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Healthwatch Hartlepool News - November 2019
Healthwatch Hartlepool is holding a number of community engagement events in November. Members of the public are invited to come along and tell...
Time for the Flu Vaccination
Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that...
Healthwatch Hartlepool News - September 2019
Healthwatch Healthwatch Hartlepool are holding a number of community engagement events in September. Members of the public are invited to come along...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter – March 2018
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in February Choosing care services for a loved one is more stressful than getting married, according to new...
Hartlepool Public Health News - February 2018
The latest edition of the Hartlepool Public Health Newsletter has recently been published. To view an electronic version of this newsletter please select the link below, and it will download as a PDF document
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter – February 2018
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in February New Cancer Drugs Fund benefiting thousands of patients and releasing £140million for the NHS Most women...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - January 2018
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in January Hospitals to cancel ops to cope with winter surge Mental Health tops people’s Health and Care issues for...
Feeling Unwell? Pick the Right Service to Use
As pressure on our NHS service continues to rise, especially in the winter months, it is important to know which service is the best one to use. The posters displayed below, published by the Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group, are designed to help people be aware of what...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - December 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in December National survey shows most children and young people report good experiences of hospital care but...
Over 2.7 Million People in the North East to Benefit From Improved Access to GP Appointments
People in the North East will now be able to see a GP in the evening, over the weekend and over bank holidays. The scheme, which is funded by NHS England’s GP Forward View, will benefit and offer flexibility to more than 2.7 million people. And regardless of which GP people see, they will have...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - November 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in November NHS leaders unveil action to boost flu vaccination and manage winter pressures Half of the adults aged...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - October 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in October NHS England has announced plans to help strengthen out-of-hours GP services during the winter period...
Hartlepool Public Health News - October 2017
The latest edition of the Hartlepool Public Health Newsletter has been published. Full of interesting articles about staying healthy in Hartlepool, the latest edition can be downloaded via the link below as a PDF.
Open Day from Hartlepool Carers and 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future
Hartlepool Carers and 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future are hosting an Information Day for Parents, Carers and their families in Hartlepool. The event will be held on Wednesday 8 th November at Centre for Independent Living, Havelock Street Hartlepool, 9.30-1pm. This will be a Parent led-forum, Information...
Beautiful Minds Health Directory - September 2017
Most people will experience mental health problems at some point in their life. Hartlepool’s Beautiful Minds is a partnership project comprised of a range of organisations working across Hartlepool that deliver mental health services. The project is dedicated to promoting good mental health. This...
Respite for People with Complex Needs and/or Autism - Public Consultation
NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees CCG are launching a formal public consultation on proposed changes to respite services for people with learning disability, complex needs and/or autism. The consultation is available in Hartlepool on Wednesday...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - September 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in September Five steps to follow when choosing a care home Patient Rights Details of the latest Life Long...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - July 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in July Chief Nurse backs stomp it out drugs campaign 800,000 children suffering mental health problems Healthwatch...
Deafblind Awareness Week 2017
It is Deafblind awareness week. It's more common than you think, so let's talk about it. Contact Healthwatch Hartlepool to find out more information about what services are available for people who are affected by deafness or blindness.
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - May 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in May CQC continues to take action against websites selling prescription medicines Would you Like to be a Governor...
Upcoming Dementia Events at The Bridge - Hospital of God
Various activities and information events are being held by the Hospital of God at The Bridge (Villiers Street) over the coming weeks and months. These are designed to provide support, guidance and services to people living with dementia. Information about each one of these upcoming events is...
Would you Like to be a Governor of your NHS Trust?
As a member of the Trust we would like to offer you an exciting opportunity to put yourself forward to be elected as a Public Governor and become a member of our Council of Governors. There is currently a total of 19 Public Governor vacancies in the following constituencies for which an election...
Dual Sensory Loss Event - Thursday 30th March 2017
Do you have a concern about a Sensory Loss Condition? Would you like to know more about these conditions and the care and support services available to patients? Come along to our FREE event, with free Refreshments! Venue - HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE of FURTHER EDUCATION, STOCKTON STREET, HARTLEPOOL on...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - February 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in February CQC announces new partnerships with charities and patient groups Public health experts call for ban on...
New Integrated Care Service from 1st April 2017
From 1 April 2017 a new integrated urgent care service for illness and minor injuries will be launched in Stockton and Hartlepool. If you are unwell and need to use the service we advise that you book an appointment first by calling NHS 111. If you have a minor injury please walk into the centres...
Health and Wellbeing Boards - Have They a Future?
Durham University will be holding a Public Policy and Health Conference to discuss key research into the future of Health and Wellbeing Boards. The event takes place on Thursday 11th May 2017, from 10am until 3pm, at Durham University. For more information please see the poster below.
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - January 2017
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local community engagement events taking place in January Changes to NHS urgent care services announced NHS Chief pledges help for 50,000 more people to tackle...
NHS Better Health Programme Public Engagement Event, February 2017
The NHS Better Health Programme public engagement events in February 2017 are now live. The Better Health Group want to find out what’s important to you about the care provided, in particular maternity and children’s services. Please, click on the links below to register your attendance. Hartlepool...
