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New regional video campaign launched to mark Foster Care Fortnight

Northamptonshire County Council has teamed up with neighbouring councils for a new video campaign to encourage more people to become foster carers

17 May 2018

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New Chair for Healthwatch Northamptonshire

Healthwatch Northamptonshire is the independent champion for health and social care in the county

01 May 2018

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Bank Holiday pharmacy opening times

Your local pharmacy can offer you free, qualified health advice at any time, and no appointment is necessary

01 May 2018

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Annual Surge in Online GP Services as Patients Sign-Up for Convenience

More than 177,000 patients across Northamptonshire are now securely using online services with their family doctor to book appointments, request repeat prescriptions and view their records - saving time for themselves and busy GP practices

24 Apr 2018

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Healthwatch Northamptonshire has become the first organisation in Northamptonshire

This is a massive achievement for all the inspirational young people involved with Healthwatch Northamptonshire

09 Mar 2018

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People in Northamptonshire urged to use NHS services wisely to ease pressure on local hospitals

People in Northamptonshire are being urged to use NHS services wisely as the county's hospitals continue to deal with a large number of patients seeking emergency care

06 Mar 2018

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Free Whose Shoes event aims to improve maternity and neonatal services

Parents and maternity service health professionals are being given the opportunity to discuss how maternity and neonatal services could be improved at an event next week

05 Mar 2018

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Armed Forces Covenant

A survey by Healthwatch Northamptonshire for the Northamptonshire Armed Forces CovenantThe survey is to look at Health and Social care needs among current and ex-service members of the British Armed Forces and their families

19 Feb 2018

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Make a New Year resolution to look after your health and wellbeing

Thousands of people in Northamptonshire will make New Year's resolutions this January and GPs across the area are urging everyone to think about making choices that will bring positive changes to their health

04 Jan 2018

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Know where to go for NHS help in Northamptonshire this Christmas

People in Northamptonshire are being encouraged to 'know where to go' for healthcare in case they are taken ill or injured over the Christmas and New Year period

22 Dec 2017

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GPs say prompt action can help you fight off winter illness

People in Northamptonshire who suffer from a long-term health condition are being urged to

07 Dec 2017

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Need emergency health advice? Make NHS 111 your first port of call

People in Northamptonshire who require emergency medical assistance this winter are urged to call NHS 111 for fast and free advice

07 Dec 2017

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