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Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - December 2020
Do you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the1st...
Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved...
Pandemic Patient Experience Research Results
The Patients Association wanted to get a better understanding of how patients and others are experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. They wanted to know...
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...
UK Wide Dementia Consultation
The Government’s aim is for England to be the best place in the world for people with dementia, their families and carers to live and the best place to undertake research into dementia. They want to hear first-hand from people with dementia, their families and carers if we are making a difference...
Public Health News - December 2016
The latest edition of Public Health News has recently been published by Hartlepool Borough Council. This edition includes: Hartlepool residents challenged to kick start 2017 with a booze-free month Take up the Smoke-FreeChallenge! Hartlepool Students help to promote Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme...
Cancer Support Group - A New Group Meeting 15th November 2016
Please find below details of the new Cancer Support Group at the West View Advice and Resource Centre. Their first meeting will be held Tuesday 15th November at 10.30am
Carers Rights Day - November 25th
Hartlepool Carers are holding an information shop for all Carers in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. The shop will be open to offer support and advice on November 25th 2016, 9am - 5pm.
Project 65 - Social Inclusion Through Technology
Please find details below on Project 65, a new initiative for the over 65 for loaning and learning to use mobile devices
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - November 2016
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 England launches biggest upgrade to NHS cancer treatment in 15 years Introducing Project 65 - a new...
Easy Health Club - Starting October 2016
A new service for people with learning disabilities in Hartlepool. Please see the poster below for more details.
ENTER AND VIEW: Healthwatch Hartlepool, Physiotherapy Department at University Hospital of Hartlepool
Over 2 days of the 4th and 5th July 2016 Healthwatch Hartlepool observed the Physiotherapy Department at the University Hospital Hartlepool to see how the service operates over a typical few days. This visit occurred due to patient reports of lengthy waits between first assessment and first visit...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Investigation into Patient Experience of Dementia Diagnosis - Update Report
"Healthwatch Hartlepool has been established in a way that is inclusive and enables involvement from all areas of the local community. We wish to involve those who are seldom heard." Over recent years at both national and regional levels, there have been few issues and conditions that have...
CQC State of Care Report 2015/2016
Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) laid their annual report to Parliament on the quality of health and social care in England. This year’s report shows that, despite increasingly challenging circumstances, much good care is being delivered and encouraging levels of improvement are taking place...
Report on the Public Consultation regarding the future delivery of services at Fens, Hartfields and Wynyard Road
Below we have available the results of the Public Consultation carried out regarding the delivery of services at Fens, Hartfields and Wynyard Road Medical / Care Centres. Please click on the link below to download it as a PDF and view the findings of the consultation.
Pharmacy Integration Fund of £42 million announced
NHS England has today (20 October 2016) announced a £42m Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) to support pharmacy to transform how it operates across the NHS for the benefit of patients over the next two years. The Pharmacy Integration Fund will support community pharmacy as it develops new clinical...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - October 2016
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 Extra £25m for NHS organisations in England to improve mental health services for children and young...
