News

Mental Health & Debt Guide
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.
Advice and Information

North East hit hard by access and affordability of dental care
Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.
News

Case study: Caring for those returning from hospital
We recently spoke to Hannah Hammond, from the The Five Lamps charity organisation in Thornaby.
News

Six things you should expect from social care support
People have told Healthwatch England they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.
Advice and Information

Covid-19 vaccine acceptance survey from Teesside University
Many individuals in the UK are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them.
News

COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
Advice and Information

Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - May 2021
The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download.
News

GP Access Cards
Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.
News

Which COVID-19 test is right for you?
Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out 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.
Advice and Information

Case study: Stockton’s Covid-19 Community Champions team
We are delighted to share with you the next story in our 'good news' community campaign!
News

Tees Valley Community Mental Health Transformation Webinars - SAVE THE DATE!
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.
News