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Bringing together local events, activities and offers of support happening in each of the Local Area Partnerships across West Northants, this new website aims to be a central point of information for all things local.

Currently in its ‘first phase’ of launch, the new ‘Live Your Best Life’ website explains the role of the nine Local Area Partnerships, also known as LAPs in West Northamptonshire and how by working together with partner organisations, as well as community and voluntary sector organisations we can ensure local services and activities are better coordinated and focused on the needs of each area they serve. By working in this way with local communities, we can design services that really make a difference, to help residents, their families and their neighbourhood, to live their best life.

Each of the LAPs has their own webpage that includes information about the neighbourhood, spotlights events and activities happening locally, partner organisations involved as well as what the priorities are and latest news / updates – bringing lots of local information together in one place.

As this website continues to develop with new features and additions, we will keep you updated. If we can please ask for your support in sharing news of the websites in your newsletter, mailing lists and on your social media pages that would be much appreciated. Information to support this activity is attached.

Visit the website here: West Northamptonshire Local Area Partnerships | Live your best life (westnorthantsliveyourbestlife.uk)

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KGH Breast Unit are having an open day on Saturday 18^th May 2024 between 14:00-18:00. The open day will be held at the Treatment Centre, NN16 8UZ.

Join the team for a day of breast education and promotion. They will be offering:

• Bra fitting with Wacoal Desborough
• Check when your Mammogram is due
• Learn how to perform a breast examination
• Advice for LGBTQ+ community and men
• Speak to a breast expert
• Myth busting and health promotion
• Explore the unit and find out what happens at an appointment
• Refreshments and goody bags provided
• Mini family history risk assessments

No breast examinations, assessments or imaging will be completed on the day. If you have any breast symptoms, we would encourage you to speak to your GP.

The first hour between14:00-15:00, is aimed at people aged 35 and under.

Free parking will be available on site.

Read KGH Breast Unit Open Day…

Please find the Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub newsletter for March 2024:

Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub Newsletter March 2024

Please cascade this onto any of your colleagues that may find this of interest.

Read Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub Newsletter March 2024…

Integrated Care Northamptonshire (ICN) is excited to bring you an in-depth conversation about the importance of LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion within our health and care workforce. Join us from 12:30pm to 2pm on Monday 26 February 2024 for this online Leadership Matters Conversation session to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month.

LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community and works to combat prejudice against them.

This year, the theme for LGBTQ+ History month is Medicine – #UnderTheScope, celebrating LGBTQ+ people’s contributions to the field of medicine and healthcare, both historically and today.

Our Leadership Matters Conversation on 26 February is an opportunity to shine a light on local achievements within Northamptonshire, where you will hear about LGBTQ+ achievements in medicine, in the workplace and the positive impact that LGBTQ+ reverse mentoring has had on senior leadership.

Split into two parts and hosted on Microsoft Teams, the session will start with a discussion from Anamika Joshi, NHFT’s Equality and Engagement Manager, on the fantastic work NHFT has done as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.  NHFT recognises the potential of an LGBTQ+ workforce and strives for a workplace culture that is more welcoming, diverse and inclusive for everyone. NHFT values the needs of today’s diverse workforce and is committed to empowering LGBTQ+ employees to thrive.

In the second half of the session Aaron Scott from North Northamptonshire Council and Alison Gilmour from NHFT talk about their experiences with the Reverse Mentoring programme. Reverse mentoring offers members of staff across our integrated care system with protected characteristics the opportunity to mentor senior leaders to help them gain insight into the experiences of colleagues through safe, honest, open, and respectful conversations.

We look forward to you joining us!

Register your interest for the event here 

Read Under The Scope - Celebrating Local LGBTQ+ Achievements…

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of ICN Today, Integrated Care Northamptonshire's e-newsletter for health and care colleagues, stakeholders and the wider community.

In this edition, we bring you news on a visit to our county from the NHS's national strategy chief, the outcome of a consultation on the provision of short breaks for disabled children, the success of a lung screening programme and the arrival of the ICB's new interim Chief Medical Officer.

There's also an update on the continuing rollout of the Northamptonshire Care Record, the end of the autumn/winter COVID-19 vaccination programme, and the launch of a new online research hub and an education suite for our integrated care system.

Meanwhile, it's the turn of Age UK Northamptonshire CEO Chris Duff to take on our Three in 60 Challenge, and much more!

Read the February 2024 edition of ICN Today.

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