1. Report -

    Based on patient experience received regarding access issues to dental care for people with mobility problems, we attended the NHS England Call to Action Event where one of the objectives for discussion was Access.
  2. News -

    NHS England has released updated guidance on dentistry, and how treatment will be different in response to coronavirus.
  3. News -

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

    A growing issue for local people is not being able to access NHS dental services.
  5. News -

    Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns from the public around getting to see their local dentist.
  6. Report -

    At the end of 2021, Healthwatch teams across the North East worked collaboratively to gain feedback from the general public about their experiences of local dentistry.
  7. News -

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

    I offer services to Deaf, hard of hearing and those seeking advice and guidance around possible hearing loss.
  9. Advice and Information -

    Information about dentistry in Redcar and Cleveland.
  10. News -

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

    Ellie works for People First Independent Advocacy, a charity offering statutory and non-statutory services in the Teesside area.
  12. Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
  13. Report -

    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.
  14. 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.
  15. News -

    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.
  16. News -

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

    Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network
  18. 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.
  19. Blog -

    Delivering bespoke care to adults in and around East Cleveland.
  20. News -

    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.
  21. Report -

    As part of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Fair Cost to Care Exercise, we worked in collaboration to produce a survey.
  22. Blog -

    Forget Me Not cards were designed to help people living with dementia, with learning difficulties or physical disabilities as well as those who are too poorly or frail to communicate their needs and preferences when they are in hospital.
  23. Blog -

    Vitti is a Senior Support Worker and part of her role is to have a duty of care to ensure that the people we support receive the best care/support required to lead a happy and fulfilled life.
  24. Blog -

    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.
  25. News -

    We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for details of each nomination #HWSTSTARS
  26. 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
  27. Blog -

    MATRIX Neurological is a registered charity based in Middlesbrough that works Tees Valley wide. Lived experience led we support children and young people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury following an accident or illness. We also provide peer-led practical and emotional support to their families.
  28. Blog -

    Lorna is the Active Forests Coordinator for Guisborough Forest which is one of four Forestry England sites across the UK that are leading green social prescribing projects.
  29. Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?