1. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  2. Thank you: Local people tell us what they think would make the NHS better

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    We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

  3. Have Your Say on How Doctors Collect Patient Feedback

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    The General Medical Council would like to get your thoughts on proposed changes to how doctors collect and reflect on patient feedback.

  4. Find out what people had to say on the future of NHS services

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    Thousands of people in the North East and North Yorkshire have had a say on the future of NHS services in their communities in the Healthwatch #WhatWouldYouDo campaign.

  5. Do you live with Crohn's or Colitis? Have your say on your IBD care!

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    A new IBD Patient Survey has launched, encouraging everyone with Crohn’s or Colitis to make their voice heard and feed back on the care they receive.

  6. Government announces nationwide NHS capital investment

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    NHS Providers have released a briefing containing details of new NHS capital funding and a pensions announcement.

  7. Middlesbrough Local Offer

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    Find out about the Local Offer in Middlesbrough, and how it can support young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

  8. Boro Man Can launches new website

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    #BoroManCan is a men’s health initiative which aims to inspire Middlesbrough men to live longer, function and feel better.

  9. CQC #DeclareYourCare

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    CQC’s new #DeclareYourCare campaign encourages people to speak up about their experiences of care – both good and bad - which is essential for helping health and social care services learn and improve the quality of care.

  10. Children’s critical care unit is one of the first of its kind

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    THE children’s critical care unit at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has become one of the first units of its kind in the country to be independently commissioned to provide high dependency care.

  11. New Safeguarding Adults Procedures launched Teeswide

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    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board has fully refreshed its Teeswide Inter-Agency Safeguarding Adults Procedures.

  12. We Care You Care

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    We Care You Care has been developed to provide relevant and accessible information to carers.

  13. Read our latest reports!

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    We have recently published three new reports outlining our engagement work in the community!

  14. What does kindness mean to you?

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    Mental Health Week is 18 – 22 May 2020. We recognise these are very difficult times, but amazingly, we have seen so many acts of kindness and support that have made a huge difference to people’s lives during lockdown.

  15. Update on dental services in the North East and Yorkshire

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    NHS England has released updated guidance on dentistry, and how treatment will be different in response to coronavirus.

  16. Become a Healthwatch Community Champion!

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    We rely on local people sharing information with us.

  17. Read the Summer Edition of 'Beautiful Inside and Out' Magazine

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    'Beautiful Inside and Out' is a magazine published by Public Health South Tees as part of an ongoing awareness campaign aimed at improving the uptake of cancer screening.