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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch England have recently devised the 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign to highlight the importance of accessible information within health and social care. -
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Julie Christie – Social Prescriber, Greater Middlesbrough Primary Care Network
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Delivering bespoke care to adults in and around East Cleveland. -
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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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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. -
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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. -
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I offer services to Deaf, hard of hearing and those seeking advice and guidance around possible hearing loss. -
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Nur Fitness is based in Middlesbrough and is an award winning community organisation which is very passionate and dedicated to helping women & children become healthier -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England. -
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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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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.
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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. -
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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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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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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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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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.