1. Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people

    News -

    This is a short film which describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine.

  2. GP Access Cards

    News -

    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.

  3. Partnership Initiative With Libraries Across South Tees

    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.

  4. Teen Mental Health - A Guide For Parents

    News -

    For many teens, COVID-19 meant missing out on some of the biggest moments in their young lives.

  5. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

    News -

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

  6. What is a Community Champion?

    News -

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

  7. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

    News -

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

  8. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

    News -

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

  9. Visiting our Community Champion at Senses Wellbeing Centre

    News -

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

  10. 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!

  11. 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.

  12. Perimenopause Facebook Support Group (Gaynor's Blog)

    News -

    “Can Perimenopause cause really bad anxiety and depression like you’re going absolutely mad and you don’t know what’s happening and you get overwhelmed and feel just so so off and odd? I feel so far away from myself it’s untrue!” 

  13. Healthwatch South Tees Dental Survey

    News -

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

  14. Louise Ansari appointed new Healthwatch England National Director

    News -

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

  15. Pharmacy opening times over Christmas

    News -

    We've compiled a list of opening times for pharmacies across South Tees this Christmas!

  16. The STAR Awards 2022 - nominations closed

    News -

    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*