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Understanding the announcement about the changes to NHS structure
The Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England will be abolished and the management of the NHS brought back to ministers. If you are concerned about what this means for NHS services, we have put together some information to help you…
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Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) Hubs
The following provides information about Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) Hubs, what they are and why you might be referred to one.
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“I need to see a doctor!”
Top tips for accessing your GP practice.
We have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals to gather information raised by local people. We present the most common questions and answers in this document.
We have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals to gather information raised by local people. We present the most common questions and answers in this document.
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Katherine Young - Macular Society
Katherine is the Regional Manager for the North-East Macular Society which supports anyone with Macular Disease.
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Nicola Arkless – Patient Involvement Facilitator - South Tees Hospitals NHS
Nicola works in the Patient Experience team based at James Cook University Hospital. The aim is to work with and learn from patients, carers and…
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Katie Reed and Katie Bowes - Triage
Both Katie's work for Triage who are an employability and training provider working with people to improve their mental health.
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Latest reports and publication
Women's Health - The Big Conversation
Launched last year by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), the Big Conversation heard from almost 5,000 women as part of a programme aiming to make the region a driving force for better women's health.
The new report - published by the region's independent Healthwatch network - used a regionwide survey and a series of focus groups to better understand what matters to women about their health.
#BIGconvo
The new report - published by the region's independent Healthwatch network - used a regionwide survey and a series of focus groups to better understand what matters to women about their health.
#BIGconvo
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Healthwatch Tees Valley Group Model Community Research Report
This report summarises the findings of a community engagement project led by the Healthwatch Tees Valley Network, which gathered feedback from patients, carers, and the wider community to help the hospitals focus on areas for improvement.
This report represents the voices of patients, carers, and communities across Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham. Through focus groups and online engagement, people have shared their experiences, challenges, and aspirations for healthcare services under the University Hospitals Tees partnership.
This report is not just a reflection of current services, but a tool for ongoing dialogue and collaboration. Healthwatch remains committed to ensuring that community voices continue to influence the development of healthcare services.
This report represents the voices of patients, carers, and communities across Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham. Through focus groups and online engagement, people have shared their experiences, challenges, and aspirations for healthcare services under the University Hospitals Tees partnership.
This report is not just a reflection of current services, but a tool for ongoing dialogue and collaboration. Healthwatch remains committed to ensuring that community voices continue to influence the development of healthcare services.
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Our GP Roadshows
In 2024 / 2025, we prioritised visiting GP Practices across Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland to:-
• Develop relationships with GP Practices.
• Share our resources and raise awareness of HWST.
• Inform patients about additional roles within GP practices.
• Develop relationships with GP Practices.
• Share our resources and raise awareness of HWST.
• Inform patients about additional roles within GP practices.
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Redcar and Cleveland Adult Social Care Groups and Services Mapping
Redcar and Cleveland Council have commissioned Healthwatch to evaluate their Adult Social Care Services. This short report is to provide context into the work carried out to review and expand the current mapping information about groups and services throughout Redcar and Cleveland.
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Redcar and Cleveland Adult Social Care Improving Satisfaction Levels
Redcar and Cleveland Council have commissioned Healthwatch to evaluate their Adult Social Care Services. This project is to review ASC customer satisfaction questionnaires, with recommendations on how to increase sampling and return rates.
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Multicultural Event Report
As well as increasing awareness of Healthwatch South Tees, workshops were held to identify what health and care services these communities use, the barriers they face in accessing these services and most importantly discussing solutions to remove them.
Our report includes a summary of the key findings and recommendations to improve access to services.
Our report includes a summary of the key findings and recommendations to improve access to services.
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