1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  2. Elton Hall Care Home Enter & View Report - April 2020

    Report -

    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.

  3. Roseville Care Centre Follow Up Enter & View Report - March 2020

    Report -

    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

  4. Hadrian Park Follow Up Enter & View Report - February 2020

    Report -

    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.

  5. Allington House Enter and View Follow Up Report - 2019

    Report -

    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.

  6. John’s Campaign at University Hospital of North Tees Follow Up Report - 2019

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    In October 2017, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter and View at the University Hospital of North Tees following feedback that improvements could be made to improve the experience of patients living with dementia in a hospital setting.

  7. Continence Service Follow Up Report - 2018

    Report -

    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to gather feedback from service users, family members and carers about their experiences of the continence service in Teesside.

  8. Enter & View - Implementation of John's Campaign and support for patients living with dementia at University Hospital of North Tees - October 2017

    Report -

    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.

  9. Age UK Teesside spring 2021 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter.

  10. Age UK Teesside winter 2020 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter.

  11. Age UK Teesside April/May 2021 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has published its latest newsletter.

  12. National Safeguarding Adults Week - Resources from TSAB

    News -

    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.

  13. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - November 2020

    News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.

  14. Joint partnership encourages care homes in Borough of Stockton to become dementia friendly

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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.

  15. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board - Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014.

  16. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Shortlisted For Prestigious National Award

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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.

  17. Age UK Teesside summer 2020 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter.

  18. Teesside Dementia Link Services - Summer 2020 Newsletter

    News -

    Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter.

  19. Case study: Dementia help for Thornaby residents

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    We spoke to Peter Otter, Manager at the LiveWell Dementia Hub in Thornaby.

  20. The Impact on Unpaid Carers - Living with Covid-19 (Dec 2020 - March 2021)

    Report -

    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local unpaid carers to find out their views and experiences of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, and how this has impacted on their lives and their health and wellbeing.

  21. Have your say on major health conditions to help shape Government strategy

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    Share your views to help shape the Government's strategy on tackling major conditions such as dementia, cancers & musculoskeletal disorders. They would like to hear from patients & carers, scientists & researchers, campaigners & health professionals.

  22. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

    Report -

    Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts.

  23. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board - Annual Report 2022 - 2023

    News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014.

  24. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  25. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  26. Living with Covid-19 Report - July 2020

    Report -

    Following our 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results.

  27. Your pharmacy VE Day, May Bank Holiday opening times

    Advice and Information -

    If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice.

  28. Teesside pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside during the 2021 festive season.

  29. Teesside pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend.

  30. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Consultation

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    Stockton-on-Tees Health & Wellbeing Board is responsible for the production of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). A review of Stockton-on-Tees's PNA has been undertaken and, as required, a 60-day consultation is underway for the revised draft.

  31. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley during the 2023 Easter weekend below.

  32. Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) payment

    News -

    From 1 April, women in England can get cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause support through a new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

  33. Tees Valley pharmacy May Bank Holiday opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for all the May Bank Holidays below.

  34. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  35. Update on Tees Pain service from Starfish Health & Wellbeing

    News -

    On behalf of Starfish Health & Wellbeing, we have provided an update on the Tees Pain service.

  36. Pharmacy Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

    News -

    We are seeking people’s views and experiences of pharmacy services in Stockton-on-Tees.

  37. Tees Valley pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.

  38. Community Pharmacies: Information

    Advice and Information -

    What is a Community Pharmacy and what services do they offer?

  39. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the Easter holidays below.

  40. Pharmacy First Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

    News -

    We would like to hear your thoughts on the new Pharmacy First service which was launched on 31st January 2024, if the service is working well or what issues you may be experiencing in local pharmacies across Stockton-on-Tees.

  41. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  42. Research from Nuffield Trust on medication shortages: Healthwatch England response

    Response -

    Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust, which warns of “worrying shortages” of key medications following pandemic lockdowns and Brexit.

  43. Tees Valley May Bank Holiday pharmacy opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the May Bank Holiday below.