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In the spring and summer of 2018, Young Healthwatch Northamptonshire gathered the views and experiences from young people across the county on mental health and wellbeing services.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

2017/18 has been an exciting year for us, albeit not without continuing financial challenges.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire carried out a survey on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire to find out more about the health and social care needs of the Armed Forces community in Northamptonshire.

Our vision: Healthwatch Northamptonshire will be a strong, resolute and independent community champion

When it comes to easy access to NHS dental care appointments, the majority of our respondents did not seem to have any issues.