1. Perimenopause Facebook Support Group (Gaynor's Blog)

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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!” 

  2. 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)

  3. Mental Health, Wellbeing and You - A South Tees View

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    The Tees Valley Healthwatch Network worked together to co-design a survey with Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) which enabled us to gain an insight into people’s experiences of accessing mental health and well-being services.

  4. The STAR Awards 2022 - nominations closed

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    Nominations for the 2022 STAR Awards are now closed*

  5. Healthwatch South Tees Dental Survey

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

  6. Louise Ansari appointed new Healthwatch England National Director

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

  7. Handy contacts over the Festive period

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    Healthwatch South Tees is closed over the Christmas period between Friday 22 December 2023 and Tuesday 2 January 2024.

  8. Pharmacy opening times over Christmas

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    We've compiled a list of opening times for pharmacies across South Tees this Christmas!

  9. 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.

  10. Reasonable Adjustments in GP Practices - Your Views

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    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.

  11. Jane Harvey - Service Implementation & Peer Support Manager

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    Tees Local Pharmaceutical Committee

  12. Jean McDonald - Trinity Holistic Centre, James Cook Hospital

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    Working within a volunteer role, helping patients and families.

  13. Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (7 - 13 Feb)

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    To mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, ARCH Teesside have arranged a very special artistic performance.

  14. New Sensory Clinic opens

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    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)

  15. Collaborative Dentistry Report - North East Healthwatch Teams

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    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.

  16. Your Care, Your Way

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

  17. Perimenopause support for local women

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    Are you a woman experiencing perimenopause? Did you know that there is a Facebook support group dedicated to answering your questions?

  18. The STAR Awards of Recognition 2022

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

  19. Terry Bytheway - Chairman, Teesside Prostate Cancer Support Group

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    Helping those diagnosed with Prostate Cancer within South Tees.

  20. David Thomas - Digital Inclusion Officer (Hope Foundation)

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    Helping those who are digitally excluded and advancing people's digital skills in Middlesbrough.

  21. 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.

  22. Annual Report 2021 / 22

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

  23. Kerri Brems - ARCH Teesside

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    Supporting adults and children across Teesside who who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence.

  24. Alternative Transport Solutions Across South Tees

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    Are you vulnerable or disabled? Maybe you just need safer, more reliable transport for appointments? We've sourced some alternative options for you...

  25. Julie Christie – Social Prescriber

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    Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network

  26. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    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.

  27. General Practice News

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    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.

  28. North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board Involvement Strategy

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    The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) has produced a draft of its Involvement Strategy.

  29. Your Future Your Care

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    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.

  30. Please help us shape the future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.