News and reports

The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England have announced the implementation of Jess’s Rule: Three strikes and we rethink.

Driving Empowerment, Equality, and Inclusion Across the North East. DEN is a proudly Deaf-led charity, founded by deaf people for deaf people and those with hearing loss. Its mission is clear: to create a world where empowerment, equality, and inclusion are not aspirations but realities.

This report shares the findings from our recent engagement with care home residents, staff, and families, focused on understanding what makes a care home a good place to live. Through a series of visits, we gathered valuable insights into the everyday experiences of residents and identified examples of good practice that promote not just quality care, but also quality of life.

We are proud to nominate Jade Cotton for her outstanding voluntary work with Last Hope, a community group dedicated to supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Redcar and Cleveland.

You and Your General Practice (YYGP) describes what practices and patients can expect of each other and has been developed to help patients get the best from their GP team.

We are proud to nominate the Diabetes Specialist Nursing Team at James Cook University Hospital for their outstanding dedication and impact in diabetes care. This exceptional team works tirelessly across both inpatient and outpatient settings, educating patients, families, carers, and hospital staff to promote self-care, independence, and confidence in managing diabetes.

If you follow us, you will know that Healthwatch is the champion for local people’s voices around health and social care.

Today, we proudly celebrated Anthony as one of our Spotlight Award winners — a heartfelt recognition of his incredible contributions as a Healthwatch volunteer.

When it comes to making a real difference in patient care, it takes someone with vision, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping others. That’s exactly what Steph has brought to her role as Screening Lead at our practice.

At the heart of every well-run practice is a team member who sees a challenge and turns it into an opportunity for improvement. For us, that person is Ganine.

Every successful team has someone who quietly keeps everything running smoothly—someone who steps up, takes initiative, and delivers excellence time and time again. For our practice, that person is Chloe.

In every organisation, there are individuals who quietly become its heart and soul. For our practice, that person is Cath, who has been a beloved receptionist since 1974. For over five decades, Cath has been the friendly face that greets patients, the calm voice on the phone, and the reassuring presence that makes everyone feel welcome.