1. James Cook University Hospital - Ward 12 Enter and View

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    We received a complaint regarding Ward 12 at The James Cook University Hospital which had been routed via the Department of Health, CQC and Healthwatch England.

  2. Access to GP Services

    Report -

    We received intelligence through engagement activities and our Information & Signposting service that people were experiencing difficulties in making appointments at their GP surgeries.

  3. Cancer Screening Uptake in Middlesbrough

    Report -

    We aimed to gather the views of local people who had accessed screening services and those who had not in order to determine what was working well and what could be improved in the current provision.

  4. Access to Sexual Health Services in Middlesbrough

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    The aim of the investigation was to look at the public’s experience in accessing Sexual Health Services in Middlesbrough. We wanted to ascertain what is currently working well, identify any gaps in services and look at what could be improved upon.

  5. Making Middlesbrough more Dementia Friendly

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    In England, it is estimated that 676,000 people have dementia. The Government has stated that it has made significant progress by doubling investment in research, recruiting 1 million Dementia Friends and giving NHS staff specialist training.

  6. North Ormesby Health Village Sexual Health Services - Enter and View

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    We had received complaints regarding staff attitudes at North Ormesby Health Village towards some young people accessing the service. We decided to carry out an Enter and View to observe a regular drop-in clinic.

  7. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  8. Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    This is a short film which describes what is a vaccine is, how vaccines are made, why you should get a vaccine, whether a vaccine make you ill and how to decide whether to have a vaccine.

  9. Healthwatch South Tees Community Champions

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  10. A Parent Carer Perspective - Replacing the Autism Pathway

    Report -

    The Children's Autism Pathway is to be replaced from 1 April 2021. The new pathway is for children and young people aged 5-18 years old across South Tees.

  11. GP Access Cards

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    Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

  12. Experiences of GP access, Ongoing Treatments and Wellbeing Throughout the Pandemic

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    In October 2020 we launched our GPs, Ongoing Treatments and Wellbeing survey.

  13. Partnership Initiative With Libraries Across South Tees

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    Over the last few months, we have been exploring ideas to extend our reach and connect with more isolated and digitally excluded local people during the Covid pandemic.

  14. Teen Mental Health - A Guide For Parents

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    For many teens, COVID-19 meant missing out on some of the biggest moments in their young lives.

  15. Terry Doyle - Self Employed Wellbeing & Resilience Coach

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    Helping people in South Tees with their health of mind, body and spirit

  16. Ellie Lowther - Essential Learning Curve Ltd

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    Raising awareness of trans rights, increasing diversity in community organisations, and promoting the global trans movement online.

  17. Sarah James- Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Safer Communities, Victim Care and Advice Service

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    Supporting people impacted by crime and anti-social behaviour in the South Tees area.

  18. Caroline Nakachwa - Together Middlesbrough and Cleveland

    Blog -

    Working on an inclusion project for ethnic minority groups in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.

  19. Rachel Shafto - Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)

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    Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community.

  20. Karen Winspear - Community Fitness Instructor, Senses Wellbeing Centre

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    Delivering fitness classes for every age and ability across East Cleveland.

  21. Wendy Peacock - Everyday Language Solutions

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    Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard.

  22. What is a Community Champion?

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    Community Champions are at the heart of Healthwatch - read on to find out why!

  23. New Champion Joins Us On CVFM

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    Recently, our Project Lead Lisa Bosomworth was joined on CVFM Radio by Community Champion Rachel Gault.

  24. Community Champions Latest News

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    Here's all the latest news from our Community Champions. From awareness raising events to collaborative work... you'll find it here!

  25. New Radio Adverts From CVFM

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    Recently we have been working with Middlesbrough based radio station, Community Voice FM.

  26. Joint Board and Champions Meeting

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    The Healthwatch Board and Community Champions come together for collaborative meeting.

  27. Visiting our Community Champion at Senses Wellbeing Centre

    News -

    Recently we visited Community Champion Karen Winspear, a Director of Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton.

  28. Tees Valley Buddies report - Neurodiverse families and their mental health

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    Tees Valley Buddies is a neuro diverse self-advocacy and peer support charity ran by Neurodiverse people for Neurodiverse people!

  29. Model of oral healthcare for asylum seekers and refugees

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    Public Health England (PHE) identified confusion and barriers to accessing NHS dentists for asylum seekers and refugees.

  30. Improving mental health and wellbeing support across South Tees

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    Healthwatch South Tees are working with the local Mental Health Alliance Partnership to understand how mental health services are being used by local people.