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

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

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

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

    Healthwatch South Tees has made it a priority to collaborate with primary care and general practice (GP’s), to reduce barriers to access GPs for those requiring reasonable adjustments.
  6. News -

    To mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, ARCH Teesside have arranged a very special artistic performance.
  7. News -

    Middlesbrough Council have a new sensory clinic in the Live Well Centre (Dundas Arcade) for those who may be blind, partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. (Redcar and Cleveland residents are welcome to attend)
  8. News -

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

    Are you a woman experiencing perimenopause? Did you know that there is a Facebook support group dedicated to answering your questions?
  10. News -

    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care!
  11. News -

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

    Are you vulnerable or disabled? Maybe you just need safer, more reliable transport for appointments? We've sourced some alternative options for you...
  13. News -

    General practice is a priority for Healthwatch South Tees (HWST) because a high number of people contact us about this area. We have a range of ongoing activities to support improvements in primary care.
  14. News -

    The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has produced a draft of its Involvement Strategy.
  15. 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.
  16. News -

    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.
  17. News -

    An ideal opportunity take a look at ‘Healthier You’ the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.
  18. News -

    In the first of our Community Champion Vlogs, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Thomas Henley.
  19. News -

    In our latest Vlog Community Champion, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Caroline Nakachwa who is a Food Security Officer for Together Middlesbrough & Cleveland.
  20. News -

    In this episode, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Kerri Brems from ARCH Teesside.
  21. News -

    The Government has updated its briefing pack to help organisations like Healthwatch respond to public queries about NHS industrial action.
  22. News -

    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.
  23. News -

    The NHS is already facing record demand on urgent and emergency care services. Industrial action means these services will be under increased pressure so it is vital that people use the services available appropriately.
  24. 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.
  25. News -

    Lisa Bosomworth (Project Lead) for Healthwatch Middlesbrough chats with Louise Ansari (National Director) at Healthwatch England
  26. News -

    In a long-awaited move, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced HRT costs will be capped at around £20 a year through a new hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) being launched on 1 April 23
  27. News -

    Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.
  28. News -

    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.
  29. News -

    The Government has confirmed that NHS prescription charges will go up next month.
    Last April, the charges were frozen at 2021 levels.
  30. News -

    A 72-hour walkout by junior doctors across England next week looks set to impact patient services more widely than previous health staff strikes.
  31. News -

    On Wednesday 8th March 2023, 14 local Healthwatch came together to celebrate its 10th birthday, they work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria region to add value and service users voices to the changing health and care landscape.
  32. News -

    Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action.
  33. 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.
  34. News -

    Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.
  35. News -

    In this Vlog, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks with Charlotte Regan, Health Development Officer for Tees Valley Sport about her role and wanting to engage people in getting active in different ways
  36. News -

    Phoebe shares her perspective on why young people should be involved in decision making
  37. News -

    Top tips for accessing your GP practice.
    We have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals to gather information raised by local people. We present the most common questions and answers in this document.
  38. News -

    We held our Blood, Sweats and Tears event on World Menopause Day 18 October 2023 at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.
  39. News -

    It was with absolute delight, to discover HWST had been nominated for the Public Sector Award, presented by Idrees Rashid, at Tees Valley BME Achievement Awards 2023.