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This report from Healthwatch England and The Red Cross focuses on the discharge process between March and August and shines a light on people’s experiences of getting home from hospital. -
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Take a look at our annual report for 2019/2020, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year. -
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The NHS has produced a Long-Term Plan, setting out all the things it wants health services to do better for people across the country. -
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Our 2018/19 Annual Report has now been published and you can find out all about our results from the year and our plans for the future. -
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Take a look at our annual report for 2017/2018, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees held its annual event on 11th July 2016 at North Shore Academy. -
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Do you have a good news story to share? Want to inspire someone who may be struggling? Then read on… -
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Anne Sykes, the chair of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Executive Board has announced her difficult decision to step down from the role. -
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As the Covid-19 vaccination programme picks up pace and with the sheer amount of information 'out there', we wanted to bring you some of the latest information, advice and facts from the national and local NHS services. -
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We would like to hear your views about the Covid-19 vaccination programme and any experiences you may have had. -
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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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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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Find out our highlights from 2020-21, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts. -
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Governance Framework between Pioneering Care Partnership and local Healthwatch teams. -
Advice and Information -
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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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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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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The nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and its plans for the future. -
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As we continue to support the community’s health and social care and provide a listening ear for people, our Chair Peter Smith gives his views on the local health and social care landscape, and the need for renewed enthusiasm over the next 12 months. -
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Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. -
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As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services. -
Report -
Following research in 2020 and 2021 into the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing and mental health support services, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged further with the public to seek their views and experiences over the past year. -
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Find out our highlights from 2021-22, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II -
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The government has announced its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on for the Healthwatch England response. -
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NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most. -
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Recently 14 local Healthwatch, who work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, came together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Healthwatch and share in the success and achivements during that time. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees Community Wellbeing Champions worked with Stockton-on-Tees Public Health Team to support the review of the 0-19/25 Service. -
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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. -
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Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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This year’s Annual Event will focus on helping to set our workplan for 2024 - 2025.
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Under a new plan published recently, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read the response from Healthwatch England. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees worked with Larissa Bennett, a Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Champion and ADHD Peer Support Group Lead to support the review of local ADHD services through the views and experiences of people accessing or requiring ADHD support services. -
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On Wednesday 21st February 2024 we held our 2023-2024 Annual Event at the River Tees Water Sports Centre in Stockton-on-Tees.
The focus of the day was to help to plan for our future priorities and support the Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Executive Board to determine our workplan for 2024-2025. -
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Healthwatch England's 2022-23 annual report shares the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care services. Read about Healthwatch England's work and the next steps they plan to take. -
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Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley worked in partnership with North East and North Cumbria NHS to find out the needs of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, to improve the planning process for when families can no longer support their family member to stay at home.
This is the combined report for all Healthwatch involved.