1. Sexual Health Services Report - August 2020

    Report -

    Following our research on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council on sexual health services across Stockton, we have produced a report which features feedback from the survey.

  2. Healthwatch England NHS Long Term Plan - Regional Engagement Report - 2019

    Report -

    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.

  3. Annual Report 2018 - 2019

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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.

  4. John’s Campaign at University Hospital of North Tees Follow Up Report - 2019

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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.

  5. Alcohol Services Follow Up Report - July 2018

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to research public awareness and experiences of local alcohol services, alcohol related services, alcohol-related hospital admissions and A&E attendances.

  6. University Hospital of North Tees Follow Up Communication Report - June 2018

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation at the University Hospital of North Tees in January 2017.

  7. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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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.

  8. Enter & View - Implementation of John's Campaign and support for patients living with dementia at University Hospital of North Tees - October 2017

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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.

  9. Analysis of Continence Service in Teesside - September 2017

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    Healthwatch works closely with both the voluntary and public sectors to assist in the delivery of its statutory activities and priorities.

  10. Feedback on the Integrated Urgent Care Service at University Hospital of North Tees - July 2017

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    The new Integrated Urgent Care Service was launched on 1st April 2017 with Centre’s located at the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool. As an NHS service it is funded by the Clinical Commissioning Group.

  11. Podiatry Services Engagement Event - May 2017

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    NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (HaST CCG) are engaging with the public regarding the current provision of NHS podiatry services in Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.

  12. Roseberry Practice Enter & View Report and Response - February 2017

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have gathered information from members of the public via their information and signposting service and have been made aware of several issues regarding patient experience at Roseberry Practice.

  13. University Hospital of North Tees 'Communication' Report - January 2017

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    Following a number of pieces of work completed by Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees in the University Hospital of North Tees, from 2015 to 2016, patients reported that communication could be improved.

  14. GP Data Analysis Report - October 2016

    Report -

    Since January 2016, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have received an overwhelming volume of feedback regarding access to and service provision of primary care services in the area.

  15. University Hospital of North Tees: Discharge with a Care Package - May 2016

    Report -

    Following work from Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees in 2014 'Arrangements for Discharge' from University Hospital of North Tees, the report informed of additional work, with investigation into care package arrangements after patient discharge.

  16. University Hospital of North Tees: Delays to Patient Discharge - April 2016

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    Following work from Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees in 2014 'Arrangements for Discharge' from University Hospital of North Tees, the report informed of more work to be undertaken with investigation into transport arrangements after patient discharge.

  17. Become a Healthwatch Community Champion!

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services, with its own legal powers and setting its own work programme to reflect the concerns of the local community.

  18. Catalyst Volunteer Motivations Survey

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    Catalyst want to hear from volunteers across the Borough to find out what motivates them to give up their time to help others.

  19. Step Forward Tees Valley February newsletter

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    Step Forward Tees Valley's February newsletter is out now, bringing you the latest programme updates, good news stories, job opportunities and more from across the partnership.

  20. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - January 2021

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    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.

  21. Care Quality Commission Strategy 2021

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    A new strategy for the changing world of health and social care.

  22. 65 new recruits to join Teesside battle against COVID-19 pressures

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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.

  23. Birth partners offered COVID-19 tests

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    Partners accompanying mums-to-be as they deliver their baby are now being offered COVID-19 tests.

  24. South Tees NHS one of 50 hospital hubs for Covid-19 vaccination

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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.

  25. Annual reports from Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCG and South Tees CCG

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    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual reports for 2019/2020, describing its work during the previous year.

  26. NHS Complaints Process Due to Resume from 1st July 2020

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    On 26 March 2020, NHS England advised NHS organisations that due to the need to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, they could choose to pause the complaints process.

  27. Sexual Health - Members of the public survey (Stockton-on-Tees)

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    The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek views from the public on our Sexual Health Services in the Borough. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey.

  28. Sexual Health - Stakeholder Survey (Stockton-on-Tees)

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    The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from stakeholders on the current Sexual Health services. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey.

  29. NHS Growing Well Growing Healthy Team in Stockton launches Facebook page

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    The NHS Growing Well Growing Healthy team in Stockton have just launched their new Facebook Pages.

  30. Update on Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group launch and COVID-19 update

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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).

  31. Merger of NHS commissioning groups in the Tees Valley and County Durham formally approved

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    The merger of the three collaborating NHS commissioning organisations in the Tees Valley has been formally approved.

  32. The Impact on Unpaid Carers - Living with Covid-19 (Dec 2020 - March 2021)

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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.

  33. Joint mental health survey to improve services in Stockton (CLOSED)

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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.

  34. TEWV looking for feedback on mental health services

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    Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) is promoting a consultation called "Let's Talk About Improving" to find out more from the public about how its mental health, autism and learning disability services should operate in the future.

  35. Have your say on Stockton Borough Council healthy weight survey

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    Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking feedback on how local communities and organisations can support more children, young people and adults to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

  36. Teesside pharmacy Jubilee opening hours

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    NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Queen's Jubilee June Bank Holiday.

  37. 50 new surgical hubs set to open across England - Healthwatch England response

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    New plans to open surgical hubs should reduce the backlog of patients waiting for care. Healthwatch England National Director Louise Ansari highlights the need for a focus on tackling health inequalities.

  38. Help shape the future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.

  39. Healthwatch North East & North Cumbria Celebrate 10 Years!

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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.

  40. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 0-19 Wellbeing Programme

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    Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is currently undergoing a review of its 0-19 Wellbeing Programme.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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    Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts.

  44. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Annual Event 2023-2024

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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.

  45. Views & Experiences of People Accessing Drug & Alcohol Services

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees recently engaged with the public to seek their views and experiences of drug and alcohol services across the Borough - what they think is working well, what could be improved, and what could help them to access services in a meaningful way.