News and reports

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.

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

The Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee are conducting a scrutiny review of Care at Home and would like to hear from you!

Local people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The Stockton Community Wellbeing Champions team are working closely with Stockton-on-Tees Public Health to gather feedback about your health and wellbeing since the pandemic and would like to hear from you.