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Following a number of pieces of work completed by Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees in the University Hospital of North Tees, from 2015 to 2016, patients reported that communication could be improved. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have gathered information from members of the public via their information and signposting service and have been made aware of several issues regarding patient experience at Roseberry Practice. -
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NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (HaST CCG) are engaging with the public regarding the current provision of NHS podiatry services in Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up visit at Woodside Grange Care Home to review the changes that had been made following their Enter and View investigation in 2016. -
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The new Integrated Urgent Care Service was launched on 1st April 2017 with Centre’s located at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool. As an NHS service it is funded by the Clinical Commissioning Group. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees investigated public awareness and experiences of local alcohol service users, alcohol-related services (such as advice/counselling), alcohol-related hospital admissions and A&E attendances. -
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Healthwatch works closely with both the voluntary and public sectors to assist in the delivery of its statutory activities and priorities. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are part of the North of Tees Dementia Collaborative network, and work closely with the Live Well Dementia Hub and Dementia Voices Stockton. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter & View visit at Roseberry Practice in February 2017. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees visited the Orthopaedic Outpatients Department at the University Hospital of North Tees, to gather feedback on how service users found their experience. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees received an overwhelming volume of feedback regarding access to, and service provision of, primary care services in the area throughout 2016. -
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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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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 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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Volunteers are at the heart of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees – your skills, experiences, and the knowledge that you have of your local community are extremely valuable to our work. -
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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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The aim of this Handbook is to provide a comprehensive overview of the policies and procedures which ensure the good governance of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees. -
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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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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Today is the creation of a new NHS organisation responsible for planning and buying health services for the people of Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland – NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). -
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The merger of the three collaborating NHS commissioning organisations in the Tees Valley has been formally approved. -
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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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The NHS wants to hear from you! -
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The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), has had a profound impact on the way we live our day to day lives. We want to reassure you that Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees is still here for you and working hard to gather views in the community. -
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Catalyst has launched a support service for those who have or may have learning disability and/or autism. Many people with learning disability and /or autism will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis. -
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The NHS Growing Well Growing Healthy team in Stockton have just launched their new Facebook Pages. -
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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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If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice. -
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Local GP surgeries are to remain open on VE Day to help the NHS cope with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. -
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The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. -
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Our latest newsletter is now out and we are spreading good news and cheering those who are making a difference. -
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The North of England team at Diabetes UK have recently opened a public Facebook group in order to reach and support more people living with diabetes in the region. -
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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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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 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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A new single point of access telephone number from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust is making it easier for those in mental distress to get urgent help. -
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The NHS has launched its Test and Trace service to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. -
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With the recent changes to guidelines on Coronavirus, we have included a round-up of news to keep you most up to date, as well as some advice and updates on local services. -
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Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter. -
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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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Following discussions from the TSAB Board’s Development Day in March 2020, the Strategic Business Plan for 2020-2021 has now been published. -
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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 North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are providing transport, safely and swiftly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for those who need to attend appointments because of a life-threatening condition. -
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As we ease out of lockdown, we have included a news round-up on the latest updates from the Government, some advice from the NHS and some good news stories from the local health and social care services. -
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New and expectant fathers are benefiting from the support of a new app providing on-the-go advice to help them enjoy their babies, feel more confident and support their mental and emotional wellbeing. -
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As a result of the current Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent ‘lockdown’ we are aware that the effect this may be having upon some young people can be significant. -
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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. -
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The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek views from the public on our Sexual Health Services in the Borough. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey.