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With the holiday season upon us and 2025 nearing its close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on a wonderfully busy year!

ADHD and autism are two neurodivergent conditions that present in contrasting ways. In recent research, Healthwatch England heard from people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions. They talked about the impact of being diagnosed with both conditions.

At Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees, we spend a lot of time listening to people’s experiences with health and care services. But some of the most powerful stories come from the youngest voices, especially when they show us a new way to understand something as big and complicated as grief.

With Christmas right around the corner and 2024 drawing to a close, it is a perfect time to reflect on what has been a very busy year!

Healthwatch England research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.