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. Communication of Outpatient Appointments at The James Cook University Hospital

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    Throughout 2016, Healthwatch Middlesbrough received feedback from members of the public concerning a lack of communication regarding outpatient appointments from The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH).

  15. NHS 111 Service Feedback

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    We regularly attend the North East Ambulance Service Healthwatch Forum. At a previous meeting, we were informed that the next meeting would focus on the 111 service and that this would involve a discussion and opportunity to feed back local views.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. NHS Long Term Plan Engagement

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    At a time of increasing pressure on NHS services and financial budgets, this research highlights how people want to be more involved in the management of their care and to make joint decisions with professionals.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Aapna Services

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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.

  22. 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.

  23. NHS Long Term Plan Focus Group: Regional Refugee Forum (NE)

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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.

  24. NHS Long Term Plan - Local Engagement Report

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    At a time of increasing pressure on NHS services and financial budgets, this research highlights how people want to be more involved in the management of their care and to make joint decisions with professionals.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Our Future: Young People Speak Up about Mental Health

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    This report presents key findings from our mental health work with almost 500 young people.

  28. New Obesity Strategy unveiled by UK Government

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    New measures and a 'Better Health' campaign are being launched to encourage people to maintain a healthy weight to beat coronavirus and protect the NHS.

  29. Transition from paediatric to adult health services study

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    NCEPOD (National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death) is currently reviewing the care delivered when young people transition from child to adult health services.