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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. -
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We received intelligence through engagement activities and our Information & Signposting service that people were experiencing difficulties in making appointments at their GP surgeries. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In October 2020 we launched our GPs, Ongoing Treatments and Wellbeing survey. -
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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. -
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For many teens, COVID-19 meant missing out on some of the biggest moments in their young lives. -
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Recently we have been working with Middlesbrough based radio station, Community Voice FM. -
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Community Champions are at the heart of Healthwatch - read on to find out why! -
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Our Community Champions are vital to helping us reach every area of our community. Find out more about their work here. -
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Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard -
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Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community. -
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Working on an inclusion project for ethnic minority groups in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. -
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Raising awareness of trans rights, increasing diversity in community organisations, and promoting the global trans movement online. -
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Helping people in South Tees with their health of mind, body and spirit. -
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Supporting people impacted by crime and anti-social behaviour in the South Tees area. -
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Delivering fitness classes for every age and ability across East Cleveland. -
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Working with those who have become marginalised through substance misuse and/or their mental health. -
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Here's all the latest news from our Community Champions. From awareness raising events to collaborative work... you'll find it here! -
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Recently we have been working with Middlesbrough based radio station, Community Voice FM. -
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The Healthwatch Board and Community Champions come together for collaborative meeting.
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Recently we visited Community Champion Karen Winspear, a Director of Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton. -
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Tees Valley Buddies is a neuro diverse self-advocacy and peer support charity ran by Neurodiverse people for Neurodiverse people! -
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Public Health England (PHE) identified confusion and barriers to accessing NHS dentists for asylum seekers and refugees. -
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“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!”