News and reports

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.

Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley worked in partnership with North East and North Cumbria NHS to find out the needs 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.

The Healthwatch network in the North East and North Cumbria are working with the ICB to gather evidence about access to dental care services.

As part of this work, local Healthwatch across North East & North Cumbria undertook a mystery shopping exercise to get a real time understanding of what is being said to people and to understand their experiences of dentists across the region.

The mystery shopping exercise involved phoning dental practices, enquiring about a specific dental care scenario and reporting the results centrally for a regional overview.

CGL Stockton Recovery Service & Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are offering new Dual Diagnosis drop-in sessions to support clients with their mental health and offer access to substance treatment services, information and advice.

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

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.

Healthwatch England's 2022-23 annual report shares the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care services. Read about Healthwatch England's work and the next steps they plan to take.

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!

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

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

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.

Report from Tees Valley Youthwatch and Youth Focus North East about the insight into youth sexual health - November 2023