1. A&E delays are intolerable - Healthwatch England response to new NHS performance stats

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    Healthwatch England national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.

  2. Healthwatch North East & North Cumbria Celebrate 10 Years!

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    Recently 14 local Healthwatch, who work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, came together to celebrate the 10th birthday of Healthwatch and share in the success and achivements during that time.

  3. Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) payment

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    From 1 April, women in England can get cheaper hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause support through a new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

  4. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 0-19 Wellbeing Programme

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    Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is currently undergoing a review of its 0-19 Wellbeing Programme.

  5. Our engagement to support the regional Waiting Well Programme

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    'Waiting Well' is a regionwide programme that aims to support patients who are waiting for planned care such as knee and hip replacements.

  6. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - May 2023

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

  7. Growing Older, Planning Ahead - Tees Valley Healthwatch Survey

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    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.

  8. Have your say on major health conditions to help shape Government strategy

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    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.

  9. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    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.

  10. New funding for NHS dental services across the North East and North Cumbria

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    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.

  11. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - August 2023

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

  12. Update on Tees Pain service from Starfish Health & Wellbeing

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    On behalf of Starfish Health & Wellbeing, we have provided an update on the Tees Pain service.

  13. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board - Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014.

  14. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - November 2023

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

  15. ADHD Services in Stockton-on-Tees Survey

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been made aware of challenges facing people awaiting an ADHD diagnosis. We have been working with a local Healthwatch Champion and support services to gather additional intelligence about the lived experience of ADHD and the impact this has had on health and wellbeing.

  16. Stockton-on-Tees Drug & Alcohol Services Survey

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are seeking the views and experiences of people from Stockton-on-Tees on the drug and alcohol services across the Borough. This includes service users, family and friends and professionals.

  17. Join us at our Annual Event in 2024!

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    This year’s Annual Event will focus on helping to set our workplan for 2024 - 2025.

  18. Getting Help – An early support service for children and young people across Tees Valley with their mental health

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    NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB), who are responsible for ensuring that high quality and safe health services are accessible to all our communities, would like to understand the thoughts and experiences of people in the Tees Valley regarding early mental health support for children and young people.