1. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

    Report -

    Take a look at our annual report for 2017/2018, which shows the work and achievements we have made over the year.

  2. Arrangements for Patient Discharge from University Hospital of North Tees with a Care Package Follow up Visit - December 2016

    Report -

    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.

  3. Delays to Patient Discharge Follow-up Report - September 2016

    Report -

    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.

  4. University Hospital of North Tees: Discharge with a Care Package - May 2016

    Report -

    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.

  5. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Covid-19 Vaccine Newsletter

    News -

    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.

  6. Age UK Teesside winter 2020 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter.

  7. Case study: Caring for those returning from hospital

    News -

    We recently spoke to Hannah Hammond, from the The Five Lamps charity organisation in Thornaby.

  8. We would like to hear about your care experiences

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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!

  9. National Safeguarding Adults Week - Resources from TSAB

    News -

    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.

  10. Stockton Adult Carers Support Service - July newsletter

    News -

    Read about all the activities and updates from the team at Stockton Adult Carers Support Service in their July newsletter.

  11. Age UK Teesside summer 2020 newsletter

    News -

    Age UK Teesside has launched it's summer 2020 newsletter.

  12. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Care at Home Consultation 2021

    News -

    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.

  13. The Impact on Unpaid Carers - Living with Covid-19 (Dec 2020 - March 2021)

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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.

  14. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - Summer 2021

    News -

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

  15. TSAB: National Safeguarding Adults Week

    News -

    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.

  16. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter - May 2023

    News -

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

  17. 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.

  18. Growing Older Planning Ahead: Combined Regional Healthwatch Report

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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.

  19. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  20. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  21. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Teesside pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside during the 2021 festive season.

  25. Teesside pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend.

  26. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Consultation

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    Stockton-on-Tees Health & Wellbeing Board is responsible for the production of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA). A review of Stockton-on-Tees's PNA has been undertaken and, as required, a 60-day consultation is underway for the revised draft.

  27. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley during the 2023 Easter weekend below.

  28. Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) payment

    News -

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

  29. Tees Valley pharmacy May Bank Holiday opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for all the May Bank Holidays below.

  30. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

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

    News -

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

  32. Pharmacy Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

    News -

    We are seeking people’s views and experiences of pharmacy services in Stockton-on-Tees.

  33. Tees Valley pharmacy Christmas opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.

  34. Community Pharmacies: Information

    Advice and Information -

    What is a Community Pharmacy and what services do they offer?

  35. Tees Valley pharmacy Easter opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the Easter holidays below.

  36. Pharmacy First Services in Stockton-on-Tees - have your say!

    News -

    We would like to hear your thoughts on the new Pharmacy First service which was launched on 31st January 2024, if the service is working well or what issues you may be experiencing in local pharmacies across Stockton-on-Tees.

  37. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  38. Research from Nuffield Trust on medication shortages: Healthwatch England response

    Response -

    Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari has responded to a new report from the Nuffield Trust, which warns of “worrying shortages” of key medications following pandemic lockdowns and Brexit.

  39. Tees Valley May Bank Holiday pharmacy opening hours

    Advice and Information -

    You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the May Bank Holiday below.