabetes Week

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  46. Carers Week

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  47. Men's Health Week

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  48. World Blood Donor Day

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