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The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has responded to new Age UK figures on corridor care and trolley waits in...
26/01/2026

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has responded to new Age UK figures on corridor care and trolley waits in emergency departments.

RCEM said the data shows older people are being disproportionately affected by long waits and overcrowded emergency departments.

https://rcem.ac.uk/press-release/older-people-deserve-better-than-this-rcem-responds-to-new-age-uk-figures-on-corridor-care-and-trolley-waits-in-emergency-departments/

To tell us your experience of waiting at Kettering General Hospital please complete our experience form https://www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/share-your-views

The Government has published its Adult Social Care Priorities for Local Authorities for 2026–27.The policy paper sets ou...
23/01/2026

The Government has published its Adult Social Care Priorities for Local Authorities for 2026–27.
The policy paper sets out expectations for councils on improving care quality, supporting independence, strengthening the workforce and improving integration between health and social care services.

We'd love to hear about your own experience of Adult Social Care across the North Northamptonshire area - share your experiences at www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/have-your-say

“How do I get a diagnosis of dementia?” is one of the most common questions we hear on the Dementia UK Helpline. 📞Everyo...
21/01/2026

“How do I get a diagnosis of dementia?” is one of the most common questions we hear on the Dementia UK Helpline. 📞

Everyone's journey will be different, but here are five steps to getting a diagnosis that you might experience.

A cervical screening can be a nervous and unsettling environment for many women. Did you know you can request a female n...
21/01/2026

A cervical screening can be a nervous and unsettling environment for many women. Did you know you can request a female nurse to do your smear test?

Find out more practical hits and support here - NHS England » Your guide to NHS cervical screening

One question we are constantly asked is how will patients voice remain independent with the abolition of Local Healthwat...
11/01/2026

One question we are constantly asked is how will patients voice remain independent with the abolition of Local Healthwatch networks in 2027.

This week Lord Hunt of Kings Heath has raised a series of questions in the House of Lords about the future of Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations.

His questions focused on how patient voice and engagement will be maintained following proposed reforms, how concerns about care quality will continue to be raised with regulators, and how an independent national patient voice will be preserved as functions are transferred within the system. Find out more at https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-18/HL13178

Healthwatch North Northamptonshire are here to gather those independent views on local Health and Social Care services for you! If you have an experience to share contact us via our online portal https://www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/share-your-views or call us on 03300 436 453 between the hours of 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday

This week Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care), has said patients can raise concern...
11/01/2026

This week Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care), has said patients can raise concerns with local Healthwatch organisations, if GP practices do not offer appropriate telephone or in-person access alongside online systems.

He confirmed that the GP Contract requires patients to always have the option to contact their practice by phone or in person, and that online tools must supplement rather than replace these routes.

To tell us your experience on online booking services with your local GP Practice in North Northamptonshire contact us via our "Have your say" portal https://www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/have-your-say or call us on 03300 436 453

New analysis indicates that waits of a month or more for GP appointments have risen significantly, with millions of pati...
11/01/2026

New analysis indicates that waits of a month or more for GP appointments have risen significantly, with millions of patients experiencing long delays.
Recent reporting highlights substantial variation across the country, with some areas seeing particularly sharp increases in waiting times. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/gp-nhs-waiting-time-doctor-appointments-labour-b2891647.html

Locally, Healthwatch North Northamptonshire have been working closely with local GP Practices across Wellingborough and District who are part of the ICB's Innovator sites for new ways of accessing GPs and will be engaging with our local communities about their views on what this could look like across the town. To be actively involved in these conversations email our Healthwatch Service Manager, Claire Neilson on claire.neilson@healthwatchnn.org.uk

As part of this year's Research Engagement Network, Healthwatch North Northamptonshire are collaborating with Northampto...
11/01/2026

As part of this year's Research Engagement Network, Healthwatch North Northamptonshire are collaborating with Northamptonshire Black Communities Together (NBCT) to encourage people from Black and Asian communities to participate in health and social care research through the NIHR initiative "Be Part of Research". Find out more on our website https://www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/be-part-of-research

🌟 Stay Connected Newsletter: Discover Free and Affordable Activities 🌟January 2026's edition of North Northamptonshire's...
10/01/2026

🌟 Stay Connected Newsletter: Discover Free and Affordable Activities 🌟

January 2026's edition of North Northamptonshire's Stay Connected newsletter is packed with events, clubs, and groups for families, children, and young people across the county.

🔗 Check it out here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/EZxl6KdU6wBYJNx3?ref=Link

Health comes first! 💙If you experience any of these symptoms during pregnancy, seek medical care immediately:⚠️ Vaginal ...
10/01/2026

Health comes first! 💙

If you experience any of these symptoms during pregnancy, seek medical care immediately:

⚠️ Vaginal bleeding
⚠️ Abdominal pain or injury
⚠️ Blurred vision, sudden swelling, or severe headache
⚠️ Changes in your baby’s movements
⚠️ Abdominal injuries

While these may not always indicate something serious, it is always better to check with a health worker to be sure.

Falls are common, particularly in older people – and during cold, icy weather we often see more people coming into hospi...
10/01/2026

Falls are common, particularly in older people – and during cold, icy weather we often see more people coming into hospital with injuries from slips and falls.

Make sure you know what to do if you or someone else falls ⬇️

Sore throat? Painful Sinus? Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide advice and some prescription treatments for a range...
09/01/2026

Sore throat? Painful Sinus? Earache?

Your pharmacist can now provide advice and some prescription treatments for a range of common conditions without you needing to see a GP.

Pharmacists can help with:

• Sore throat
• Earache
• Sinus pain
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women
• Conjunctivitis

Think pharmacy first. It’s quick, convenient, and helps keep GP and A&E services free for those who need them most.

For more information, visit: https://orlo.uk/ly3ge

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