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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014, setting out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged with the community to understand how the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is working on a local level and to find out how people experience receiving health information from health and care services. -
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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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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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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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You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley during the 2023 Easter weekend below. -
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Healthwatch England national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats. -
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Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form. -
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NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most. -
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Recently 14 local Healthwatch, who work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, came together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Healthwatch and share in the success and achivements during that time. -
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From 1 April, women in England can get cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause support through a new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC). -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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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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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is currently undergoing a review of its 0-19 Wellbeing Programme. -
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'Waiting Well' is a regionwide programme that aims to support patients who are waiting for planned care such as knee and hip replacements. -
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You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for all the May Bank Holidays below.
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees Community Wellbeing Champions worked with Stockton-on-Tees Public Health Team to support the review of the 0-19/25 Service. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to know what the needs are of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, to improve the planning process for when families can no longer support their family member to stay at home. -
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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. -
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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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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. -
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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. -
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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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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch England research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Healthwatch South Tees has produced a report which gives information on accessing your GP Practice, who you can see and who are the different professionals working within your practice. -
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On behalf of Starfish Health & Wellbeing, we have provided an update on the Tees Pain service. -
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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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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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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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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. -
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This year’s Annual Event will focus on helping to set our workplan for 2024 - 2025.
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NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), who are responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities, would like to understand the thoughts and experiences of people in the Tees Valley regarding early mental health support for children and young people. -
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We are seeking people’s views and experiences of pharmacy services in Stockton-on-Tees. -
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You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.
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Do you have a health or social care query? Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing? Why not pop along to our drop-in session for a coffee and a chat! -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Tees Valley Youthwatch were asked to provide feedback on a Document that was produced by Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Healthwatch Redcar and Cleveland, called “I need to see a Doctor!” -
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Report from Tees Valley Youthwatch and Youth Focus North East about the insight into youth sexual health - November 2023 -
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Under a new plan published recently, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read the response from Healthwatch England. -
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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! -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees worked with Larissa Bennett, a Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Champion and ADHD Peer Support Group Lead to support the review of local ADHD services through the views and experiences of people accessing or requiring ADHD support services.