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Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare. -
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This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months. -
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Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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Following our Covid-19 vaccination survey, which was conducted from 5 February to 8 March 2021, we have produced a report which shares the experiences and views of people about the vaccine. -
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Following our 'Hospital Experience and Discharge' survey, which was conducted from March - November 2020, our report explores the views and experiences of people who have been in hospital and how the discharge process affected them. -
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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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Do you have a good news story to share? Want to inspire someone who may be struggling? Then read on… -
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We are delighted to share with you the next story in our 'good news' community campaign! -
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There are a series of Community Mental Health Transformation webinars taking place in April where you can learn more about the programme during the one hour overview.
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Let us know what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine. -
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As we slowly move out of lockdown, we wanted to bring you some news from the latest Covid-19 community initiative, the Stockton-on-Tees Covid-19 Community Champions. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter. -
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Anne Sykes, the chair of Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Executive Board has announced her difficult decision to step down from the role. -
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Catalyst want to hear from volunteers across the Borough to find out what motivates them to give up their time to help others. -
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The ‘Please give me space’ visual awareness campaign has been developed by Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and the RNIB, in response to COVID-19 and the need to social distance. -
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Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers -
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As the Covid-19 vaccination programme picks up pace and with the sheer amount of information 'out there', we wanted to bring you some of the latest information, advice and facts from the national and local NHS services. -
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We would like to hear your views about the Covid-19 vaccination programme and any experiences you may have had. -
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Step Forward Tees Valley's February newsletter is out now, bringing you the latest programme updates, good news stories, job opportunities and more from across the partnership. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding. -
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Many individuals in the UK are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them. -
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We recently spoke to Hannah Hammond, from the The Five Lamps charity organisation in Thornaby. -
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Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021. -
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Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert has written a great mental health and debt guide with the help of Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and CAP. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its latest newsletter. -
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A new strategy for the changing world of health and social care. -
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People have told Healthwatch England they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) helps public sector, voluntary and charity staff share healthy lifestyle messages and services with the public in the North East and North Cumbria. -
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We have launched our first 'virtual' coffee morning where people can drop in and ask any questions they may have about health or social care services in Stockton. -
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A recent ‘call to arms’ by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (NTH NHS FT) has not disappointed say health bosses. -
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Partners accompanying mums-to-be as they deliver their baby are now being offered COVID-19 tests. -
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Are you a carer, have a loved one in a care home or do you receive care – please tell us your story! -
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A new COVID-19 testing site for residents with no symptoms is opening on Wednesday 6 January at Splash in Stockton and tests must be booked in advance. -
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If you think you may have coronavirus, the NHS has provided some important information to keep you safe while isolating at home. -
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An exciting new community hub is coming to Yarm this September! -
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Find out our highlights from 2020-21, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council wants to provide the very best service for its residents and, to help them do this, they are undertaking a consultation on the Care at Home service. -
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We spoke to Peter Otter, Manager at the LiveWell Dementia Hub in Thornaby. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have engaged with local unpaid carers to find out their views and experiences of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, and how this has impacted on their lives and their health and wellbeing. -
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During the pandemic, 80% of young people identified that their mental health had deteriorated. Many others also suffered from anxiety and stress – meaning they found it hard to cope with months in isolation. -
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is stressing that in the interests of public and staff safety, hospital settings must retain strict infection control procedures. -
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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing. -
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Patients across Teesside will benefit from access to appointments with a mental health nurse in their local GP surgery, working as groups of practices called Primary Care Networks (PCNs), following a successful pilot programme. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees would like to hear about your views and experiences of your own mental health over the past year. -
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A Stockton man has been awarded the Royal British Empire Medal for his outstanding achievements to charity work across the COVID-19 pandemic.