1. James Cook University Hospital - Ward 12 Enter and View

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    We received a complaint regarding Ward 12 at The James Cook University Hospital which had been routed via the Department of Health, CQC and Healthwatch England.

  2. Access to GP Services

    Report -

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

  3. Engagement with Young People on Sexual Health Services

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    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.

  4. GP Surgery Feedback: Woodside Surgery, Loftus

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    We received intelligence suggesting that there was an issue with the appointment system at Woodside Surgery. Following on from this we carried out engagement work to see if other people had similar experiences.

  5. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  6. Patient Feedback on Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation

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    Stroke rehabilitation was highlighted as a priority area for South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group through its IMProVE programme (Integrated Management and Proactive Care for the Vulnerable and Elderly).

  7. Shaping Mental Health Services Together

    Report -

    We hosted an event on Wednesday 16 March in collaboration with North East Together and Voices for Choices. The main purpose of the event was to gather views and experiences of those who access mental health services in the locality.

  8. Young People's Survey on Health Services

    Report -

    Following previous findings, we decided to launch a survey to find out which health and social care services young people found difficult to access.

  9. Strengthening Voices

    Report -

    We held our annual event on Thursday 7 July 2016 at Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart, presenting our annual report and gathering opinions from members of the public.

  10. Evaluation of Patient Experience at the South Tees Access & Response (STAR) Scheme

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    The STAR pilot extends evening and weekend opening times for patients from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm on weekends and bank holidays to ensure patients get the right care, first time through a single point of access.

  11. NHS 111 Service Feedback

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    We regularly attend the North East Ambulance Service Healthwatch Forum. At a previous meeting, we were informed that the next meeting would focus on the 111 service and that this would involve a discussion and opportunity to feed back local views.

  12. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.