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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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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. -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) helps public sector, voluntary and charity staff share healthy lifestyle messages and services with the public in the North East and North Cumbria. -
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We have launched our first 'virtual' coffee morning where people can drop in and ask any questions they may have about health or social care services in Stockton. -
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A recent ‘call to arms’ by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTH NHS FT) has not disappointed say health bosses. -
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Partners accompanying mums-to-be as they deliver their baby are now being offered COVID-19 tests. -
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Are you a carer, have a loved one in a care home or do you receive care – please tell us your story! -
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A new COVID-19 testing site for residents with no symptoms is opening on Wednesday 6 January at Splash in Stockton and tests must be booked in advance. -
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If you think you may have coronavirus, the NHS has provided some important information to keep you safe while isolating at home. -
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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) needs more people from Teesside who were in hospital with COVID-19 to donate blood plasma. -
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The national Covid-19 vaccination programme has now started, with a hospital in Middlesbrough leading the way for Teesside on the fight against the coronavirus. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published reports on four care services in Stockton-on-Tees following recent inspections. -
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In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. -
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More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced. -
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On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions. -
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Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes. -
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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) would like to encourage organisations and community groups to become involved in National Safeguarding Adults Week from 16-22 November 2020. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) and Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have launched a dementia tool kit which has been welcomed by care homes across the Borough of Stockton. -
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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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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees has been nominated for a prestigious national award which has helped to improve services for older people residing in residential and nursing homes across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is distributing their annual surveys to provide service users, professionals and the public with the opportunity to have their say and inform the Board’s future priorities for safeguarding across the Tees. -
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Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 -
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The consultation is now open on the draft supporting adult carers quality standard and comments are welcomed from stakeholders, non-registered organisations and individuals. -
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The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community. -
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The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England. -
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The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates. -
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital? -
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Since March 2020, we have all been living through some of the most difficult times any of us will have ever experienced. In order to meet the sudden need for more beds, the NHS had to change the way it discharged people from hospital. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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We wants to hear local views on health and social care services across the Borough. -
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Read about all the activities and updates from the team at Stockton Adult Carers Support Service in their July newsletter. -
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Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual reports for 2019/2020, describing its work during the previous year. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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On 26 March 2020, NHS England advised NHS organisations that due to the need to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, they could choose to pause the complaints process. -
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The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from young people on the current sexual health services. -
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As a result of the current Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent ‘lockdown’ we are aware that the effect this may be having upon some young people can be significant. -
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The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek views from the public on our Sexual Health Services in the Borough. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey. -
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The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from stakeholders on the current Sexual Health services. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey. -
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New and expectant fathers are benefiting from the support of a new app providing on-the-go advice to help them enjoy their babies, feel more confident and support their mental and emotional wellbeing. -
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As we ease out of lockdown, we have included a news round-up on the latest updates from the Government, some advice from the NHS and some good news stories from the local health and social care services. -
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The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are providing transport, safely and swiftly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for those who need to attend appointments because of a life-threatening condition. -
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Following discussions from the TSAB Board’s Development Day in March 2020, the Strategic Business Plan for 2020-2021 has now been published. -
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Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter. -
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With the recent changes to guidelines on Coronavirus, we have included a round-up of news to keep you most up to date, as well as some advice and updates on local services. -
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A new single point of access telephone number from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust is making it easier for those in mental distress to get urgent help. -
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The NHS has launched its Test and Trace service to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. -
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The North of England team at Diabetes UK have recently opened a public Facebook group in order to reach and support more people living with diabetes in the region. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.