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Cancer Research UK has urged the Government to improve outcomes for people with cancer and take services in England from being "world-lagging to world-leading".

Hundreds of 'missing' cancer diagnoses in 2020 – as fewer found at early stage

NHS Digital figures show there were 488 full-time equivalent GPs in the former NHS Northamptonshire CCG area in November 2022.

More fully trained GPs are practising in Northants compared to 2021

The Royal College of GPs says surgery teams are "just as frustrated as patients" at not having time and resources to deliver high standard of care to patients

GP practices where patients look likely to face longest waits for appointments

NHS GPs say they are 'running on empty' as the number of complaints in Northamptonshire soars to pre-Covid levels

Complaints over county GPs and dentists soar but fewer are being upheld

Macmillan Cancer Support says the government needd to address staff shortages and provide concrete solutions in its 10-Year Cancer Plan

Cancer survival rate continues to increase – but early diagnosis lags behind

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The surgeries with the most patients per GP in Northampton

Nearly 90,000 people were referred to mental health services in Northamptonshire last year

Charity's warning after 90,000 referred to county mental health services in 2021

More than 700 cancer cases in Northamptonshire reached an advanced stage before being diagnosed

Hundreds not diagnosed with cancer until it's already at most deadly stage

Breast Cancer Awareness month is October.

More than 18K women missed breast cancer screenings in pre-pandemic year

Figures show 793,719 patients were registered at the 70 GP practices in the NHS Northamptonshire CCG area

Rise in number of GP patients per practice in Northamptonshire

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Rise in the number of patients at Northampton General Hospital Trust waiting for...

The Patients Association and Healthwatch England have called on the NHS to ensure families are kept up to date while waiting for treatment.

Children waiting too long for hospital treatment at Northampton General Hospital

NHS witnesses ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge in Covid jab bookings after call to over...

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Northampton General Hospital now employs more clinical staff compared to this ti...

Northampton General Hospital

This is how much food was thrown away by Northampton General Hospital last year ...

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Hundreds of depression and anxiety therapy sessions carried out online in Northa...
Mental health charity Mind says online therapy should not become a replacement for face-to-face support

Researchers are concerned the tool may not account for certain aspects of coronavirus such as hypoxia, which can occur without a patient noticing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Online NHS Covid symptom checker may have delayed seriously ill people from seek...

The British Dental Association said access to dental practices has collapsed across England, and warned the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation's oral health will be felt "for years to come".

More than half of adults in Northamptonshire have not been to the dentist in TWO...

The number of referrals to NHS mental health services in Northamptonshire dropped by 19.7 per cent last year. Photo: Shutterstock

Dramatic drop in Northamptonshire mental health referrals during coronavirus pan...

The screening involves taking a sample of cells from the cervix using a soft brush (Photo: Shuhtterstock)

Just 34% of women with learning disabilities in England are attending smear test...

Do you know someone who might need support? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Self-harm cases have more than tripled in young girls - how and where to seek he...

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Thousands of safeguarding concerns raised about vulnerable adults in Northampton...

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Thousands of safeguarding concerns raised about vulnerable adults in Northampton...

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Almost one in five Year 6 children in Northamptonshire are obese

Fireworks injuries: firefighters warn people to be careful on Bonfire Night 2020...

Patients will still need to call their GP in advance (Photo: Shutterstock)

GPs have been told face-to-face appointments must be made available to patients

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Fewer patients seen by dentists in Northamptonshire within recommended period in...
The number of patients up to date with their dentist check-ups in Northamptonshire has dropped significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

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NHS 111 calls in Northamptonshire decrease as pressure eases on health service

The scam came from a Brook Medical Centre email address. Photo: Google Maps.

Medical centre in Northampton has email address compromised as patient receives ...