1. Report -

    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.
  2. News -

    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*
  3. 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.
  4. News -

    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.
  5. 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.
  6. News -

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

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

    We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for details of each nomination #HWSTSTARS
  9. 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.
    #HWSTSTARS
  10. Blog -

    Lorna is the Active Forests Coordinator for Guisborough Forest which is one of four Forestry England sites across the UK that are leading green social prescribing projects.
  11. Report -

    We carried out engagement activities with people living with dementia and their carers to gather their views and experiences.
  12. News -

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

    Delivering social prescribing for the residents of Redcar costal (Via GP referral)
  14. News -

    Healthwatch England have recently devised the 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign to highlight the importance of accessible information within health and social care.
  15. 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.
  16. Report -

    As part of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Fair Cost to Care Exercise, we worked in collaboration to produce a survey.
  17. Blog -

    Forget Me Not cards were designed to help people living with dementia, with learning difficulties or physical disabilities as well as those who are too poorly or frail to communicate their needs and preferences when they are in hospital.
  18. Blog -

    Vitti is a Senior Support Worker and part of her role is to have a duty of care to ensure that the people we support receive the best care/support required to lead a happy and fulfilled life.
  19. Blog -

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

    Alison works for Young At Heart ULO CIC which is a user led organisation set up by and for people living with dementia and their care partners to access holistic activities and peer support.
  21. Blog -

    MATRIX Neurological is a registered charity based in Middlesbrough that works Tees Valley wide. Lived experience led we support children and young people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury following an accident or illness. We also provide peer-led practical and emotional support to their families.