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Our latest newsletter is now out and we are spreading good news and cheering those who are making a difference. -
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The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. -
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If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice. -
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Local GP surgeries are to remain open on VE Day to help the NHS cope with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. -
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The NHS Growing Well Growing Healthy team in Stockton have just launched their new Facebook Pages. -
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Catalyst has launched a support service for those who have or may have learning disability and/or autism. Many people with learning disability and /or autism will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis. -
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The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), has had a profound impact on the way we live our day to day lives. We want to reassure you that Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees is still here for you and working hard to gather views in the community. -
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The NHS wants to hear from you! -
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Today is the creation of a new NHS organisation responsible for planning and buying health services for the people of Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland – NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). -
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The merger of the three collaborating NHS commissioning organisations in the Tees Valley has been formally approved. -
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Volunteers are at the heart of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees – your skills, experiences, and the knowledge that you have of your local community are extremely valuable to our work. -
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The aim of this Handbook is to provide a comprehensive overview of the policies and procedures which ensure the good governance of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees. -
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Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about Healthwatch’s performance and the manner in which it discharges its responsibilities. -
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This Recruitment Pack provides details of our recruitment process, gives guidance on the core competencies we request from our Board members, and outlines the key requirements of the role. -
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An exciting new community hub is coming to Yarm this September! -
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Find out our highlights from 2020-21, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council wants to provide the very best service for its residents and, to help them do this, they are undertaking a consultation on the Care at Home service. -
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We spoke to Peter Otter, Manager at the LiveWell Dementia Hub in Thornaby. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local unpaid carers to find out their views and experiences of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, and how this has impacted on their lives and their health and wellbeing. -
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During the pandemic, 80% of young people identified that their mental health had deteriorated. Many others also suffered from anxiety and stress – meaning they found it hard to cope with months in isolation. -
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is stressing that in the interests of public and staff safety, hospital settings must retain strict infection control procedures. -
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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing. -
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Patients across Teesside will benefit from access to appointments with a mental health nurse in their local GP surgery, working as groups of practices called Primary Care Networks (PCNs), following a successful pilot programme. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to hear about your views and experiences of your own mental health over the past year. -
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A Stockton man has been awarded the Royal British Empire Medal for his outstanding achievements to charity work across the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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We have moved to the final step of the Government’s roadmap for managing COVID 19 and there are new changes we all need to be aware of. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees, alongside four other Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley, are working with the local Mental Health Alliance Partnership to understand how mental health services are being used by local people. -
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The North East's Stroke Network has recently established a Stroke Service User Voice (SSUV) Group and is looking for Teesside members to join. -
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Governance Framework between Pioneering Care Partnership and local Healthwatch teams. -
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Anyone using ambulance patient transport services to attend their clinic or appointment must continue to wear a face covering in line with NHS guidelines for hospitals and other health services. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local women who experience significant social marginalisation, exclusion, and a complex range of vulnerabilities. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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The Government recently published its COVID-19 autumn and winter plan, which you can read more about below. -
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North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has lifted its restrictions for hospital visiting, with visits limited to one person for up to an hour at a time. -
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We spoke to Leigh Trimble, volunteer and Project Manager of Stockton’s Red Balloons charity. Set up in 2017, the organisation helps those with mental health issues by encouraging them to chat and expand on their feelings. -
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This policy and associated procedures outline the steps taken to ensure decisions are evidence based and lead to substantive impact in the community for all staff, board and volunteers. -
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Following a competitive tendering process, north east charity the Pioneering Care Partnership in Newton Aycliffe has been awarded a contract to continue to deliver Healthwatch for the people of Stockton-on-Tees. -
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We spoke to Sarah McManus, CEO of Teesside-based charity, A Way Out. The organisation helps local women, families and young people who are at risk of harm or face multiple disadvantages such as poverty, homelessness or poor mental health. -
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This report provides insight into what matters most to the people of the Tees Valley in terms of mental health support in the community. -
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During the week Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board will focus on different forms of adult abuse and neglect including Self-Neglect, Adult Exploitation, Emotional Abuse and Mental Health, raising awareness of key signs of abuse and how to report it. -
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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014, setting out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan. -
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The impact of Covid-19 is continuing to affect communities across the UK, with new cases averaging at around 40,000 cases a day. -
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Challenging COVID misinformation and bringing communities together, a leading project has been recognised for its efforts following Covid-19. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers Support Service (SACSS) provides support and signposting to informal carers (18+) who care for another adult. The latest edition of their Carers newsletter is out now with news, information and updates for carers. -
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We’ve heard that many people have struggled to access dental care since the pandemic began. We want to hear your experiences of dental care since March 2020. -
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Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told Healthwatch England nationally. -
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Kooth's Parents and Carers Resource Pack supports all parents and carers when helping young people deal with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as explaining about the service and how young people can access and use it