1. Report -

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

    Age UK Teesside has published its winter 2020 newsletter.
  7. News -

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

    Are you a carer, have a loved one in a care home or do you receive care – please tell us your story!
  9. 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. News -

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

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

    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. News -

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

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

    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. Report -

    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. 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. News -

    This is the first of a series of 'good news' stories that we hope to share over the coming months.
  21. Advice and Information -

    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.
  22. Advice and Information -

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
  23. Report -

    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.
  24. Report -

    The purpose of this report is to look at the quality of life provided to older people living in residential and nursing care across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.
  25. News -

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

    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up visit at Woodside Grange Care Home to review the changes that had been made following their Enter and View investigation in 2016.
  27. Report -

    NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (HaST CCG) are engaging with the public regarding the current provision of NHS podiatry services in Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
  28. Report -

    Through our information and signposting service and public engagement, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees received intelligence from members of the public concerning the service delivery at Woodside Grange Care Home.
  29. Report -

    Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees conducted a follow up Enter & View at Roseville Care Centre following a visit in 2015.
  30. News -

    Age UK Teesside has launched its spring 2021 newsletter.
  31. News -

    Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers
  32. News -

    Age UK Teesside has published its latest newsletter.
  33. News -

    A new strategy for the changing world of health and social care.
  34. Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
  35. News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published reports on four care services in Stockton-on-Tees following recent inspections.
  36. News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.
  37. News -

    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.
  38. Report -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) must produce an Annual Report in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014.
  39. News -

    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.
  40. News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is distributing their annual surveys to provide service users, professionals and the public with the opportunity to have their say and inform the Board’s future priorities for safeguarding.across theTees.
  41. News -

    The consultation is now open on the draft supporting adult carers quality standard and comments are welcomed from stakeholders, non-registered organisations and individuals.
  42. News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.
  43. News -

    Following discussions from the TSAB Board’s Development Day in March 2020, the Strategic Business Plan for 2020-2021 has now been published.
  44. News -

    Teesside Dementia Link Services (TDLS) has published its summer 2020 newsletter.
  45. News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding.
  46. Advice and Information -

    Catalyst has launched a support service for those who have or may have learning disability and/or autism. Many people with learning disability and /or autism will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis.
  47. Report -

    Find out our highlights from 2020-21, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts.
  48. News -

    We spoke to Peter Otter, Manager at the LiveWell Dementia Hub in Thornaby.
  49. News -

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

    Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers Support Service (SACSS) provides support and signposting to informal carers (18+) who care for another adult. The latest edition of their Carers newsletter is out now with news, information and updates for carers.