South Northants Community Info

08/10/2025

At Boots, we’ve placed Change + Check reminders in all 1,500 pharmacy consultation rooms across the UK, with our expert pharmacists ready to answer any breast health questions or concerns.

With over 2,200 Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists and thousands more specially trained colleagues, we’re proud to stand alongside Change + Check in supporting people through every stage of their breast health journey. 💗

Read more here: https://boots-uk.visitlink.me/iOVGJs

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

Are you a parent or carer of a child with an EHCP who will be moving into primary or secondary school in September 2027?

Would you like the chance to talk through your child’s next steps with key professionals ahead of their annual review?

Then join us at a specialist SEN School/Unit Marketplace & Coffee Mornings where you can:
- Speak with professionals ahead of your child’s annual review about transitioning.
- Learn more about the SEN schools and units available.

Event dates and times:
Autumn 2025: Tuesday 4 November
Spring 2026: Monday 23 March

Both events run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Venue: The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton NN1 1DE

Come along and find out more about the options available for your child.

Book your place here:

Tuesday 4th November 2025: https://buytickets.at/westnorthantsvoicesinpartnership/1889195

Monday 23rd March 2026: https://buytickets.at/westnorthantsvoicesinpartnership/1890214

08/10/2025

DO YOU CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA?
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE HERBERT PROTOCOL?



Caring for vulnerable people, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's, can be challenging.

There's a risk they can at some point start to 'walk about'. This may only be into the garden or street for a short time, but some people can get lost and go missing.

So planning ahead to keep them safe is really important.



What is the Herbert Protocol?
The Herbert Protocol is a form that carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves can fill in.

It contains a list of information to help the police if the person goes missing, including:

medication required

mobile numbers

places previously located

a recent photograph

You'll find the form at the bottom of this page.

Keeping a completed form saves the worry of trying to recall the information during the stressful time of someone going missing. It also saves time for the police, allowing the search to start sooner.

The initiative is named after George Herbert, a war veteran of the Normandy landings, who lived with dementia. He died whilst 'missing', trying to find his childhood home.

For more information please go to: Herbert Protocol | Northamptonshire Police.

Kind Regards,

PCSO Matt Taylor

South Northants Neighbourhood Team

07/10/2025

New Austerity Speed Camera system

07/10/2025

Love a bargain? A new reuse shop will open at Sixfields Household Waste and Recycling Centre later this month, operated in partnership with Cynthia Spencer Hospice

It will be a great way to donate and buy pre-loved items, saving items from being discarded while supporting a fantastic local charity.

We'll promote the opening date as soon as it's confirmed. In the meantime you can find out more at https://ow.ly/C2BV50X7LE4

07/10/2025

• The sessions are provided one to one, either by telephone or online and each session lasts between 50 and 60 minutes.



All the sAge Bereavement Service Team have an Enhanced DBS check and adhere to the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) Ethical Framework, a copy of which can be provided upon request.



The referral process

If you are a patient, family member or close friend of someone with an End of Life or Palliative Care Diagnosis. Or you have been bereaved within the last 18 months and feel our anticipatory grief support or bereavement support may be helpful for you, please complete our referral form via the link below. A health professional can also complete this on your behalf if you would prefer.



Alternatively, you can contact us by telephone on 01604 215839 or email us on [email protected] and we can email or post a referral form to you.



If you have any queries about the sAge Bereavement Service, please phone or email us. We are available between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday. A messaging service is available for out of hours calls and you are welcome to leave a voice message.



Fill in our Referral Form

Once we receive your referral form or enquiry one of the Bereavement Service Team will contact you within five working days to discuss this with you.

01604 215839

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

These are our next two online events for parents!
On October 29th we would love you to join us for 'Left to their Own Devices' a session designed to help parents and carers explore and discuss confident parenting in the online world.
Our second event is a 6 week course starting on November 3rd aimed at parents of tweens and teens. This course helps parents and carers to embrace the changes brought about by the teenage years. These sessions will help you to stay connected to your child and to build a strong relationship during this time.
For all information and booking pop over to our website: https://hopeforfamilies.org.uk/events

05/10/2025

🎄 STALL HOLDERS WANTED! 🎄

Northampton’s Christmas Fayre is back and we’re looking for festive stalls to help make it magical!

📅 Saturday 29th November 2025
🕚 3pm - 6pm
📍 Richmond Villages, Northampton

Whether you sell crafts, gifts, food, or seasonal treats, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please contact Daniel at 01604 432600 to reserve your stall today.

05/10/2025