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Healthwatch and the NHS Modernisation Bill (May 2026 Update)
At the State Opening of Parliament recently, the Government made clear their intentions to make health reforms in this parliamentary session.
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Our response to King's Fund Study and the future delivery of health and social care
There is a real shift happening in how health and care is delivered, and it’s rooted in local people and neighbourhoods.
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Meaningful engagement: listening together for better outcomes
Meaningful engagement works best when everyone in the system understands the part they play. Providers see people every day and gather important feedback as part of their work. Healthwatch’s role is a little different: we listen independently, reflect…
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Report Highlights Urgent Need for Equitable Cancer Care Across Tees Valley
Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees has published a new report capturing the voices of 71 individuals who have accessed cancer services across Tees Valley. The findings reveal both strengths and systemic challenges in the delivery of personalised cancer care,…
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Tell us what you think about these new NHS services
A new survey has been launched to gather feedback on three NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly and conveniently.
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Healthwatch Stockton ADHD Champion Recognised as Volunteer of the Year!
A Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees volunteer advocating for a better understanding of living with ADHD has won an award in recognition of her efforts to raise awareness, which earlier this year reached national audiences.
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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - June 2026
The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online.
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Opportunity for care homes: Post falls in care homes research - care home and healthcare staff interviews
A research team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is conducting a research study to develop principles for providing care…
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Have your say on NHS patient transport services
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), Healthwatch and other partners…
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Latest reports and publication
Beyond The Front Desk: Listening to GP Reception Staff Across North East and Cumbria
Working in partnership with Workforce Voices and the NIHR Partnership for Workforce Sustainability, the Healthwatch North East and North Cumbria network brought together GP reception staff from across the region to share their experiences of working on the frontline of primary care.
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Enter & View Reports: Synergise Pharmacy and Elm Tree Medical Centre
Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees undertook two Enter & Views - a GP practice and pharmacy - in Stockton-on-Tees, to gather feedback from both the public and staff, understand what is working well and what needs to change and make recommendations.
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