1. Young Healthwatch: Letter to past and future me

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    Two volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have written letters that reflect on the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact that it has had. One has been written to their 10-year-old self and one to themself in 10 years time.

  2. The future of health and social care in Northamptonshire workshop report

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    On the 14 May 2015 Healthwatch Northamptonshire invited the heads of the local health and social care providers to a workshop to discuss the future of health and social care in Northamptonshire.

  3. 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

  4. Local services for young people and their mental health

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    We understand that during these difficult times, young people particularly might struggle with their mental health. There are local services available to help you or someone you know.

  5. World Mental Health Day 2020

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    For World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October), we are reflecting on this year and how difficult it has been on people's mental health. You can find services here if you need support.

  6. NHFT have produced a campaign focusing on support mental health over the Christmas period

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    “I don’t feel the Christmas spirit this year.”

  7. Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry and stress this Christmas?

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    Is the Christmas food shopping booked? Did I order the last Christmas presents? There is a lot to think about this time of year, and it can become overwhelming at times.

  8. Being Myself Report - A look at the Emotional Wellbeing of young people in Daventry Town

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    Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire was commissioned by Healthy Young Daventry to carry out a study into emotional wellbeing and self-harm among young people in Daventry.

  9. Care Quality Commission

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the inspector and regulator for health and adult social care facilities in England.

  10. VoiceAbility

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    VoiceAbility provide advocacy for people who need help to have their voice heard and to make complaints to health and social care services.

  11. Countywide services

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    Visit the West Northamptonshire Council or North Northamptonshire Council (depending on your location) website to find all services they provide, including adult social care, children and families services, and safeguarding of children and adults.

  12. Step 2 on the government’s ‘roadmap’ back to freedom came into effect Monday

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    From Monday 12 April, residents of Northamptonshire and across England will take Step 2 on the four-step ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown.

  13. Mental Health Awareness Week: Highlighting partnership working to promote the protection and resilience of young people’s mental health and well-being

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    Public Health Northamptonshire, North and West Northamptonshire Councils and Free2Talk have teamed up to listen to and help with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health across the county.

  14. Young People’s views and experiences of COVID-19 and Lockdowns in Northamptonshire

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    Thanks to young people speaking to us and letting their voices be heard, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire have a better understanding of young people’s views and experiences of health and social care services over the last year.

  15. Experiences of caring during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Your feedback from 2020 suggested that more people were providing care to their loved ones during the pandemic and the changes to services had put extra strain on carers. In 2021, we set out to find out more about the experiences of unpaid carers.

  16. Annual Report 2020-2021 - On equal terms

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    This year has been a very difficult one for everybody. While Healthwatch could not visit health and social care premises, we were still able to investigate the impact of the pandemic on people's access to the services that matter to them most.

  17. Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2020-2021

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    Like everyone else across the country, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire were impacted by COVID-19. We started last year in a full national lockdown but that has not stopped some amazing work from happening.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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. Community pharmacy opening hours during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    The joint COVID-19 Northamptonshire Strategic Coordination Centre* has issued an update about pharmacy opening hours, including over the Easter weekend:

  23. Information and Signposting

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    Healthwatch Northamptonshire's information and signposting support is confidential and free. Below are some useful links or search our advice and information page for lots more articles.

  24. Complaints about GPs

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    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.

  25. NHS hospital complaints

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    The care you receive in an NHS hospital 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 an NHS hospital.

  26. NHS Dentist Complaints

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    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.

  27. Complaints about other NHS services

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    NHS care is usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong. This page tells you more about how to raise concerns about health services that aren’t GPs, hospitals and dentists.

  28. Local health and social care complaints contacts

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    A collection of local health and social care complaints contacts

  29. Organisations that can help with general NHS Complaints

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    Organisations that can help with general NHS Complaints and advocacy

  30. Complaints advocacy

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    Information about complaints advocacy and other advocacy services from VoiceAbility in Northamptonshire

  31. Whistleblowing - How a staff member can report a problem in the NHS or an Adult Social Care Service

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    NHS and adult social care are usually very good and most people don’t have any problems. But occasionally things can go wrong.

  32. Making a complaint about social care services – What should you expect?

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    Healthwatch England has been working with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to develop a Single Complaints Statement for both professionals and the public

  33. Professional Standards Authority

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    The Professional Standards Authority helps to protect the public through their work with organisations that register and regulate people working in health and social care.

  34. Advice on the complaints process for healthcare organisations

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    The Department of Health and Social Care are aware that due to the ongoing pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare organisations are encountering significant pressure on staff time.

  35. 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.