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Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

Public Health officials praise Northamptonshire’s residents for staying at home, protecting the NHS and saving lives as COVID-19 cases continue to display a steady drop during national lockdown.

Two new community COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device Testing Centres have opened in Northamptonshire this week. Lateral Flow Device testing is otherwise known as rapid testing, and is used in people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19.

The Department of Health and Social Care are aware that due to the ongoing pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare organisations are encountering significant pressure on staff time.

Healthwatch Rutland have an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team to lead on the development of their volunteer base and to facilitate engagement and involvement of local people in their work.

Have you heard of or used the new NHS 111 First service? Please tell us about your views and experiences.

Find more information about the COVID-19 vaccination programme here.

Our vaccination capacity continues to grow in Northamptonshire with GP-led community vaccination services now up and running across all seven of our county's districts and boroughs, and more set to open by the end of this week.

The national lockdown restrictions are now in place until further review.

Today’s decision is based on the latest available coronavirus data, the rapid rise in case rates of COVID-19 and is in line with the measures set out in the Government’s COVID-19 Winter Plan.

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there have been many changes to health, care and support services, which will have affected those who provide informal (unpaid) care to family and friends. We would like to know about your experiences.

Tiered restrictions in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may differ according to where someone lives. Dental practices will continue to provide services over the Christmas and New Year period although opening hours for practices may vary.