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Update Coming! NCR is going to receive a new look this Autumn.
All the information will remain in the system but there will be a new layout. Please share with all Northamptonshire Care Record users in your practice.
We are moving closer to the launch of the new user interface for NCR and are looking forward to being able to share it with you.
Key changes include:
- Adaptive Layout and Intuitive Navigation Bar – improving ease of use.
- New Summary Page and Modal Windows – enabling quicker access to key information.
- Enhanced Iconography and Highlighting – ensuring that critical information is clearer at a glance.
It is important to note that the underlying system and data sources remain unchanged – all patient information currently available in NCR will continue to be accessible.
What does this mean for you and your Team?
There is no change to how you access NCR. Your Single Sign On will continue to work as usual.
A revised NCR user guide has been produced (which will be shared shortly) alongside an info sheet and a short video. Please do familiarise yourself with the information. Please also do share this information with other NCR users.
There will be a transition period whilst we move all users to the new user interface so it may be the case that some colleagues in the county are still using the current version whilst others may have moved over. It is the intention that this transition is over a short timescale however your patience during this time is appreciated.
You will receive a separate notification with your scheduled go-live date.
If you experience any technical difficulties accessing the new system, please log a ticket with the AGEM Help Desk in he first instance: Self Service Portal (haloitsm.com)
Read Update Coming! NCR is going to receive a new look this Autumn.…New Carers Guide launches to support thousands across Northamptonshire
A brand-new Carers Guide has officially launched, offering vital information, support, and resources for unpaid carers across Northamptonshire.
Developed in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council, West Northamptonshire Council, and the Integrated Care Board (ICB), and delivered by Northamptonshire Carers, the guide is a direct response to what carers said they needed most.
Funded by the Accelerating Reform Fund, the guide was a Year 1 priority for both councils and the second most requested resource by the public, following the successful rollout of One Stop Shops. It reflects a shared commitment to improving support for carers and was co-produced with carers themselves to ensure it truly meets their needs.
The guide is now live and available in multiple accessible formats, including:
• Ebook version: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/643238634/
• Large print version: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/278721400/
• Website: Carer Guide | Northamptonshire Carers Association
It is available in seven languages with the ability to be translated into others, and includes plain text for screen readers, ensuring accessibility for all. People are encouraged to share the guide widely to ensure it reaches every carer who may benefit.
Mark Major, Chief Executive Officer of Northamptonshire Carers said: “We are really proud to be able to launch this Guide for Carers with our partners. Carers are a vital part of our communities with their support and care of loved ones, and we hope this guide helps them to access the support they need and deserve.”
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10 September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Since 2011, more than 2,500 health care workers in the UK have lost their lives to suicide and as frontline NHS workers, looking after your own wellbeing is not always a priority, but during these difficult times it more important than ever to take care of yourself and reach out for help if you are struggling.
Leeanna Woodrow, Patient Safety Specialist and Quality Assurance and Improvement Lead, Northamptonshire ICB said: “Tragically thousands of people in the UK end their lives by suicide each year.
“There is no single reason why people die by suicide. People think of suicide for many different reasons. Sociological, economical, psychological, and genetic factors can contribute to a person being at greater risk of suicide.
“During this period, we are raising awareness of the risk factors of suicide and urging anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or struggling with their mental health not to suffer alone. Please reach out to someone or access one of the support services available to NHS colleagues.”
What are risk factors?
Men are at greater risk of suicide than women. While suicide rates vary across the UK, men have accounted for more deaths by suicide than women in each nation. Suicide rates for men are at their highest level since 1999.
Trans and non-binary people are also at more risk due to the stigma, prejudice and discrimination they can face. According to the LGBTQIA+ charity Stonewall, almost half of trans people, 46%, have thought about taking their life in the last year.
A risk factor might include:
• difficult life events, such as a traumatic childhood or experiencing physical or emotional abuse,
• something upsetting or life changing such as a relationship ending or a loved one dying,
• misusing drugs or alcohol,
• living alone or having little social contact with other people,
• having a mental health condition such as depression
• self-harming,
• having a physical health condition, especially if this causes chronic pain or serious disability,
• problems with work or money,
• being a young person, or
• being a middle-aged man
Support through Doctors in Distress
Doctors in Distress is a charity that provides a range of support for any healthcare workers who feels like they need it. They are not a crisis service but can provide support for any healthcare worker who is feeling burned out, overwhelmed, stressed, or scared about the present or future.
Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board will be working with Doctors in Distress in the upcoming year to remember the healthcare workers we have tragically lost to suicide in the county, and promote the support work the charity undertakes.
Please visit the Doctors in Distress website for more information about the range of support services available which includes webinars, support groups and creative workshops.
Helpful resources
Suicidal thoughts can be interrupted [pdf] 691KB
Little tips for helping someone open up about things [pdf] 2MB
Useful links to where you can find support
ICN Health and Wellbeing Calendar
Action for Happiness: Self-care September
Suicide prevention and awareness video
Clarke Carlisle video: "football's suicide secret"
Dame Kelly Holmes shares her experiences and advice for self-care
Read Marking World Suicide Prevention Day…
Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub Newsletter January 2025
Please find the Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub newsletter for April 2024:
Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub Newsletter January 2025
Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2025 with a bang, and our January newsletter is packed with exciting updates and valuable info.
With Apprenticeship Week just around the corner in February, we’re thrilled to share our plans to celebrate apprenticeships and provide you with everything you need to know.
We’re also launching the New to General Practice programme—an amazing initiative you won’t want to miss! Plus, we’ve got free webinars, courses, and celebrations to keep you inspired and learning.
And don’t miss our Spotlight section, where we’ll get to know each other better!
Open the newsletter to hear more!
Please cascade this onto any of your colleagues that may find this of interest.
Read Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub Newsletter January 2025…Ticket offers for Royal & Derngate shows
Royal & Derngate are promoting an offer for Wonder Boy an award winning play that is coming to Northampton next month.
Individuals can use the code “NHS15” before choosing their seats to access £15 tickets (up to half price) for the Saturday matinee performance on the 23rd November.
Find more about the show: https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/wonder-boy/
Book tickets for the Saturday matinee: https://tickets.royalandderngate.co.uk/89964/89968
Read Ticket offers for Royal & Derngate shows…