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Vacancy for the Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire Officer role

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We are looking for someone to join our team who will support Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire’s work to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for adults, children and young people by engaging with the public, communities and local health and care organisations. They will be responsible for gathering feedback from the public about their experiences of health and care, signposting individuals to the appropriate services, and supporting Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire’s volunteers, including Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire.

Please find the full job description and application form below. The closing date for applications is Wednesday August 31st 2022.

If you would like to talk to someone about the role please contact Katie Bayliss, Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire Manager on: 07951419331 Please submit applications to: enquiries@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk

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Carers’ Voice August 2021 update

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Carers’ Voice Northamptonshire was a county-wide organisation, working with Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire, that aimed to improve the services available to Carers’ by seeking Carers’ views and opinions and making sure they get heard.

Carers’ Voice has now closed as carers’ matters are considered within other forums in the county.

If you would like to share feedback about health and care services, please contact Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire.

If you need support or advice as carer, please contact Northamptonshire Carers.

Thank you to all our members and those who worked with us!

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire publishes report on Young People’s views and experiences of COVID-19 and Lockdowns

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Thanks to young people speaking to Healthwatch North and West Northamptonshire 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.

The group of 11-24 year old volunteers made sure that healthcare services in Northamptonshire hear the voice of other young people to influence better health and wellbeing and improve the quality of services. They have now published a report showing their findings to decision makers to make improvements in services.

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Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Healthwatch Rutland 2020-21 Annual Reports now published

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Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Healthwatch Rutland Annual Reports for 2020-21 have now been published.

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

Highlights of 2020-21 included:

  • A closer look at young people’s emotional wellbeing and what would support them
  • Championing people’s experiences and needs during the coronavirus pandemic
  • Supporting good communication, information, oversight and engagement in response to COVID-19
  • Seeking out and representing people’s views and concerns about the centralisation of acute and maternity services
  • Helping people to find answers and escalating concerns such as delayed access to dementia assessment
Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2020-2021
Healthwatch Rutland Annual Report 2020 -2021

Our contract for Healthwatch Rutland has been renewed

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Healthwatch Rutland’s contract with Connected Together has been renewed for another two years to March 2023.

We are pleased to announce that Rutland County Council have extended Healthwatch Rutland‘s contract with Connected Together for another two years.

Rutland County Council awarded the contract to Connected Together Community Interest Company (CTCIC) in April 2018 for providing Healthwatch services in Rutland.

This renewal is a reflection of the hard work of staff, Board members and volunteers. Healthwatch Rutland and Connected Together will continue to ensure that Rutland people continue to be heard and that their health and social care needs are met.

We at Healthwatch Rutland are delighted to hear that Rutland County Council have extended our contract for another two years. We see this as recognition of the hard work and dedication of staff, Board members and volunteers. We will continue this work in representing the voice of Rutland people with health and care providers and will always strive to achieve the best possible care for Rutland residents.

Dr Janet Underwood, Healthwatch Rutland Chair

Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Healthwatch Rutland 2019-20 Annual Reports now published

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Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Healthwatch Rutland Annual Reports for 2019-20 have now been published.

Both Healthwatch have had busy years. During 2019-20 they continued to assert themselves as independent champions to put local people at the heart of decisions in health and care services. They undertook some exciting projects to gather the views and needs of service users.

Highlights of 2019-20 included:

  • Gathering people’s views about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan and sharing them widely with providers and commissioners of care.
  • Ensuring children and young people, including young carers, have a voice in decision making through our Young Healthwatch groups and projects.
  • Continuing to provide high quality and accessible information and working in partnership with others to have the most influence and impact.
Healthwatch Northamptonshire Annual Report 2019-20
Healthwatch Rutland Annual Report 2019-20