1. News -

    CQC’s new #DeclareYourCare campaign encourages people to speak up about their experiences of care – both good and bad - which is essential for helping health and social care services learn and improve the quality of care.
  2. News -

    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*
  3. News -

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

    Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are currently planning future residential and home care services which will better meet the needs of those they support now and in the future.
  5. News -

    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.
  6. News -

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

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

    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
  9. News -

    The government is currently running a consultation to seek views on a proposal to give employees with caring responsibilities one week of unpaid leave each year.
  10. News -

    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.
  11. News -

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

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

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

    Recently we visited Community Champion Karen Winspear, a Director of Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton.
  15. News -

    Tees Valley Buddies is a neuro diverse self-advocacy and peer support charity ran by Neurodiverse people for Neurodiverse people!
  16. News -

    Public Health England (PHE) identified confusion and barriers to accessing NHS dentists for asylum seekers and refugees.
  17. News -

    Healthwatch England recently announced that Louise Ansari has been appointed as their new National Director.
  18. News -

    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care!
  19. News -

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

    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.
  21. News -

    Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.
  22. News -

    Phoebe shares her perspective on why young people should be involved in decision making
  23. News -

    It was with absolute delight, to discover HWST had been nominated for the Public Sector Award, presented by Idrees Rashid, at Tees Valley BME Achievement Awards 2023.