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This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months. -
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We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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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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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 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results. -
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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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Following Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees' ‘Shaping Mental Health Services Together’ event, a range of comments and concerns were received from those who attended regarding current mental health service provision. -
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There are a series of Community Mental Health Transformation webinars taking place in April where you can learn more about the programme during the one hour overview.
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Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert has written a great mental health and debt guide with the help of Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and CAP. -
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) helps public sector, voluntary and charity staff share healthy lifestyle messages and services with the public in the North East and North Cumbria. -
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We have launched our first 'virtual' coffee morning where people can drop in and ask any questions they may have about health or social care services in Stockton. -
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Are you a carer, have a loved one in a care home or do you receive care – please tell us your story! -
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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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An exciting new community hub is coming to Yarm this September! -
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During the pandemic, 80% of young people identified that their mental health had deteriorated. Many others also suffered from anxiety and stress – meaning they found it hard to cope with months in isolation. -
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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing. -
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Patients across Teesside will benefit from access to appointments with a mental health nurse in their local GP surgery, working as groups of practices called Primary Care Networks (PCNs), following a successful pilot programme. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to hear about your views and experiences of your own mental health over the past year. -
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A Stockton man has been awarded the Royal British Empire Medal for his outstanding achievements to charity work across the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees, alongside four other Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley, are working with the local Mental Health Alliance Partnership to understand how mental health services are being used by local people. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local women who experience significant social marginalisation, exclusion, and a complex range of vulnerabilities. -
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We spoke to Leigh Trimble, volunteer and Project Manager of Stockton’s Red Balloons charity. Set up in 2017, the organisation helps those with mental health issues by encouraging them to chat and expand on their feelings. -
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We spoke to Sarah McManus, CEO of Teesside-based charity, A Way Out. The organisation helps local women, families and young people who are at risk of harm or face multiple disadvantages such as poverty, homelessness or poor mental health. -
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This report provides insight into what matters most to the people of the Tees Valley in terms of mental health support in the community. -
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Kooth's Parents and Carers Resource Pack supports all parents and carers when helping young people deal with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as explaining about the service and how young people can access and use it -
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Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help. -
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A joint survey with The Tees Valley Healthwatch Network and Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) enabled us to gain an insight into people’s experiences of accessing mental health and wellbeing services in Stockton-on-Tees. -
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Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is promoting a consultation called "Let's Talk About Improving" to find out more from the public about how its mental health, autism and learning disability services should operate in the future. -
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Following research in 2020 and 2021 into the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing and mental health support services, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged further with the public to seek their views and experiences over the past year. -
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Halo Project supports Black and minoritised victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and hidden harms, including forced marriage, honour-based abuse and female genital mutilation. -
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Find out our highlights from 2021-22, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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The Stockton Community Wellbeing Champions team are working closely with Stockton-on-Tees Public Health to gather feedback about your health and wellbeing since the pandemic and would like to hear from you. -
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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has commissioned a service to provide mental health support to parents of seriously ill babies at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. -
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Want to improve your physical activity but are not sure where to start? Why not try these exercise videos from the NHS! -
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The Stockton Lived Experience Forum is being set up to consult with local people across Stockton-on-Tees on their lived experiences of mental health and will help inform the Community Mental Health Transformation. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual survey of people’s experiences of NHS community mental health services. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of forensic inpatient or secure wards, run by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in July and August. -
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Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees worked with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Community Based Learning Disability Day Services to engage with people with a learning disability on their views and experiences of health and wellbeing over the past year. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is keen to make sure residents of Stockton are aware of the help and support available from a range of services across the borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been made aware of challenges facing people awaiting an ADHD diagnosis. We have been working with a local Healthwatch Champion and support services to gather additional intelligence about the lived experience of ADHD and the impact this has had on health and wellbeing. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are seeking the views and experiences of people from Stockton-on-Tees on the drug and alcohol services across the Borough. This includes service users, family and friends and professionals. -
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Menopause Support has launched a new guidance booklet “Understanding Menopause” to support women to better understand and navigate Menopause.