News and reports

Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees felt it was important to engage with the asylum seeker and refugee community to gain a greater understanding of their views and experience of healthcare services across the Borough.

In October 2017, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter and View at the University Hospital of North Tees following feedback that improvements could be made to improve the experience of patients living with dementia in a hospital setting.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to gather feedback from service users, family members and carers about their experiences of the continence service in Teesside.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to research public awareness and experiences of local alcohol services, alcohol related services, alcohol-related hospital admissions and A&E attendances.

Take a look at our annual report for 2017/2018, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees attended Arrival Practice’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) to give a presentation about the role of Healthwatch and to gather feedback from the attendees.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation at the University Hospital of North Tees in January 2017.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees attended Yarm Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) to give a presentation about the role of Healthwatch and to gather feedback from the attendees.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council have been running a day option service for adults with learning disabilities which commenced five years ago.