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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged with the public across the Borough to seek their views and experiences of local dental services over the past year, in addition to a number of queries on NHS dentists through the Information & Signposting service.

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.

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

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.

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

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.

Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

At the end of 2021, Healthwatch teams across the North East worked collaboratively to gain feedback from the general public about their experiences of local dentistry.

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

As we continue to support the community’s health and social care and provide a listening ear for people, our Chair Peter Smith gives his views on the local health and social care landscape, and the need for renewed enthusiasm over the next 12 months.