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Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has produced a draft of its Involvement Strategy. -
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An ideal opportunity take a look at ‘Healthier You’ the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. -
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In the first of our Community Champion Vlogs, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Thomas Henley. -
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A South Tees Focus -
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In our latest Vlog Community Champion, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Caroline Nakachwa who is a Food Security Officer for Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland. -
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In this episode, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Kerri Brems from ARCH Teesside. -
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Information advice letter for parents on Strep A written in in Arabic, Bengali, Czech, Gujarati, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Ukrainian and Urdu. -
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The Government has updated its briefing pack to help organisations like Healthwatch respond to public queries about NHS industrial action. -
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Information on Perimenopause and Menopause -
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The NHS is already facing record demand on urgent and emergency care services. Industrial action means these services will be under increased pressure so it is vital that people use the services available appropriately. -
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Chris has been running the rise up project for 17 months, the group is designed to bring people together who love to sing but lack confidence to sing in front of others. Members generally suffer from depression, anxiety or are isolated. -
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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. -
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In a long-awaited move, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced HRT costs will be capped at around £20 a year through a new hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) being launched on 1 April 23 -
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Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We received feedback through our information and signposting service regarding Ravenscar Surgery which included suggestions for updates to the website and improvements to the patient experience. -
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Phoebe shares her perspective on why young people should be involved in decision making -
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In January we held 3 workshops with members of the public to inform their new patient involvement strategy. -
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Judith is a Cancer Community Development Worker for the NHS and her role is to engage with community groups to raise awareness of health lifestyles. -
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The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding adults. -
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Yvonne has been a Therapeutic Care Volunteer for 10 years and is also a Governor for James Cook Hospital -
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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. -
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Jemma works as a Patient Involvement Facilitator at James Cook University Hospital. -
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I offer services to Deaf, hard of hearing and those seeking advice and guidance around possible hearing loss. -
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I am the President wellbeing of the Teesside University student union, a role that gives me access to students on daily basis and working more with other agencies and organisations that see to student welfare and wellbeing. -
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We held our Blood, Sweats and Tears event on World Menopause Day 18 October 2023 at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. -
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Nur Fitness is based in Middlesbrough and is an award winning community organisation which is very passionate and dedicated to helping women & children become healthier. -
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Report from Youth Focus North East about the insight into youth sexual health - November 2023 -
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Tees Valley Youthwatch were asked to provide feedback on a Document that was produced by Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Healthwatch Redcar and Cleveland, called “I need to see a Doctor!” -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
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Ellie works for People First Independent Advocacy, a charity offering statutory and non-statutory services in the Teesside area. -
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This report highlights all of the work we have carried out so far.
It includes feedback from our menopause event, responses from consultation surveys and identifies improvements to support services that are required locally which would improve experiences. -
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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 -
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How can you be more inclusive and Deaf Aware? -
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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.