1. A Conversation About ‘Wellbeing’ BAME Communities – Arabic and Urdu Women

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    We were asked by the Integrated Care System to hold conversations with people across the North East and North Cumbria around the themes of health and wellbeing. We spoke to twelve women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.

  2. A Conversation About ‘Wellbeing’ Adults with Learning Disabilities

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    We were asked by an integrated care partnership to host a focus group with adults with learning disabilities in Middlesbrough. We wanted to find out the most important things that contribute to their overall wellbeing.

  3. Board Meeting Minutes

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    Read the minutes from our Board meetings

  4. Our Future: Young People Speak Up about Mental Health

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    This report presents key findings from our mental health work with almost 500 young people.

  5. "Get on with it": Exploring Arthritis Experiences of the Over 50s across South Tees

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    As arthritis was recognised as a common condition among those aged over 50 across South Tees, we decided to take a closer look into arthritis care experiences.

  6. How can a GP Practice raise awareness of caring roles?

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    This case study explores how a local GP Practice decided to be more proactive in identifying people on their register who were responsible for caring for others, because many of them don't identify as a carer.

  7. Volunteering Handbook, Policy and Roles

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    An introduction to volunteering with Healthwatch.

  8. Digital Communications Strategy - October 2020

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    Our Digital Communications Strategy outlines how we will engage and communicate effectively with our stakeholders and communities.

  9. Code of Conduct - November 2020

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    This Code of Conduct provides guidance on the responsibilities and conduct expected from representatives of Healthwatch.

  10. Compliments, Comments and Complaints - November 2020

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    This document outlines our approach to compliments, comments and complaints and how you can contact us regarding these.

  11. Conflict of Interest - November 2020

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    All employees, board members and volunteers associated with Healthwatch South Tees (HWST) have a responsibility to put the interests of the organisation before their own personal pursuits.

  12. Decision Making Policy - November 2020

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    This policy and associated procedures outline the steps taken to ensure decisions are evidence based and lead to substantive impact in the community for all staff, board and volunteers.

  13. Board Member Expression of Interest - November 2020

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    This document outlines the process of expressing an interest in becoming a Partnership Board Member for Healthwatch South Tees.

  14. Terms of Reference - November 2020

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    This Terms of Reference document outlines our purpose and the role, activities, requirements and governance of our Partnership Board.

  15. Board Recruitment Pack - Revised June 2023

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    This Recruitment Pack provides details of our recruitment process, gives guidance on the core competencies we request from our Board members, and outlines the key requirements of the role.