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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Elton Hall Care Home following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Roseville Care Centre following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Hadrian Park following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Allington House following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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In October 2017, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter and View at the University Hospital of North Tees following feedback that improvements could be made to improve the experience of patients living with dementia in a hospital setting. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to gather feedback from service users, family members and carers about their experiences of the continence service in Teesside. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are part of the North of Tees Dementia Collaborative network, and work closely with the Live Well Dementia Hub and Dementia Voices Stockton. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its latest newsletter. -
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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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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter. -
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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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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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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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This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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Following our Covid-19 vaccination survey, which was conducted from 5 February to 8 March 2021, we have produced a report which shares the experiences and views of people about the vaccine. -
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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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Following our 'Impact of Covid-19 on Young People' survey, which was conducted from July - August 2020, we have produced a report which gives the views of young people on living through the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic. -
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Following our 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results. -
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We are delighted to share with you the next story in our 'good news' community campaign! -
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Let us know what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine. -
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As we slowly move out of lockdown, we wanted to bring you some news from the latest Covid-19 community initiative, the Stockton-on-Tees Covid-19 Community Champions. -
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The ‘Please give me space’ visual awareness campaign has been developed by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and the RNIB, in response to COVID-19 and the need to social distance. -
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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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Many individuals in the UK are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them. -
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Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021. -
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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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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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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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On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions.