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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - May 2022
The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download.
4 May 2022
News
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Experiences of Dental Care Services Report: A Public Engagement (Mar 2020 - Jan 2022)
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.
21 April 2022
Report
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Consultation
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.
13 April 2022
News
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Teesside pharmacy Easter opening hours
NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend.
13 April 2022
Advice and Information
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Halo Project: Forced marriage and Honour-Based Violence Charity
Halo Project supports Black and minoritised victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and hidden harms, including forced marriage, honour-based abuse and female genital mutilation.
6 April 2022
Advice and Information
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What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
6 April 2022
Advice and Information
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Community Mental Health Needs Report: A Public Engagement (July-Dec 2021)
Following research in 2020 and 2021 into the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing and mental health support services, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged further with the public to seek their views and experiences over the past year.
29 March 2022
Report
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Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign
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.
9 March 2022
News
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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on 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.
3 March 2022
Advice and Information
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North East Collaborative Dentistry Report
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.
2 March 2022
Report
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
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.
2 March 2022
Advice and Information
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Accessible Information Standard – Healthwatch England recommendations
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.
2 March 2022
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