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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Read all about our report on access to health and social care services as experienced by people with a sensory impairment.
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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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Public Health informed Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees that Oral Health was one of its future priorities for 2018/2019, and welcomed any feedback Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees could gather from patients by carrying out a planned engagement activity. -
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During recent engagement activities, the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector fed back concerns with the accessibility of, and care provided by the dentists for people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Stockton-on-Tees. -
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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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We’ve heard that many people have struggled to access dental care since the pandemic began. We want to hear your experiences of dental care since March 2020. -
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Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns from the public around getting to see their local dentist. -
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At the end of 2021, Healthwatch teams across the North East worked collaboratively to gain feedback from the general public about their experiences of local dentistry. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged with the public across the Borough to seek their views and experiences of local dental services over the past year, in addition to a number of queries on NHS dentists through the Information & Signposting service. -
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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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Local people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). -
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Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region. -
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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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A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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Are you living in the North East and North Cumbria? Do you have recent experiences with using or trying to access dental services? Then share your experiences with us! -
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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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The Healthwatch network in the North East and North Cumbria are working with the ICB to gather evidence about access to dental care services.
As part of this work, local Healthwatch across North East & North Cumbria undertook a mystery shopping exercise to get a real time understanding of what is being said to people and to understand their experiences of dentists across the region.
The mystery shopping exercise involved phoning dental practices, enquiring about a specific dental care scenario and reporting the results centrally for a regional overview. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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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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. -
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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.