News and reports

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.

The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) considers the needs for pharmaceutical services in Stockton-on-Tees, it describes current services and makes an assessment about current and near future provision.

The NHS and the Government would like to hear from you to help build a health service fit for the future. Your views, experiences and ideas can shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 'Here to Help' booklet is available online, with essential information and advice from services within the Stockton borough.

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.

We have provided a helpful resource for people in Stockton-on-Tees to reach out for help during these challenging winter months.

It includes listings of local and national services for advice and information on a wide range of areas, including mental health support, food banks, community spaces and drug and alcohol support.

Norovirus cases are on the rise and to prevent it spreading, the advice from the NHS is to stay away from school, college or work if you have had symptoms or are recovering.

Find out more below.

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!

On 18th November 2024, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees hosted a development session for Health and Care Professionals to come together to discuss the planning of the Health and Care Ambassador Programme.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees was invited to share its findings on ADHD diagnosis and support services across Stockton-on-Tees at the 2024 Healthwatch National Conference, which took place on November 12 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London.

The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online.

At the Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Annual Event 2024, you told us that you wanted migrant health to feature as a Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees priority.

We have been busy in our communities finding out what is important to people and how we can help to bridge a gap in access to health services and care.