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Please see below information from the Medical Examiner Service for West Northamptonshire:

If you receive a Diagnosis of Death document from EMAS, stating that the police were in attendance, the police officer concerned will automatically refer the death through to the coroner.

At this stage, the GP does not need to refer into the medical examiner service.

If once the coroner’s office are confident the death was natural they will contact the deceased’s GP to ask if they are able to give a cause of death, the coroner will issue a form CN1A which will be sent to both the GP in question and the medical examiner service and it is at this point that the GP refers in to the medical examiner with their cause of death for the process to continue as normal.

Once the CN1A has been sent to us by the coroner, we will know to expect a referral from you.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Medical Examiner Service if you have any questions.

 

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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and Leicester Partnership Trust are developing their new Group Strategy, ‘the Bigger Picture’ for 2025 and beyond. They are keen to hear your views on what is important to you as they think about the future. 

Please could you take five minutes to help the by responding to the questionnaire in the slides that are attached below:

The Bigger Picture NHFT LPT Group Strategy 2025 [pptx] 6MB

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West Northamptonshire Council is offering residents an incredible opportunity to take control of their health with FREE access to Gro Health, a leading NHS-certified weight management programme. Whether you're looking to lose weight, improve your mental wellbeing, or just get on track with a healthier lifestyle, this 12-week programme is here to help you every step of the way.

Here's what’s included:

12 weeks to a healthy weight - Learn the science behind a healthy diet with weekly educational sessions. You'll receive recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. Plus, you can join face-to-face support groups!

Mental wellbeing support - Managing stress is a crucial part of any health journey. Gro Health offers on-demand resources like meditation, mindfulness, and yoga to help you find your headspace and maintain balance.

One-to-one and group coaching - Get personal support whenever you need it. Speak with an accredited health coach for one-to-one guidance or join our face-to-face group sessions.

To get started, all you have to do is take the following steps:

1. Visit grohealth.com/west-northants
2. Complete the form to check your eligibility.
3. Sign up and choose between face-to-face or digital sessions to begin your journey.
   
   

If you prefer to speak to someone directly you can call 0330 133 0307 (available Monday to Friday between 8:00-18:00) or email support@grohealth.com.

Don’t miss this chance to start your journey to a healthier you with the support of Gro Health. Sign up today!

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For the attention of all GP surgery staff who use the Pathology laboratory service at Kettering General Hospital:

Are you involved with requesting Pathology tests or receiving Pathology reports?  If so – please could you spare 5 minutes or less to complete this short survey to help improve the service to you and your patients? 

It is important for the continued laboratory accreditation to seek and obtain feedback from users, to show that they are providing a suitable service for patients. All respondents who leave their contact details will be entered into a prize draw to win a home-made cake of their choice (vegan/gluten free options available).

Simply click the link here to complete the GP User Satisfaction survey here.

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Northamptonshire Health and Care Careers Academy are working in partnership with LLR and Goal17 to offer some Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Mentor training for colleagues. 

Across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, compassionate individuals are stepping forward to make a real impact. By dedicating just 1 to 2 hours a month, you can join this nationwide network of mentors who play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young care leavers and care experienced young people.

Care leavers and care experienced young people, aged between 16 and 25, have faced significant challenges throughout their lives and as they transition to independent living and adulthood, they encounter unique hurdles—finding stable housing, accessing education, and developing essential life skills. Despite these obstacles, their resilience shines through, and with your help, they can take bold steps toward a brighter future.

As a mentor, you’ll be matched with a young person to provide emotional support, guidance on education and employment, help to set and achieve meaningful goals, encourage self-confidence and independence, and foster a supportive, trusting relationship.

Come and join an inspiring network of peers and change-makers who are dedicated to finding joy and satisfaction in supporting a young person’s journey. You will receive comprehensive, industry-relevant training, including the opportunity to gain a University Certificate.

Learn more about this Department for Education (DfE) funded project at by visiting the Goal17 website.

There are only 12 places available, and a quick response rate is needed. Please email ICN.Academy@nhs.net to register your interest.

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