1. Healthwatch South Tees STAR Awards 2023

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    We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for a brief description of each nomination #HWSTSTARS23

  2. Briefing on NHS industrial action

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    The Government has updated its briefing pack to help organisations like Healthwatch respond to public queries about NHS industrial action.

  3. Information for the public on industrial action

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    The NHS is already facing record demand on urgent and emergency care services. Industrial action means these services will be under increased pressure so it is vital that people use the services available appropriately.

  4. NHS faces its biggest week of strikes – what you need to know

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    NHS health workers will be striking on four out of five days in the week beginning Monday 6 February – the most since industrial action got underway in December.

  5. Watch Healthwatch CEOs interview Louise (HW England) and Lisa (HW South Tees)

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    Lisa Bosomworth (Project Lead) for Healthwatch Middlesbrough chats with Louise Ansari (National Director) at Healthwatch England

  6. Women eligible for lower HRT prescription costs from 1 April

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    In a long-awaited move, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced HRT costs will be capped at around £20 a year through a new hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) being launched on 1 April 23

  7. Transformational reform begins for children and young people with SEND

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    Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.

  8. £25 million for women's health hub expansion

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    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

  9. NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April

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    The Government has confirmed that NHS prescription charges will go up next month.
    Last April, the charges were frozen at 2021 levels.

  10. Junior doctor strike ‘will cause major disruption’, warns NHSE

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    A 72-hour walkout by junior doctors across England next week looks set to impact patient services more widely than previous health staff strikes.

  11. Healthwatch South Tees Celebrates 10th Birthday

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    On Wednesday 8th March 2023, 14 local Healthwatch came together to celebrate its 10th birthday, they work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria region to add value and service users voices to the changing health and care landscape.

  12. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action.

  13. STAR Awards Winners 2023

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    Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care! See below for all those nominated, shortlisted and winners from each category.

  14. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

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    Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.

  15. Physical Activity and Mental Health Vlog

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    In this Vlog, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks with Charlotte Regan, Health Development Officer for Tees Valley Sport about her role and wanting to engage people in getting active in different ways

  16. Youthwatch Video

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    Phoebe shares her perspective on why young people should be involved in decision making

  17. “I need to see a doctor!”

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    Top tips for accessing your GP practice.
    We have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals to gather information in response to questions and issues raised by local people. We present the most common questions and answers in this document.

  18. Blood, Sweats and Tears Menopause Event

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    We held our Blood, Sweats and Tears event on World Menopause Day 18 October 2023 at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

  19. Tees Valley BME Awards 2023... Celebrating Diversity and Achievements

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    It was with absolute delight, to discover HWST had been nominated for the Public Sector Award, presented by Idrees Rashid, at Tees Valley BME Achievement Awards 2023.