1. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

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    Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.

  2. Healthwatch Redcar and Cleveland Engagement - Ravenscar Surgery

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    We received feedback through our information and signposting service regarding Ravenscar Surgery which included suggestions for updates to the website and improvements to the patient experience.

  3. South Tees NHS Trust Patient Involvement

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    In January we held 3 workshops with members of the public to inform their new patient involvement strategy.

  4. Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board

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    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) is the statutory body that sets the strategic direction for safeguarding adults.

  5. Yvonne Bytheway - Therapeutic Care Volunteer

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    Yvonne has been a Therapeutic Care Volunteer for 10 years and is also a Governor for James Cook Hospital

  6. “I need to see a doctor!”

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    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.

  7. Jemma Zata - Patient Involvement Facilitator / Family Liaison Officer

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    Jemma works as a Patient Involvement Facilitator at James Cook University Hospital.

  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. Femi Abolade - President wellbeing of the Teesside University student union

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    I am the President wellbeing of the Teesside University student union, a role that gives me access to students on daily basis and working more with other agencies and organisations that see to student welfare and wellbeing.

  10. I need to see a doctor! Tees Valley Youthwatch Consultation with Young People’s Report

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    Tees Valley Youthwatch were asked to provide feedback on a Document that was produced by Healthwatch Middlesbrough and Healthwatch Redcar and Cleveland, called “I need to see a Doctor!”

  11. Deaf Awareness

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    How can you be more inclusive and Deaf Aware?

  12. Roadshow Report

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    In September 2023, Healthwatch South Tees (HWST) welcomed two new Engagement & Events Officers to the team as a way to increase awareness of our function with South Tees communities and encourage additional feedback of health and care services to inform our work.

  13. Sensory support

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    If you have sight or hearing loss below is some information, advice and services to help you identify what you need to live as independently as possible.

  14. Martha’s Rule

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    What is Martha's Rule? Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis in hospital, where she had been admitted with a pancreatic injury after falling off her bike. Martha’s family’s concerns about her deteriorating condition were not responded to, and in 2023 a coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care earlier.

  15. Ruth Barnes - Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency

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    Ruth works as a Volunteering Academy Development Officer engaging with local communities and the voluntary sector every day.

  16. North East Ambulance has launched new BSL relay service.

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    A new British Sign Language (BSL) Video Relay Service for Deaf and BSL (British Sign Language) users across the region has been launched. The new initiative enhances accessibility and communication between frontline staff and patients.

  17. Tell us: Are you getting the eye care you need

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    Complete our short survey and help the NHS hear if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems. #ShareForBetterCare

  18. Multicultural Event

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    Recognising the need to encourage feedback from our diverse communities the Healthwatch South Tees team held a Multicultural Event on Thursday 4 July at the Methodist Asylum Project.  The day was all about bringing people together to understand their health and social care needs. 

  19. Multicultural Event Report

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    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.

  20. GP Roadshows

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    As part of our priorities for 2024-2025 priorities, we are conducting a number of GP Roadshow activities across South Tees to share information that will help people get the best out of their health and care services.

  21. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    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.