Healthwatch West Northamptonshire

Out team are here today at Weston Favell Library for a Dementia Awareness day hosted by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust!

Beginning at 10am, the event is a drop-in session for people to talk to local charities and organisations about this condition.

Come say hello to us and share your views!

We are looking forward to attending the Dementia Roadshow next Friday, the 22nd!

Come speak to us about your experiences 😊

Learn more about the wide range of support for dementia at a free community event.

Drawing together different agencies involved in dementia support, the event has been organised by Neena Q**m, the Dementia and Delirium Lead at Northampton General Hospital.

She said: “I've worked for many years with people with dementia and their loved ones. I want to be able to help them navigate the pathways associated with the diagnosis.

By holding this event and showing the support available, I hope that this will result in local people with dementia being able to live their best life.”

It is being held at the Weston Favell Library, Northampton on Friday, May 22, 2026, between 10am and 3pm.

Organisations due to attend:

• Age UK Northamptonshire
• Alzheimer's Society
• Dementia UK and the Admiral Nurses
• Healthwatch West Northamptonshire
• Memory Assessment Service (NHFT)
• General Practice Alliance (GPA)
• Northamptonshire Carers
• North Northamptonshire Dementia Friendly Community
• Tollers Solicitors
• UHN Volunteers service

We hope to see you there. Read more on our website (Link in comments).

We are here to listen!

Click the link below to share your experiences with any services within health and social care within West Northamptonshire 🙂 This could be a visit to your local GP, NHS Dentistry, Northampton General Hospital services and more!

Share your views with us today through our simple webform!

https://www.healthwatchwestnorthants.com/share-your-views

We are excited to share our 2026-2027 Work Plan, detailing all the exciting plans and goals for this next year!

Click the link to access our plan and learn more!

https://www.healthwatchwestnorthants.com/report/2026-05-05/our-2026-2027-annual-work-plan

Spring Covid-19 vaccinations are available for all eligible people.
If you’re aged 75+ or you have a weakened immune system, getting vaccinated this spring will help to reduce your risk of becoming seriously unwell.
For vaccination information, visit: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/how-to-get-your-vaccine/

The government has published new, evidence‑informed guidance to help parents of under 5s navigate screen time, offering practical advice to support informed choices to help little brains develop healthy screen habits.

For babies and toddlers under 2, avoid screens, except for shared family activities that encourage bonding and interaction. For 2–5s, try to keep it to no more than an hour a day- less where possible. Choose slow-paced content with simple stories and clear speech, as fast-paced, over-stimulating social media-style videos may affect how young children learn to concentrate, so it’s best to avoid them.

Keep mealtimes and bedrooms screen-free, and try swapping screens for reading, play, and conversation. Young children copy your habits, so try to limit your own screen use around them. An important point to remember is that screens shouldn’t replace a young children’s sleep, physical activity, play or quality time.

For more advice on how to help little brains to develop healthy screen habits visit the Best Start in Life website.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/

We are excited to share an opportunity to register to take part in local healthcare research!
We are encouraging members of the Eastern European communities within our local area to get involved in research opportunities.
Making your voice heard is so important!
All are welcome to register and take part, follow the link or scan the QR code to give your views: https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

Raise your voice, help change health and social care for the BETTER!
Local research is happening, don't miss the opportunity to be a part of it- click the link to join the NIHR research registrar.https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day, and No Smoking Day is coming up soon! Make Wednesday 11th March your quit day, you CAN do it!
Check out the link for the West Northamptonshire Stop Smoking Service for support: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/stop-smoking/our-free-stop-smoking-service