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Report -
We received a number of comments and concerns from the public regarding domiciliary care provision at an event. We responded to this by carrying out further work to gather feedback of domiciliary care services to identify if they were meeting needs. -
Report -
We met with the Health Visiting and School Nursing Service Manager and the School Nursing Professional Lead to discuss the best ways of involving young people in the development of the School Nursing Service. -
Report -
This report seeks to evaluate patient and public awareness of urgent care and out of hours services within South Tees and to determine if people are aware of alternative pathways available to them. -
Report -
The Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) service at James Cook University Hospital provides support to people with sight loss. The aim of this work was to gather the views of service users to evaluate the benefits and impact of the service. -
Advice and Information -
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
Advice and Information -
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
Report -
Outpatient services have been identified as a priority for NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group. We were approached by NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group to support them to complete this piece of work. -
Report -
During September 2017 we visited 41 GP Practices across South Tees.We provided them with our new contact details and information leaflets, anticipating that this information would be displayed throughout every practice in the area. -
News -
Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns from the public around getting to see their local dentist. -
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. -
Blog -
Tees Local Pharmaceutical Committee -
Blog -
Working within a volunteer role, helping patients and families. -
News -
To mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, ARCH Teesside have arranged a very special artistic performance. -
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) -
Report -
At the end of 2021, Healthwatch teams across the North East worked collaboratively to gain feedback from the general public about their experiences of local dentistry. -
News -
Healthwatch England have recently devised the 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign to highlight the importance of accessible information within health and social care. -
News -
Are you a woman experiencing perimenopause? Did you know that there is a Facebook support group dedicated to answering your questions? -
News -
Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care! -
Blog -
Helping those diagnosed with Prostate Cancer within South Tees. -
Blog -
Helping those who are digitally excluded and advancing people's digital skills in Middlesbrough. -
News -
A look back at all of the key work we have done over the last 12 months across South Tees. -
Report -
A look back at all of the key work we have done over the last 12 months across South Tees. -
Blog -
Supporting adults and children across Teesside who who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. -
News -
Are you vulnerable or disabled? Maybe you just need safer, more reliable transport for appointments? We've sourced some alternative options for you... -
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Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network -
Advice and Information -
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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. -
News -
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has produced a draft of its Involvement Strategy. -
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. -
News -
Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region. -
Blog -
Delivering bespoke care to adults in and around East Cleveland.