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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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Following work completed by Healthwatch Stockton in 2014 ‘Arrangements for Discharge’ from the University Hospital of North Tees, further work was carried out investigating care package arrangements following patient discharge in February 2016. -
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Following work completed by Healthwatch Stockton in 2014 ‘Arrangements for Discharge’ from the University Hospital of North Tees, further work was carried out investigating transport arrangements following patient discharge in February 2016. -
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Following work from Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees in 2014 'Arrangements for Discharge' from University Hospital of North Tees, the report informed of additional work, with investigation into care package arrangements after patient discharge. -
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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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Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter. -
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We recently spoke to Hannah Hammond, from the The Five Lamps charity organisation in Thornaby. -
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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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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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Read about all the activities and updates from the team at Stockton Adult Carers Support Service in their July newsletter. -
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Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter. -
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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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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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The latest edition of the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) newsletter is now available online and to download. -
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During the week Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board will focus on different forms of adult abuse and neglect including Self-Neglect, Adult Exploitation, Emotional Abuse and Mental Health, raising awareness of key signs of abuse and how to report it. -
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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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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. -
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Healthwatch organisations across the Tees Valley worked in partnership with North East and North Cumbria NHS to find out the needs 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.
This is the combined report for all Healthwatch involved. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months. -
Advice and Information -
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
Advice and Information -
Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
Advice and Information -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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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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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. -
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Following our 'Impact of Covid-19 on Young People' survey, which was conducted from July - August 2020, we have produced a report which gives the views of young people on living through the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic. -
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Following our 'Living with Covid-19' survey, which was conducted from April - June 2020, we have produced a report of the results. -
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We are delighted to share with you the next story in our 'good news' community campaign! -
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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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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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We would like to hear your views about the Covid-19 vaccination programme and any experiences you may have had. -
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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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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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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
Advice and Information -
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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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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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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NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) needs more people from Teesside who were in hospital with COVID-19 to donate blood plasma. -
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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. -
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On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions. -
Advice and Information -
Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 -
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The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England. -
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The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates. -
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We wants to hear local views on health and social care services across the Borough.