We have been shortlisted for a national award!
In September 2024 Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire published a report detailing our findings on ‘Young people and their families’ experiences of Autism and ADHD diagnosis in Northamptonshire’. The project looked at young people's experiences, the challenges they face and the support they want to receive.
Read our shortlisted report here
The feedback we received has helped improve care pathways and training for children, young people, and their families who need further support. Their insights have also influenced the Partnership Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project which will be going live in forty primary schools across the county to improve the help younger children receive whether they have a diagnosis or not.
As part of the local NHS’s Autism Strategy, a “no decision about us without us” approach has been adopted which puts the voices and experiences of neurodivergent children, young people, and their families at the heart of shaping care to meet their needs.
The National Healthwatch Impact Awards recognise outstanding examples of people sharing their experiences to improve care for their community and we are honoured to be alongside other excellent projects from across the country. The whole shortlist can be viewed here, with the winner being announced on the 13th March.
‘Our staff and volunteers are committed to ensuring that health and social care services meet the needs of local people but it’s the firsthand experiences of our residents that drive our work. Being shortlisted for this award is a proud moment for us, but the real recognition goes to everyone in the community who continuously supports our mission. This is an achievement for everyone in Northamptonshire’.
