1. Thank you: Local people tell us what they think would make the NHS better

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    We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

  2. Have Your Say on How Doctors Collect Patient Feedback

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    The General Medical Council would like to get your thoughts on proposed changes to how doctors collect and reflect on patient feedback.

  3. Find out what people had to say on the future of NHS services

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    Thousands of people in the North East and North Yorkshire have had a say on the future of NHS services in their communities in the Healthwatch #WhatWouldYouDo campaign.

  4. Would you like to become a Healthwatch Community Champion?

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    Help us to engage with your local community!

  5. Redcar and Cleveland Local Offer

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    Find out about the Local Offer in Redcar and Cleveland, and how it can support young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

  6. Young People and Mental Health - View our latest Consultation!

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    Our latest consultation asks people between the age of 14 and 25 what they think are the causes of poor mental health and they think could be done to prevent mental health issues from developing.

  7. Share Your Experience of Arthritis Support

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    We'd like to hear about your experiences of living with arthritis, to help improve services and celebrate those that work well.

  8. Integrated health and care – inviting communities and individuals to have their say

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    NHS leaders across the North East and North Cumbria are encouraging people to get involved in a series of engagement roadshows taking place this autumn.

  9. What are your views on Personal Health Budgets?

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    We'd like you to share your views and experiences by completing a short survey.

  10. #HaveYourSay and positively influence local health and social care services!

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    We are currently gathering views on a range of health and social care topics.

  11. Speak up and help improve health and social care services in Redcar and Cleveland!

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    We all value the NHS, so let’s make it even better this year! Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made locally, in our online survey.

  12. CQC #DeclareYourCare

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    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.

  13. Children’s critical care unit is one of the first of its kind

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    THE children’s critical care unit at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has become one of the first units of its kind in the country to be independently commissioned to provide high dependency care.

  14. We Care You Care

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    We Care You Care has been developed to provide relevant and accessible information to carers.

  15. Help us share thanks to key workers who are working tirelessly to keep us safe!

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    We'd like to ask anyone who wants to thank those who have helped them during the COVID-19 crisis to get in touch, and we'll share these messages across our platforms.

  16. Read our latest reports!

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    We have recently published three new reports outlining our engagement work in the community!

  17. What does kindness mean to you?

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    Mental Health Week is 18 – 22 May 2020. We recognise these are very difficult times, but amazingly, we have seen so many acts of kindness and support that have made a huge difference to people’s lives during lockdown.

  18. Update on dental services in the North East and Yorkshire

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

  19. Become a Healthwatch Community Champion!

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    We rely on local people sharing information with us.

  20. Read the Summer Edition of 'Beautiful Inside and Out' Magazine

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    'Beautiful Inside and Out' is a magazine published by Public Health South Tees as part of an ongoing awareness campaign aimed at improving the uptake of cancer screening.

  21. Lung cancer specialist calls for people to be aware of the signs of the devastating disease

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    A leading lung cancer doctor has called on people across the region to contact their GP if they are worried about potential lung cancer symptoms.

  22. New Obesity Strategy unveiled by UK Government

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    New measures and a 'Better Health' campaign are being launched to encourage people to maintain a healthy weight to beat coronavirus and protect the NHS.