1. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  2. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  3. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  4. Healthwatch England and Red Cross - Peoples experiences of leaving hospital during COVID-19 - October 2020

    Report -

    This report from Healthwatch England and The Red Cross focuses on the discharge process between March and August and shines a light on people’s experiences of getting home from hospital.

  5. Living with Covid-19 Report - July 2020

    Report -

    Following our 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results.

  6. Become a Healthwatch Community Champion!

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    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are the independent champion for people using local health and social care services, with its own legal powers and setting its own work programme to reflect the concerns of the local community.

  7. Appeal for Teesside people who were hospitalised with COVID to donate blood plasma

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    NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) needs more people from Teesside who were in hospital with COVID-19 to donate blood plasma.

  8. South Tees NHS one of 50 hospital hubs for Covid-19 vaccination

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    The national Covid-19 vaccination programme has now started, with a hospital in Middlesbrough leading the way for Teesside on the fight against the coronavirus.

  9. Be healthier and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

    Advice and Information -

    In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

  10. Government to offer free vitamin D supplements for at-risk groups

    Advice and Information -

    More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced.

  11. Diabetes - keeping well while isolating

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes.

  12. Updated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19

  13. NHS Covid19 app now available

    Advice and Information -

    The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community.

  14. Covid-19: What has changed in September 2020

    Advice and Information -

    The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England.

  15. Covid-19: Government introduces new restrictions to North East

    Advice and Information -

    The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates.

  16. Update on being discharged from hospital

    Advice and Information -

    What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

  17. Hospital Discharge Survey - Patients and Carers

    News -

    Since March 2020, we have all been living through some of the most difficult times any of us will have ever experienced. In order to meet the sudden need for more beds, the NHS had to change the way it discharged people from hospital.

  18. Annual reports from Hartlepool & Stockton-on-Tees CCG and South Tees CCG

    Report -

    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual reports for 2019/2020, describing its work during the previous year.

  19. Sexual Health - Young People's Survey (Stockton-on-Tees)

    News -

    The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from young people on the current sexual health services.

  20. Impact of Covid 19 on Young People Survey

    News -

    As a result of the current Covid 19 pandemic and subsequent ‘lockdown’ we are aware that the effect this may be having upon some young people can be significant.

  21. Sexual Health - Members of the public survey (Stockton-on-Tees)

    News -

    The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek views from the public on our Sexual Health Services in the Borough. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey.

  22. Sexual Health - Stakeholder Survey (Stockton-on-Tees)

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    The Public Health Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council would like to seek the views from stakeholders on the current Sexual Health services. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have been asked to help promote this survey.

  23. Patient Transport Update from the North East Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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    The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are providing transport, safely and swiftly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for those who need to attend appointments because of a life-threatening condition.

  24. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust launches single point of access for mental health crisis services

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    A new single point of access telephone number from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust is making it easier for those in mental distress to get urgent help.

  25. Launch of NHS Test and Trace Service

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS has launched its Test and Trace service to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives.

  26. Diabetes UK launches north east regional Facebook group

    Advice and Information -

    The North of England team at Diabetes UK have recently opened a public Facebook group in order to reach and support more people living with diabetes in the region.

  27. New guidance from Government on Coronavirus - Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

    The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS.

  28. Your pharmacy VE Day, May Bank Holiday opening times

    Advice and Information -

    If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice.

  29. GP practices will remain open over the VE Day Bank Holiday

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    Local GP surgeries are to remain open on VE Day to help the NHS cope with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.

  30. NHS launches Coronavirus survey

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    The NHS wants to hear from you!

  31. Update on Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group launch and COVID-19 update

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    Today is the creation of a new NHS organisation responsible for planning and buying health services for the people of Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland – NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  32. Merger of NHS commissioning groups in the Tees Valley and County Durham formally approved

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    The merger of the three collaborating NHS commissioning organisations in the Tees Valley has been formally approved.