1. A&E delays are intolerable - Healthwatch England response to new NHS performance stats

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    Healthwatch England national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.

  2. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

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    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  3. Our engagement to support the regional Waiting Well Programme

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    'Waiting Well' is a regionwide programme that aims to support patients who are waiting for planned care such as knee and hip replacements.

  4. Have your say on major health conditions to help shape Government strategy

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    Share your views to help shape the Government's strategy on tackling major conditions such as dementia, cancers & musculoskeletal disorders. They would like to hear from patients & carers, scientists & researchers, campaigners & health professionals.

  5. New funding for NHS dental services across the North East and North Cumbria

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    NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), which has just taken on responsibility for commissioning the region's dental services, has announced that dental services in North East and North Cumbria have received £3 million funding.

  6. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  7. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  8. The hidden wait for cancer care

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    Healthwatch England research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.

  9. Top Tips for Accessing Your GP Practice

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    Healthwatch South Tees has produced a report which gives information on accessing your GP Practice, who you can see and who are the different professionals working within your practice.

  10. Update on Tees Pain service from Starfish Health & Wellbeing

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    On behalf of Starfish Health & Wellbeing, we have provided an update on the Tees Pain service.

  11. Cost of living support from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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    Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is keen to make sure residents of Stockton are aware of the help and support available from a range of services across the borough.

  12. Free menopause resources

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    Menopause Support has launched a new guidance booklet “Understanding Menopause” to support women to better understand and navigate Menopause.