1. Have Your Say on How Doctors Collect Patient Feedback

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    The General Medical Council would like to get your thoughts on proposed changes to how doctors collect and reflect on patient feedback.

  2. Share Your Experience of Arthritis Support

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    We'd like to hear about your experiences of living with arthritis, to help improve services and celebrate those that work well.

  3. Help us share thanks to key workers who are working tirelessly to keep us safe!

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    We'd like to ask anyone who wants to thank those who have helped them during the COVID-19 crisis to get in touch, and we'll share these messages across our platforms.

  4. GP Access Cards

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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.

  5. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

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    Recently we have been working with Middlesbrough based radio station, Community Voice FM.

  6. What is a Community Champion?

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    Community Champions are at the heart of Healthwatch - read on to find out why!

  7. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

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    The Healthwatch Board and Community Champions come together for collaborative meeting.

  8. The STAR Awards 2022 - nominations closed

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    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*

  9. Pharmacy opening times over Christmas

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    We've compiled a list of opening times for pharmacies across South Tees this Christmas!

  10. Reasonable Adjustments in GP Practices - Your Views

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    Healthwatch South Tees has made it a priority to collaborate with primary care and general practice (GP’s), to reduce barriers to access GPs for those requiring reasonable adjustments.

  11. Your Care, Your Way

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    Healthwatch England have recently devised the 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign to highlight the importance of accessible information within health and social care.

  12. 2021 / 22 Annual Report. 'Championing What Matters to You'.

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    A look back at all of the key work we have done over the last 12 months across South Tees.

  13. General Practice News

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    General practice is a priority for Healthwatch South Tees (HWST) because a high number of people contact us about this area. We have a range of ongoing activities to support improvements in primary care.

  14. NHS faces its biggest week of strikes – what you need to know

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    NHS health workers will be striking on four out of five days in the week beginning Monday 6 February – the most since industrial action got underway in December.

  15. £25 million for women's health hub expansion

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    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

  16. NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April

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    The Government has confirmed that NHS prescription charges will go up next month.
    Last April, the charges were frozen at 2021 levels.

  17. “I need to see a doctor!”

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    Top tips for accessing your GP practice.
    We have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals to gather information raised by local people. We present the most common questions and answers in this document.

  18. Blood, Sweats and Tears Menopause Event

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    We held our Blood, Sweats and Tears event on World Menopause Day 18 October 2023 at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

  19. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  20. Healthwatch South Tees STAR Awards 2024

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    We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for details of each nomination #HWSTSTARS

  21. STAR Awards Ceremony 2024

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    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care! See below for all those nominated, shortlisted and winners from each category.
    #HWSTSTARS