News and reports

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual survey of people’s experiences of NHS community mental health services.

The Stockton Lived Experience Forum is being set up to consult with local people across Stockton-on-Tees on their lived experiences of mental health and will help inform the Community Mental Health Transformation.

Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

The government has announced its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on for the Healthwatch England response.

Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about Healthwatch Stockton's performance and the manner in which it discharges its responsibilities.

Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

With the NHS experiencing the busiest summer on record, the waiting list for treatment has hit a new high, according to latest figures. Read Healthwatch England's response.

New plans to open surgical hubs should reduce the backlog of patients waiting for care. Healthwatch England National Director Louise Ansari highlights the need for a focus on tackling health inequalities.

Want to improve your physical activity but are not sure where to start? Why not try these exercise videos from the NHS!

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) has commissioned a service to provide mental health support to parents of seriously ill babies at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.