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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

We met with Tees Valley Public Health Services and agreed that we would gather views of young people on current sexual health services, if there were any barriers to them using sexual health services and how they would like services to be delivered.

We received intelligence through engagement activities and our Information & Signposting service that people were experiencing difficulties in making appointments at their GP surgeries.

Discussion with Macmillan Involvement Workers confirmed that the growth in cancer survivorship in recent years has led to an increase in the number of people requiring follow-up care.

We consulted with the general public on the IMProVE (Integrated Management and Proactive Care for the Vulnerable and Elderly) consultation, to which support was given to South Tees CCG proposals for the development of community services in the area.