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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. -
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We established links with two different community groups that engage with parents and carers of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) children and young people, and invited them to attend focus groups. -
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A new Autism Core Capabilities Framework is being developed to provide workforce training programmes aimed at improving the lives of children, young people and adults with autism. -
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The following report has been shared at the South Tees Health and Wellbeing Executive and Live Well Board. We have produced a second version taking into account feedback from relevant members which have been highlighted in pink throughout the report. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The Healthwatch Board and Community Champions come together for collaborative meeting. -
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Recently we visited Community Champion Karen Winspear, a Director of Senses Wellbeing Centre in Skelton. -
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Tees Valley Buddies is a neuro diverse self-advocacy and peer support charity ran by Neurodiverse people for Neurodiverse people! -
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In the first of our Community Champion Vlogs, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks to Thomas Henley. -
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We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for a brief description of each nomination #HWSTSTARS23 -
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Tees Valley Buddies are passionate about building a neurodivergent community to allow for Autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent people across tees valley to be able to have a sense of belonging and authentically be themselves.
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We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for details of each nomination #HWSTSTARS -
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Lorna is the Active Forests Coordinator for Guisborough Forest which is one of four Forestry England sites across the UK that are leading green social prescribing projects. -
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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. -
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We visited Aapna Services in Middlesbrough on Monday 26 February 2018 to speak to a ladies group who currently meet three times a week. -
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Engagement carried out by Healthwatch Middlesbrough during autumn of 2013 indicated that there was a lack of awareness and understanding of what services are available to support people with weight management, particularly within the BAME community. -
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We held a focus group to discuss the NHS Long Term Plan at Aapna Services, a registered charity working closely with people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnicity, religion, belief or creed. -
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This focus group was held at Newport Hub with members of the Regional Refugee Forum’s Health Working Group. All members of the group were either going or had been through the asylum seeker application process. -
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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. -
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The government is currently running a consultation to seek views on a proposal to give employees with caring responsibilities one week of unpaid leave each year. -
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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.
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Helping people in South Tees with their health of mind, body and spirit -
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Raising awareness of trans rights, increasing diversity in community organisations, and promoting the global trans movement online. -
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Working on an inclusion project for ethnic minority groups in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. -
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Facilitating social groups and informative talks for the Deaf community. -
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Delivering fitness classes for every age and ability across East Cleveland. -
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Engaging and communicating with communities who would otherwise be unheard. -
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Community Champions are at the heart of Healthwatch - read on to find out why! -
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Recently, our Project Lead Lisa Bosomworth was joined on CVFM Radio by Community Champion Rachel Gault. -
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Recently we have been working with Middlesbrough based radio station, Community Voice FM.