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Why ethnicity data matters for fairer health and care
Ethnicity data can help health and care services understand whether people from different communities are having different experiences or outcomes. By collecting and using this information responsibly, services and researchers can identify potential…
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Healthwatch visits Corby Urgent Treatment Centre to hear patients’ and staff experiences
Healthwatch North Northamptonshire has published the findings of an Enter & View visit to Corby Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), highlighting positive experiences of care alongside opportunities to further improve communication, accessibility and the…
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Share your experience of leaving hospital
Have you recently left hospital, or supported someone who has? Healthwatch North Northamptonshire wants to hear about your experience – what went well, what could have been better, and whether the right information, care and support were in place when…
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Speaking up for better care: Our Annual Report 2025/26
We’re pleased to publish the Healthwatch North Northamptonshire Annual Report 2025/26, looking back at a year of listening to local people, strengthening our presence in communities and using people’s experiences to help improve health and social care.…
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National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation – Findings and Implications for North Northamptonshire
The National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness Valerie Amos, has now published its final report (30 June 2026). The investigation provides a comprehensive, system-wide review of maternity and neonatal services in England,…
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Celebrating Our Volunteers During Volunteer Appreciation Week
As we mark Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to take the opportunity to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who are at the heart of Healthwatch North Northamptonshire.
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Supporting Recovery, Restoring Independence: Our Enter & View at Thackley Green Specialist Care Centre
Helping people regain their independence after illness or a hospital stay is a vital part of the health and care system. That's why Healthwatch…
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Health Bill Presented to Parliament: Key Facts and What It Could Mean for Patients
The government has introduced a new Health Bill to Parliament, presented by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, which proposes significant changes to the…
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Shaping Better Children’s Care: Our Enter & View at Kettering General Hospital
Listening to the voices of patients, families, and frontline staff is essential to improving healthcare. That’s why Healthwatch North…
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