1. Aapna Services

    Report -

    We visited Aapna Services in Middlesbrough on Monday 26 February 2018 to speak to a ladies group who currently meet three times a week.

  2. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Aapna Services

    Report -

    We held a focus group to discuss the NHS Long Term Plan at Aapna Services, a registered charity working closely with people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnicity, religion, belief or creed.

  3. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Regional Refugee Forum (NE)

    Report -

    This focus group was held at Newport Hub with members of the Regional Refugee Forum’s Health Working Group. All members of the group were either going or had been through the asylum seeker application process.

  4. A Conversation About ‘Wellbeing’ BAME Communities – Arabic and Urdu Women

    Report -

    We were asked by the Integrated Care System to hold conversations with people across the North East and North Cumbria around the themes of health and wellbeing. We spoke to twelve women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

  5. Carer's Leave: Open Government Consultation

    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.

  6. 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.

  7. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

    News -

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

  8. What is a Community Champion?

    News -

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

  9. Wendy Peacock - Everyday Language Solutions

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    Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard

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

    Blog -

    Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community.

  11. Caroline Nakachwa - Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland

    Blog -

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

  12. Ellie Lowther - Essential Learning Curve Ltd

    Blog -

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

  13. Terry Doyle - Self Employed Wellbeing & Resilience Coach

    Blog -

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

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

    Blog -

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

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

    Blog -

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

  16. Annalice Argyle - The Recovery Advocates and Consultants

    Blog -

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

  17. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

    News -

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

  18. Visiting our Community Champion at Senses Wellbeing Centre

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  20. Model of oral healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees

    News -

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

  21. Jane Cousins - Primary Care Network (PCN) Social Prescriber Team Leader

    Blog -

    Delivering social prescribing for the residents of Redcar costal (Via GP referral)

  22. The STAR Awards 2022 - nominations closed

    News -

    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*

  23. Louise Ansari appointed new Healthwatch England National Director

    News -

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

  24. The STAR Awards of Recognition 2022

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    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care!

  25. David Thomas - Digital Inclusion Officer (Hope Foundation)

    Blog -

    Helping those who are digitally excluded and advancing people's digital skills in Middlesbrough.

  26. 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.

  27. Julie Christie – Social Prescriber

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    Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network

  28. Dean Johansen-Berg - Community Manager, Community Ventures

    Blog -

    I create groups that can have a direct impact on improving the health and well-being of our community.

  29. STAR Awards Winners 2023

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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.

  30. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

    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.