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PCP awarded new Healthwatch contract for Stockton-on-Tees

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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Case study: Red Balloons mental health and wellbeing support in Stockton

We spoke to Leigh Trimble, volunteer and Project Manager of Stockton’s Red Balloons charity. Set up in 2017, the organisation helps those with mental health issues by encouraging them to chat and expand on their feelings.

30 September 2021

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Womens' Experiences of Health and Social Care Report: A public engagement supported by ‘A Way Out’

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local women who experience significant social marginalisation, exclusion, and a complex range of vulnerabilities.

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Case study: Stockton charity worker receives Royal accolade

A Stockton man has been awarded the Royal British Empire Medal for his outstanding achievements to charity work across the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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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Case study: Dementia help for Thornaby residents

We spoke to Peter Otter, Manager at the LiveWell Dementia Hub in Thornaby.

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Hospital patients in Stockton now able to receive visitors

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has lifted its restrictions for hospital visiting, with visits limited to one person for up to an hour at a time.

27 September 2021

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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees - Mental Wellbeing Survey

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to hear about your views and experiences of your own mental health over the past year.

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Stroke Service User Voice Group is looking for Teesside members

The North East's Stroke Network has recently established a Stroke Service User Voice (SSUV) Group and is looking for Teesside members to join.

Latest reports and publications

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Decision Making Policy - September 2021

This policy and associated procedures outline the steps taken to...

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Womens' Experiences of Health and Social Care Report: A public engagement supported by ‘A Way Out’

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local women who...

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

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local unpaid carers to...

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Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Find out our highlights from 2020-21, including who we engaged with,...