1. Dental Health Care Access for the Disabled & Infirm

    Report -

    Based on patient experience received regarding access issues to dental care for people with mobility problems, we attended the NHS England Call to Action Event where one of the objectives for discussion was Access.

  2. Update on dental services in the North East and Yorkshire

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    NHS England has released updated guidance on dentistry, and how treatment will be different in response to coronavirus.

  3. The STAR Awards 2022 - nominations closed

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    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*

  4. Healthwatch South Tees Dental Survey

    News -

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

  5. Dentistry Myth Busting: Dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry

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

  6. Collaborative Dentistry Report - North East Healthwatch Teams

    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.

  7. 2021 / 22 Annual Report. 'Championing What Matters to You'.

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

  8. Claire Balmforth – RNID Near You Co-ordinator

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    I offer services to Deaf, hard of hearing and those seeking advice and guidance around possible hearing loss.

  9. Dentistry Information

    Advice and Information -

    Information about dentistry in Redcar and Cleveland.

  10. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  11. Ellie Graham - Teesside Advocacy Team Leader People First

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    Ellie works for People First Independent Advocacy, a charity offering statutory and non-statutory services in the Teesside area.

  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.

  13. Aapna Services

    Report -

    We visited Aapna Services in Middlesbrough on Monday 26 February 2018 to speak to a ladies group who currently meet three times a week.

  14. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Aapna Services

    Report -

    We held a focus group to discuss the NHS Long Term Plan at Aapna Services, a registered charity working closely with people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnicity, religion, belief or creed.

  15. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Regional Refugee Forum (NE)

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    This focus group was held at Newport Hub with members of the Regional Refugee Forum’s Health Working Group. All members of the group were either going or had been through the asylum seeker application process.

  16. A Conversation About ‘Wellbeing’ BAME Communities – Arabic and Urdu Women

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    We were asked by the Integrated Care System to hold conversations with people across the North East and North Cumbria around the themes of health and wellbeing. We spoke to twelve women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

  17. Carer's Leave: Open Government Consultation

    News -

    The government is currently running a consultation to seek views on a proposal to give employees with caring responsibilities one week of unpaid leave each year.

  18. GP Access Cards

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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.

  19. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

    News -

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

  20. What is a Community Champion?

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

  21. Wendy Peacock - Everyday Language Solutions

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    Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard

  22. Rachel Shafto - Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)

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    Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community.

  23. Caroline Nakachwa - Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland

    Blog -

    Working on an inclusion project for ethnic minority groups in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

  24. Ellie Lowther - Essential Learning Curve Ltd

    Blog -

    Raising awareness of trans rights, increasing diversity in community organisations, and promoting the global trans movement online.

  25. Terry Doyle - Self Employed Wellbeing & Resilience Coach

    Blog -

    Helping people in South Tees with their health of mind, body and spirit.

  26. Sarah James- Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Safer Communities, Victim Care and Advice Service

    Blog -

    Supporting people impacted by crime and anti-social behaviour in the South Tees area.

  27. Karen Winspear - Community Fitness Instructor, Senses Wellbeing Centre

    Blog -

    Delivering fitness classes for every age and ability across East Cleveland.

  28. Annalice Argyle - The Recovery Advocates and Consultants

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    Working with those who have become marginalised through substance misuse and/or their mental health.

  29. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

    News -

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

  30. Visiting our Community Champion at Senses Wellbeing Centre

    News -

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

  31. 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!

  32. 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.

  33. Jane Cousins - Primary Care Network (PCN) Social Prescriber Team Leader

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    Delivering social prescribing for the residents of Redcar costal (Via GP referral)

  34. Louise Ansari appointed new Healthwatch England National Director

    News -

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

  35. The STAR Awards of Recognition 2022

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    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care!