1. 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.

  2. A Parent Carer Perspective - Replacing the Autism Pathway

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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.

  3. Healthwatch South Tees Dental Survey

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    A growing issue for local people is not being able to access NHS dental services.

  4. Dentistry Myth Busting: Dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry

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    Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns from the public around getting to see their local dentist.

  5. Collaborative Dentistry Report

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    At the end of 2021, Healthwatch teams across the North East worked collaboratively to gain feedback from the general public about their experiences of local dentistry.

  6. 2021 / 22 Annual Report. 'Championing What Matters to You'.

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    A look back at all of the key work we have done over the last 12 months across South Tees.

  7. 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

  8. Claire Balmforth – RNID Near You Co-ordinator

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    I offer services to Deaf, hard of hearing and those seeking advice and guidance around possible hearing loss.

  9. Dentistry Information

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    Information about dentistry in Middlesbrough.

  10. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  11. Ellie Graham - Teesside Advocacy Team Leader People First

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    Ellie works for People First Independent Advocacy, a charity offering statutory and non-statutory services in the Teesside area.

  12. Healthwatch South Tees STAR Awards 2024

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    We had a record amount of nominations this year. See below for details of each nomination #HWSTSTARS

  13. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  14. 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.

  15. What is a Community Champion?

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

  16. Jane Cousins - Primary Care Network (PCN) Social Prescriber Team Leader

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    Delivering social prescribing for the residents of Redcar costal (Via GP referral)

  17. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  18. Vitti Addis - Senior Support Worker in Supported Living

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    Vitti is a Senior Support Worker and part of her role is to have a duty of care to ensure that the people we support receive the best care/support required to lead a happy and fulfilled life.

  19. Alison Watson-Shields

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    Alison works for Young At Heart ULO CIC which is a user led organisation set up by and for people living with dementia and their care partners to access holistic activities and peer support.

  20. Jan Rock - Founder and CEO MATRIX Neurological

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    MATRIX Neurological is a registered charity based in Middlesbrough that works Tees Valley wide. Lived experience led we support children and young people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury following an accident or illness. We also provide peer-led practical and emotional support to their families.

  21. Lorna Routledge - Active Forests Coordinator for Guisborough Forest

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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.