Healthwatch Middlesbrough | Your spotlight on health and social care services

Annual Report 2018-19 Banner

Read Our Latest Annual Report!

Read about what we've been up to over the last year, and how we have helped you to share your views and experiences.

Find out more

Group of Healthwatch volunteers outside a hospital holding 'Speak up' sign

Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

Find out more

People reading Healthwatch Annual Report

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

Find out more

News and views

People holding a sign saying 'Talk to Us!'

Share Your Experience of Arthritis Support

We'd like to hear about your experiences of living with arthritis, to help improve services and celebrate those that work well.

17 October 2019

"The stakeholder consultation was a brilliant event to share ideas and knowledge."

Locardia Chidanyika

Latest reports and publications

Proposals for new clinical commissioning groups for Tees Valley and Durham CCGs

We helped to consult members of the public on proposals to merge five...

Long Term Plan report front cover

NHS Long Term Plan Engagement

At a time of increasing pressure on NHS services and financial...

Advice and information

Person being helped by carer

Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect?

Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.

Nurse with Patient and Carer

Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

Lady on the bus

Do you need help getting to hospital?

Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments

Sign up for our news alerts