News and reports

In August 2023 we produced our GP Resource in collaboration with a range of professionals in response to the most common questions we heard from local people. We also wanted to raise awareness of the changes that are now in place in GP practice teams, to help people understand how to make the most of the range of options available from this service.

This report highlights all of the work we have carried out so far.

It includes feedback from our menopause event, responses from consultation surveys and identifies improvements to support services that are required locally which would improve experiences.

A brief video of people's thoughts at the end of the event

To help people find out the range of support available within South Tees we invited a diverse range of stall holders, each passionate about supporting women through menopause.

Sustain Nutrition work with ladies to help them regain control and lose weight effectively during menopause.

Alison is a Nutritional Practitioner and Educational Manager for A. Vogel

Dr Angela Wright - GP, menopause specialist and Clinical Sexologist

Lisa Bosomworth - Project Lead opened the event and set out how the evening would go. It was an emotional and heartfelt speech by Lisa as she opened up about her own menopause experience.

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!”

Report from Youth Focus North East about the insight into youth sexual health - November 2023

We are pleased to present Healthwatch Middlesbrough's Annual Report for 2022/23.

'Waiting Well' is a regionwide programme that aims to support patients who are waiting for planned care such as knee and hip replacements.