Healthwatch North Northamptonshire

10/10/2025

Together the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust care for more than 1.9 million people across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

Our new UHL - UHN Group Clinical Strategy 2025–2035 explains how over the next decade, we will deliver care that’s closer to home, easier to access, and accessible for everyone.

Our six focus areas:
✅ Safe and sustainable services
✅ Frailty and long-term conditions
✅ Care in communities
✅ Best start in life for children
✅ Stronger cancer services
✅ Faster access and shorter waits

Together, we are creating a healthier future for all.

Read more on our website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/a-shared-vision-for-the-future-of-care-our-uhn-and-uhl-group-clinical-strategy-2025-2035-3213

10/10/2025

Do you need an urgent dental appointment? Contact NHS 111.

10/10/2025

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07/10/2025

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What is health creation – and what does it achieve? In this joint blog with the Local Government Association we explain what health creation is in practice – and what it can achieve when local government and other local partners create the conditions for communities to take control and shape bot...

06/10/2025

October marks Black History Month and it gives us the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. The theme serves as a tribute to the strength and commitment of everyone today and throughout history from the Black community.

06/10/2025

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06/10/2025

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Martha's Rule, which allows families to request a review from a different team if they are concerned about the care their loved ones are receiving, is now set to be rolled out across all hospitals in England following a successful pilot. While not a factor in every case, we cannot ignore the fact th...

06/10/2025

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop you’ll experience health benefits almost immediately. https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/stop-smoking

06/10/2025

Ever fancied giving your time to an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives across North Northamptonshire - find out about our current opportunities for volunteering on our web page https://www.healthwatchnn.org.uk/how-can-i-volunteer

04/10/2025

North Northamptonshire Council is running a Healthy Ageing Health Needs Assessment to better understand how to support older adults in our communities.

Residents aged 65 and over are invited to complete a short survey to share their experiences and needs.

Insights from the survey will inform future services and help build age-friendly environments.

Complete the survey online: https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/public-health/healthy-ageing/

01/10/2025

Thank you for having us Sinead Galvin , it was a great, collaborative, day.

01/10/2025

Navigating the world of health and social care services can be daunting. We want to help you get the care you need, with helpful, straightforward advice. Take a look at the Healthwatch England advice articles - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information