1. Community Healthcare for Young People Focus Groups Report

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    Find out what young people told us about their views and experiences of community health and wellbeing services.

  2. 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.

  3. NHS 111 First - We would like to hear your views and feedback!

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    Have you heard of or used the new NHS 111 First service? Please tell us about your views and experiences.

  4. Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives

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    Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives as COVID-19 cases continue to display a steady drop during national lockdown.

  5. 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.

  6. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  7. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  8. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  9. Experiences and opinions of NHS 111 First in Northamptonshire

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    Together with Northamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire found out what people thought of the new NHS 111 First service.

  10. Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Northamptonshire

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    Patient Transport Services (EMAS) provides non-emergency patient transport for people in Northamptonshire.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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!

  14. 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. 

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Patient Transport Report

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    Our Report on Patient Transport is now published.

  18. 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.

  19. Gabriella Van Beek Patient Story at Northampton General Hospital

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    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.

  20. Independent Investigation of the National Health Service

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    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.

  21. Kettering General Hospital Ophthalmology Enter and View

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    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.

  22. Have your say to help improve the future of the NHS

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    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.