1. Investigating Domiciliary Care

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    We received a number of comments and concerns from the public regarding domiciliary care provision at an event. We responded to this by carrying out further work to gather feedback of domiciliary care services to identify if they were meeting needs.

  2. Young People's Involvement in the Development of Redcar & Cleveland School Nursing Service

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    We met with the Health Visiting and School Nursing Service Manager and the School Nursing Professional Lead to discuss the best ways of involving young people in the development of the School Nursing Service.

  3. Patient Awareness of Urgent Care and Out of Hours Services

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    This report seeks to evaluate patient and public awareness of urgent care and out of hours services within South Tees and to determine if people are aware of alternative pathways available to them.

  4. Evaluation of the Eye Clinic Liaison Officer Service at James Cook University Hospital

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    The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) service at James Cook University Hospital provides support to people with sight loss. The aim of this work was to gather the views of service users to evaluate the benefits and impact of the service.

  5. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  6. What should you expect from home care services?

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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?

  7. Patient Experience of Outpatient Services at The James Cook University Hospital

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    Outpatient services have been identified as a priority for NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group. We were approached by NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group to support them to complete this piece of work.

  8. GP Practice Visits

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    During September 2017 we visited 41 GP Practices across South Tees.We provided them with our new contact details and information leaflets, anticipating that this information would be displayed throughout every practice in the area.

  9. Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    This is a short film which describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine.

  10. 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.

  11. Experiences of GP access, Ongoing Treatments and Wellbeing Throughout the Pandemic

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    In October 2020 we launched our GPs, Ongoing Treatments and Wellbeing survey.

  12. Partnership Initiative With Libraries Across South Tees

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    Over the last few months, we have been exploring ideas to extend our reach and connect with more isolated and digitally excluded local people during the Covid pandemic.

  13. Teen Mental Health - A Guide For Parents

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    For many teens, COVID-19 meant missing out on some of the biggest moments in their young lives.

  14. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

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

  15. Healthwatch South Tees Community Champions

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  16. What is a Community Champion?

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

  17. Meet our Community Champions

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    Our Community Champions are vital to helping us reach every area of our community. Find out more about their work here.

  18. Wendy Peacock - Everyday Language Solutions

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    Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard

  19. Rachel Shafto - Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)

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    Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community.

  20. Caroline Nakachwa - Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland

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    Working on an inclusion project for ethnic minority groups in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

  21. Ellie Lowther - Essential Learning Curve Ltd

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    Raising awareness of trans rights, increasing diversity in community organisations, and promoting the global trans movement online.

  22. Terry Doyle - Self Employed Wellbeing & Resilience Coach

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    Helping people in South Tees with their health of mind, body and spirit.

  23. Sarah James- Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Safer Communities, Victim Care and Advice Service

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    Supporting people impacted by crime and anti-social behaviour in the South Tees area.

  24. Karen Winspear - Community Fitness Instructor, Senses Wellbeing Centre

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    Delivering fitness classes for every age and ability across East Cleveland.

  25. Annalice Argyle - The Recovery Advocates and Consultants

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    Working with those who have become marginalised through substance misuse and/or their mental health.

  26. Community Champions Latest News

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    Here's all the latest news from our Community Champions. From awareness raising events to collaborative work... you'll find it here!

  27. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

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

  28. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

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

  29. Healthwatch South Tees Community Champions

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  30. Visiting our Community Champion at Senses Wellbeing Centre

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

  31. Tees Valley Buddies report - Neurodiverse families and their mental health

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

  32. Model of oral healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees

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