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

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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.

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#HaveYourSay campaign

#HaveYourSay and positively influence local health and social care services!

We are currently gathering views on a range of health and social care topics.

21 October 2019

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

Locardia Chidanyika

Latest reports and publications

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Partnership Board Meeting Minutes - September 2019

24 September 2019

Read the minutes from our Partnership Board meeting which took place...

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...

Advice and information

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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.

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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.

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Do you need help getting to hospital?

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

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