1. North East hit hard by access and affordability of dental care

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    Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.

  2. Share your experiences of Stockton dental services (CLOSED)

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    We’ve heard that many people have struggled to access dental care since the pandemic began. We want to hear your experiences of dental care since March 2020.

  3. Deaf and hard of hearing people urged to give feedback on care by CQC

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    Local people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  4. Help shape the future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.

  5. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  6. New funding for NHS dental services across the North East and North Cumbria

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    NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), which has just taken on responsibility for commissioning the region's dental services, has announced that dental services in North East and North Cumbria have received £3 million funding.

  7. NHS Dental Services 2023: We want your feedback!

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    Are you living in the North East and North Cumbria? Do you have recent experiences with using or trying to access dental services? Then share your experiences with us!

  8. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Annual Event 2023-2024

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    On Wednesday 21st February 2024 we held our 2023-2024 Annual Event at the River Tees Water Sports Centre in Stockton-on-Tees.

    The focus of the day was to help to plan for our future priorities and support the Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Executive Board to determine our workplan for 2024-2025.