News and reports

In July 2018, 15 young people completing the National Citizenship Service (NCS) scheme visited Elm Bank Care Home, in Kettering Northamptonshire.

The Chairs of Corby CCG and Healthwatch Northamptonshire and the Chief Executives have met to review the outcome of the recent Judicial Review of Corby Urgent Care Centre.

Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire had a busy year during 2017-18! Check out their mini Annual Report to find out more.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire talked to 12 families who had experience of the process of assessment for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the previous 12 months.

Healthwatch England has been working with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to develop a Single Complaints Statement for both professionals and the public

Healthwatch Northamptonshire is pleased to hear that the Judicial Review brought against Corby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) by the residents of Corby has been upheld.

After reviewing over 170 entries, Healthwatch England has announced all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

The annual meeting of Healthwatch Northamptonshire, held on Thursday 19 July, heard from Healthwatch Chair Dr David N Jones about the very serious situation facing the county council with grave implications for adult and children’s services.

Our June 2018 quick poll asked you about how you want to be involved in planning for your care as you get older.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire volunteers Sheila White and Wendy Patel visit the wards and departments at Kettering General Hospital to carry out '15 Step Challenge' audits.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its findings following a review of health and social care services in Northamptonshire.

A group of young volunteers from Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire and Shooting Stars (a group for young people in Northamptonshire with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) spent the day at the children’s areas at Kettering General Hospital.