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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
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This report from Healthwatch England and The Red Cross focuses on the discharge process between March and August and shines a light on people’s experiences of getting home from hospital. -
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Following our 'Impact of Covid-19 on Young People' survey, which was conducted from July - August 2020, we have produced a report which gives the views of young people on living through the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic. -
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Following our research on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on sexual health services across Stockton, we have produced a report which features feedback from the survey. -
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Following our 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results. -
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Take a look at our annual report for 2019/2020, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Elton Hall Care Home following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Roseville Care Centre following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Hadrian Park following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a survey in January 2020 on mental health experiences from residents across the Boroough to help improve local services. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at University Hospital of North Tees A&E and Urgent Care following feedback from patients in the community. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Allington House following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Victoria House following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services, with its own legal powers and setting its own work programme to reflect the concerns of the local community. -
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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) needs more people from Teesside who were in hospital with COVID-19 to donate blood plasma. -
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The national Covid-19 vaccination programme has now started, with a hospital in Middlesbrough leading the way for Teesside on the fight against the coronavirus. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published reports on four care services in Stockton-on-Tees following recent inspections. -
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In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. -
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More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced. -
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On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions. -
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Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes. -
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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) would like to encourage organisations and community groups to become involved in National Safeguarding Adults Week from 16-22 November 2020. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) and Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have launched a dementia tool kit which has been welcomed by care homes across the Borough of Stockton. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees has been nominated for a prestigious national award which has helped to improve services for older people residing in residential and nursing homes across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is distributing their annual surveys to provide service users, professionals and the public with the opportunity to have their say and inform the Board’s future priorities for safeguarding.across theTees. -
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Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 -
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The consultation is now open on the draft supporting adult carers quality standard and comments are welcomed from stakeholders, non-registered organisations and individuals. -
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The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community. -
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The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England. -
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The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates. -
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital? -
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Since March 2020, we have all been living through some of the most difficult times any of us will have ever experienced. In order to meet the sudden need for more beds, the NHS had to change the way it discharged people from hospital. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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We wants to hear local views on health and social care services across the Borough. -
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Read about all the activities and updates from the team at Stockton Adult Carers Support Service in their July newsletter. -
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Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual reports for 2019/2020, describing its work during the previous year. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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On 26 March 2020, NHS England advised NHS organisations that due to the need to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, they could choose to pause the complaints process. -
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The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from young people on the current sexual health services.