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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Elton Hall Care Home following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Roseville Care Centre following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Hadrian Park following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Allington House following a visit in 2018 as part of a wider review of care homes across the Borough. -
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In October 2017, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter and View at the University Hospital of North Tees following feedback that improvements could be made to improve the experience of patients living with dementia in a hospital setting. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an investigation in September 2017 to gather feedback from service users, family members and carers about their experiences of the continence service in Teesside. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees are part of the North of Tees Dementia Collaborative network, and work closely with the Live Well Dementia Hub and Dementia Voices Stockton. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has published its latest newsletter. -
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Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) would like to encourage organisations and community groups to become involved in National Safeguarding Adults Week from 16-22 November 2020. -
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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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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) and Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have launched a dementia tool kit which has been welcomed by care homes across the Borough of Stockton. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees has been nominated for a prestigious national award which has helped to improve services for older people residing in residential and nursing homes across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter. -
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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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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. -
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Find out our highlights from 2022-23, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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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. -
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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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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted an Enter & View at Norton Medical Centre following feedback from patients in the community. -
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Read all about our report on access to health and social care services as experienced by people with a sensory impairment.
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees felt it was important to engage with the asylum seeker and refugee community to gain a greater understanding of their views and experience of healthcare services across the Borough. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees attended Arrival Practice’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) to give a presentation about the role of Healthwatch and to gather feedback from the attendees. -
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Take a look at our annual report for 2017/2018, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees attended Yarm Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) to give a presentation about the role of Healthwatch and to gather feedback from the attendees. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees received an overwhelming volume of feedback regarding access to, and service provision of, primary care services in the area throughout 2016. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees carried out an Enter & View visit at Roseberry Practice in February 2017. -
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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have gathered information from members of the public via their information and signposting service and have been made aware of several issues regarding patient experience at Roseberry Practice. -
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Since January 2016, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees have received an overwhelming volume of feedback regarding access to and service provision of primary care services in the area. -
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Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual reports for 2019/2020, describing its work during the previous year. -
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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. -
Advice and Information -
Local GP surgeries are to remain open on VE Day to help the NHS cope with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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Find out our highlights from 2021-22, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts. -
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Hartlepool and Stockton Health are asking for people to give their views on extended access to GP practices across the region. -
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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). -
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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. -
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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. -
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Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone. -
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The 7-Day service from Hartlepool and Stockton Health, run in partnership with local Primary Care Networks (PCN), offers evening and weekend clinics.