1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  2. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  3. Living with Covid-19 Report - July 2020

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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.

  4. Your pharmacy VE Day, May Bank Holiday opening times

    Advice and Information -

    If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice.

  5. Teesside pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside during the 2021 festive season.

  6. Teesside pharmacy Easter opening hours

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    NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend.

  7. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Consultation

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    Stockton-on-Tees Health & Wellbeing Board is responsible for the production of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). A review of Stockton-on-Tees's PNA has been undertaken and, as required, a 60-day consultation is underway for the revised draft.

  8. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

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    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley during the 2023 Easter weekend below.

  9. Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) payment

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    From 1 April, women in England can get cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause support through a new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

  10. Tees Valley pharmacy May Bank Holiday opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for all the May Bank Holidays below.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  12. 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.

  13. Pharmacy Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

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    We are seeking people’s views and experiences of pharmacy services in Stockton-on-Tees.

  14. Tees Valley pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.

  15. Community Pharmacies: Information

    Advice and Information -

    What is a Community Pharmacy and what services do they offer?

  16. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the Easter holidays below.

  17. Pharmacy First Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

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    We would like to hear your thoughts on the new Pharmacy First service which was launched on 31st January 2024, if the service is working well or what issues you may be experiencing in local pharmacies across Stockton-on-Tees.

  18. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  19. Research from Nuffield Trust on medication shortages: Healthwatch England response

    Response -

    Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust, which warns of “worrying shortages” of key medications following pandemic lockdowns and Brexit.

  20. Tees Valley May Bank Holiday pharmacy opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the May Bank Holiday below.

  21. Case study: A Couple in Care - Ben and Nikki Brown’s story

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    This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months.

  22. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  23. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  24. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  26. Covid-19 Vaccine Report - March 2021

    Report -

    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.

  27. Healthwatch England and Red Cross - Peoples experiences of leaving hospital during COVID-19 - October 2020

    Report -

    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.

  28. Impact of Covid-19 on Young People Report - September 2020

    Report -

    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.

  29. Case study: Stockton’s Covid-19 Community Champions team

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    We are delighted to share with you the next story in our 'good news' community campaign!

  30. Share your views on the Covid-19 vaccine

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    Let us know what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  31. Read our latest newsletter - Covid-19 Community Champions and Easter special

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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.

  32. Age UK Teesside spring 2021 newsletter

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    Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter.

  33. Hidden Disabilities launches new campaign to reduce Covid-19 transmission: 'Please give me space'

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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.

  34. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Covid-19 Vaccine Newsletter

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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.

  35. Let us know what you think about the Covid-19 vaccine in our short survey!

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    We would like to hear your views about the Covid-19 vaccination programme and any experiences you may have had.

  36. Covid-19 vaccine acceptance survey from Teesside University

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    Many individuals in the UK are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them.

  37. North East hit hard by access and affordability of dental care

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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.

  38. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  39. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  40. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. New testing site for non-symptomatic opens at Splash in Stockton

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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.

  44. Covid-19: NHS advice on self isolation

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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.

  45. Appeal for Teesside people who were hospitalised with COVID to donate blood plasma

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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.

  46. 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.

  47. Stockton-on-Tees to enter Tier 3 on 2 December - what does this mean for you?

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    On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions.

  48. Updated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

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    Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

  49. Covid-19: What has changed in September 2020

    Advice and Information -

    The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England.

  50. Covid-19: Government introduces new restrictions to North East

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    The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates.