Advice and Information
Strep A letter in 11 different languages
Information advice letter for parents on Strep A written in in Arabic, Bengali, Czech, Gujarati, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Ukrainian and Urdu.
How to Register with a GP, or change GP Practice
Whether you would like to register with a GP, or to change practice it is not as difficult as you might think. We have lots of helpful advice and links:
What is a GP referral and how can you get one?
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.
Handy contacts over the Festive period
Healthwatch South Tees is closed over the Christmas period between Friday 22 December 2023 and Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Who are we? An accessible guide to Healthwatch
Find out how you can be supported by your local Healthwatch with these BSL videos and easy-to-read guides.
Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect?
Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.
Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.