1. Report -

    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. 
  2. Report -

    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.
  3. Report -

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

    Our Report on Patient Transport is now published.
  5. Report -

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

    Gabriella Van Beek, Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire Operations Manager, recently shared her patient story at Northampton General Hospital. She shares her experience of the care she received and changes that could be made when visiting NGH after breaking her leg in October 2023.
  7. News -

    The NHS report recently published came after a nine-week review by independent peer and surgeon Lord Darzi, who was asked to identify the current failings in the health service.
  8. Report -

    On the 20th of June 2024, we visited Kettering General Hospital's Ophthalmology Department to carry out an Enter and View. We are happy to share the final report below.
  9. News -

    The government has recently launched the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS. See below how you can contribute to an improved NHS.
  10. Response -

    Couldn't find the answer you're looking for? See some of our frequently asked questions about Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire.
  11. Report -

    Download information about Healthwatch in different languages
  12. Advice and Information -

    Find out about Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire's vision, values and strategy
  13. Report -

    Our vision: Healthwatch Northamptonshire will be a strong, resolute and independent community champion
  14. Report -

    In October 2017, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire held a relaunch to spread the message about Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire, what we do and to encourage more people to join.
  15. Report -

    In summer 2017, Healthwatch Northamptonshire worked with Nene NHS and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups to gather the views and experiences of parents that were currently using or had recently used maternity services in Northamptonshire.
  16. Report -

    Throughout October, November and December 2014, we ran our public engagement campaign, Make your Voice Count 2. Our aim is to engage with the community and gather your views and experiences.
  17. News -

    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been recognised as highly commended in the ‘Helping more people to have their say’ category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.
  18. Advice and Information -

    Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Healthwatch England has pulled together some of the best tips provided by the NHS and other organisations in England to help you make the right choice.
  19. News -

    After reviewing almost 150 entries, Healthwatch England has announced the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019
  20. News -

    We are very pleased to have re-accredited with the Investing in Children Membership Award™ for our work with Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire.
  21. Advice and Information -

    Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.
  22. News -

    All MRS Company Partners and their employees agree to adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct and MRS Company Partner Quality Commitment whilst undertaking research.
  23. Advice and Information -

    An Easy Read Guide about Short Breaks available in Northamptonshire
  24. Advice and Information -

    Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are being urged to have their free flu vaccination to help keep themselves and their unborn baby safe and well.
  25. Blog -

    Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the county's independent health and care champion. This short video explains in just one minute what our organisation is all about.
  26. News -

    This is a massive achievement for all the inspirational young people involved with Healthwatch Northamptonshire
  27. News -

    Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the independent champion for health and social care in the county. After a robust recruitment process, Dr David N Jones has become the new Chair from April 2018 to June 2020.
  28. News -

    Healthwatch Northamptonshire has gained the Investing in Volunteers award, in recognition of how we support our volunteers to shape local health and social care services.
  29. Advice and Information -

    From 25 May, you’ll be able to make a choice about how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data. Are you?
  30. News -

    After reviewing over 170 entries, Healthwatch England has announced all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.
  31. News -

    We are very pleased to have been recognised at the Healthwatch England Conference Awards in Stratford upon Avon last week, attended by all 152 local Healthwatch!
  32. News -

    We would like to introduce you to the new Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair - Tanzi Chaudhury
  33. Blog -

    This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), Healthwatch Northamptonshire is looking forward to celebrating the work of our local community and promoting the valuable positive impacts volunteers have on our society.
  34. News -

    Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) have asked us to make a pledge called #mywellbeingpledge to take steps for ourselves and for others to look at our mental health, just as much our physical health.
  35. Blog -

    Veronica Male is a Chartered Legal Executive at a Northamptonshire solicitors, specialising in Court of Protection work and has been a volunteer with Healthwatch Northamptonshire for almost 2 years.
  36. Advice and Information -

    Take a look at Healthwatch Northamptonshire’s 10 top tips when engaging with children and young people – produced by EMAHSN (East Midlands Academic Health Science Network).
  37. News -

    Healthwatch Northamptonshire has been monitoring the rapidly unfolding situation around COVID-19 on a daily basis to consider its impact on how we work and how we best support our staff, volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
  38. Advice and Information -

    The Healthwatch Northamptonshire annual plan helps provide commissioners and key stakeholders with an overview of planned activity for the next 12 months.
  39. Advice and Information -

    Connected Together can help organisations in many ways to effectively engage with your community.
  40. News -

    Healthwatch Northamptonshire Chair, Dr David N Jones, is standing down from his global leadership role as Coordinator of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development after more than a decade in the global team.
  41. News -

    Thank you to all that attended and made our Annual Meeting a great opportunity to network as well as a chance to find out more about what Healthwatch Northamptonshire achieved in 2016/17 and to hear from Jane Mordue from Healthwatch England.
  42. Advice and Information -

    The care you receive from a GP is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start when you want to sort out a problem with a GP.
  43. Advice and Information -

    NHS dental care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you where to start if you have a problem with an NHS dentist.
  44. Advice and Information -

    If you’re unhappy about your treatment for a mental health problem, you may be able to make a complaint.
  45. Advice and Information -

    A collection of local health and social care complaints contacts