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Have your say on health and care: Morpeth Event

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Northumberland County Council and NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are working together to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the county’s residents and reduce inequalities over the next ten years.

Health and care leaders from the Health and Wellbeing Board have drafted a new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for the county. This explains what health and wellbeing priorities the board has set in order to tackle the county’s health needs. Rather than taking action on everything at once, it sets priorities for joint action with the aim of making a real impact on people’s lives.

People living and working across Northumberland are being asked to share their views on future health and care priorities by completing an online survey.  Your feedback  will be gathered and considered to help shape the final Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy which is due to be published later this year. Four enagement events are taking place across the county. The other events are:

  • Thursday 16 August: 2.00pm – 4.30pm, Isabella Community Centre, Ogle Drive, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5JF
  • Friday 17 August: 2.00pm – 4.30pm, Hexham Abbey, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NB
  • Monday 20 August: 2.00pm – 4.30pm, Northumberland Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TN

 

The online survey can be completed here until Friday 7 September.

More details can be found on the council’s website here.

If you would like to attend one of the events or for further information please email: melodyprice@nhs.net or call 01670 335 185.

In It Together Spring Conference

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In It Together are a group of parents and carers of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and special needs who come together regularly to informally express our views and opinions on the type of services families need in Northumberland. The group works closely with service providers to develop and maintain accessible, high quality services for all children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, working towards a positive future for all.

In It Together are holding their Annual Conference on Thursday 15th March starting at 10.00am at The Alnwick Garden. It will be open to all parents and carers of children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities living or educated in Northumberland. For more information email: info@in-it-together.org.uk.

Morpeth Market Drop-in

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We will be market stall holders on Wednesday 21 February, when we visit Morpeth Market to talk to local people about their health and social care experiences. Good or not so good, praise or concern, we want to hear your thoughts. You can also complete our annual survey which will help us discover what matters to you about the care you and your family receive from GPs, hospitals, dentists, mental health services, pharmacists, care homes and any other service you may use or need to use in the future. Pick up one of our pens, lip balms or stress balls if you’re quick!

 

Alnwick Infirmary Drop-in Session

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We will be at Alnwick Infirmary on Tuesday 6 February, talking to patients and visitors about their views and experiences of health and social care in Alnwick and across Northumberland. You can talk to us about hospitals, GP practices, opticians, pharmacies, dentists, care homes, home care – any health or social care service you or your family has used.

We will be in the restaurant from 10.00am – 12.00pm so call in if you can, have a chat, pick up some information and take away one of our fabulous freebies. Alternatively you can leave feedback on the ‘Have Your Say‘ page of the website.

Berwick Infirmary

Berwick Infirmary Drop-In Session

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We will be at Berwick Infirmary on Tuesday 30 January, where patients and visitors can drop by and share their views and experiences of health and social care in Berwick and across Northumberland. You can talk to us about hospitals, GP practices, opticians, pharmacies, dentists, care homes, home care – any health or social care service you have experienced.

We will be near the entrance from 12.00pm – 2.00pm so call in if you can… you may even be lucky enough to take away one of our fab giveaways. Alternatively you can leave feedback on the ‘Have Your Say‘ page of the website.