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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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Following work completed by Healthwatch Stockton in 2014 ‘Arrangements for Discharge’ from the University Hospital of North Tees, further work was carried out investigating care package arrangements following patient discharge in February 2016. -
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Following work completed by Healthwatch Stockton in 2014 ‘Arrangements for Discharge’ from the University Hospital of North Tees, further work was carried out investigating transport arrangements following patient discharge in February 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 additional work, with investigation into care package arrangements after patient discharge. -
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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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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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We recently spoke to Hannah Hammond, from the The Five Lamps charity organisation in Thornaby. -
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Are you a carer, have a loved one in a care home or do you receive care – please tell us your story! -
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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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Read about all the activities and updates from the team at Stockton Adult Carers Support Service in their July newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council wants to provide the very best service for its residents and, to help them do this, they are undertaking a consultation on the Care at Home service. -
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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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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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During the week Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board will focus on different forms of adult abuse and neglect including Self-Neglect, Adult Exploitation, Emotional Abuse and Mental Health, raising awareness of key signs of abuse and how to report it. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to know what the needs are 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. -
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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. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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Catalyst has launched a support service for those who have or may have learning disability and/or autism. Many people with learning disability and /or autism will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been made aware of challenges facing people awaiting an ADHD diagnosis. We have been working with a local Healthwatch Champion and support services to gather additional intelligence about the lived experience of ADHD and the impact this has had on health and wellbeing. -
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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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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) has launched a new webpage titled 'Working with Autistic Adults' to coincide with World Autism Acceptance Week. -
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The North East and North Cumbria ICB are looking to commission new Pre-Diagnosis and Post-Diagnosis services for Autism in Tees Valley.
As part of this process, they would like to hear from those who are over 16, who are either currently on the waiting list for a diagnosis or those with a diagnosis, and their families and carers. -
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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. -
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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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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 research public awareness and experiences of local alcohol services, alcohol related services, alcohol-related hospital admissions and A&E attendances. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation at the University Hospital of North Tees in January 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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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A new strategy for the changing world of health and social care. -
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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.