News and reports

Healthwatch South Tees has produced a report which gives information on accessing your GP Practice, who you can see and who are the different professionals working within your practice.

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.

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

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary.

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), which has just taken on responsibility for commissioning the region's dental services, has announced that dental services in North East and North Cumbria have received £3 million funding.

A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts.

Share your views to help shape the Government's strategy on tackling major conditions such as dementia, cancers & musculoskeletal disorders. They would like to hear from patients & carers, scientists & researchers, campaigners & health professionals.

Larissa has a diagnosis of ADHD and shared with Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees her experiences and positive changes that could be made to help others experiencing the same challenges in the community.

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to know what the needs are of those aged 40+ with a learning disability, to improve the planning process for when families can no longer support their family member to stay at home.