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Covid -19 Vaccinations Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated - 02 February 2021 (Guidance may be subject to future updates) HOW YOU CAN HELP THE NHS – Key Messages Please don’t contact your GP...
Covid -19 Vaccinations Facts
Last updated - 04 February 2021 (Information correct at the time of publishing. Vaccination facts will be updated as guidance changes) 1. The vaccine...
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...
CQC wants to hear from people who have received care for Depression, Anxiety or Stress
Do you get help from health professionals for feeling anxious, feeling stressed or feeling low? The Care Quality Commission (CQC) wants to hear about your experiences of health and social care for a public awareness campaign they'll be running this summer. The CQC are looking for men and women who...
What are your experiences of medication?
Rethink Mental Illness has launched a survey about medication. They want to find out more about people’s experience of anti-psychotic medication in particular. This will help inform our future work in this area, starting with a piece of work for Mental Health Awareness Week this coming May. To take...
Public Health Newsletter - April 2016
The latest Hartlepool Public Health News magazine is now available. This months edition features: Workplace health recognition for Hartlepool businesses Trusts go Smokefree on No Smoking Day How to quickly check your blood pressure Hartlepool public backs bid to lower drink drive limit Impact of...
New Address and Contact Details for Healthwatch Hartlepool
From April 13th 2016 Healthwatch Hartlepool has moved premises, and now has a new address and telephone number. You can contact Healthwatch Hartlepool on 01429 288146, or write or visit our new premises at the following address: Healthwatch Hartlepool The Orcel Centre Wynyard Road Hartlepool TS25...
Dying Matters: Lets Talk About it! - 9th May Event
South Tees Institution of Learning, Research and Innovation will be holding an event on Monday 9th May 2016 (8.45am until 3.30pm) to explore current developments in end of life care nationally, regionally and locally. During this event there will be opportunities to speak to professionals, other...
50+ Forum Newsletter - April 2016
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Details of upcoming Healthwatch Hartlepool community engagement events A new project by the CQC to encourage older people and their loved ones to feedback about the quality of health and social...
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: please share your experience
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) wants to know about your experiences of the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Used the ambulance service in the last year? Emergency ambulance, patient transport, or through the 111 service? The CQC wants to here from you. To share your experiences...
Chief Inspector calls for people's views on North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals is inviting people to tell his inspectors what they think of the services provided by North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Their views and experiences will help inspectors decide what to look at when they visit the Trust, in April, under the Care...
Older People Urged To Have Their Say
Hartlepool Council is seeking the views of older people to help understand what is important to them and how future services should be shaped in the town. The second consultation event will provide the opportunity to discuss community safety, transport options and will also look at how older people...
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists is recruiting a Women’s Voices Lead
The RCOG works to improve health care for women everywhere by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors in the specialty with training and lifelong learning and advocating for women’s health . Throughout a three year term the Women’s Voices Lead will ensure that Patient and Public...
Better Health Programme Event - 18th February Event
The Better Health Programme wnats to hear about your views on your local health service, including aspects that you like and aspects which could be improved. The programme is designed to see how local services can provide the best care for the future. The event will take place on Tuesday 18th...
Public Health News - February 2016 Edition now Available
The latest Hartlepool Public Health News magazine is now available. This months edition features: The 2016 Quit Smoking Campaign Cancer Link Leads to New Recommended Drinking Guidelines Alcohol awareness information Lets get sugar smart! Health at work celebration for Hartlepool businesses...
Sight & Sound Event - 11th February 2016
Healthwatch Hartlepool is holding an event for people who have concerns about various Sensory Loss Conditions. If anyone would like more information about various conditions, as well as care and support advice, the event will take place on 11th February 2016 from 9.30am until 12.30pm. For further...
Improving Practice through Effective Participation and Networking Conference
Improving Practice through Effective Participation and Networking I nspired by the volunteers of NESCHA - the North East Social Care and Health Advisors This one day conference will take place on Wed 16th March 2016 at Ramside Hall, Durham. Learning from speakers, workshops and each other is...
Stop Smoking Sessions in Hartlepool 2016
There are various 'Stop Smoking Sessions' available across Hartlepool throughout the year at various locations around the town. If you are interested in stopping smoking please come along to any of the events detailed in the posters below.
Healthwatch Hartlepool Outreach Sessions in January
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at venues across Hartlepool in January. The schedule is as follows: Wharton Annexe - Wed 13th Jan, 10.15am - 12.15pm Central Library - Thurs 14h Jan, 10.15am –12.15pm The Heart, Unit 4 Brierton Lane, Mon 18th Jan 10.15am-12.15pm...
50+ Forum Newsletter - January 2016
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Details of upcoming Healthwatch Hartlepool community engagement events How to fight loneliness this winter Independent Age - a new initiative for people over 70 on low incomes Information about...
HealthWatch Hartlepool Dementia Pathways Investigation
Healthwatch Hartlepool is currently undertaking an investigation into dementia diagnosis and treatment pathways in Hartlepool. We particularly want to hear from anyone who has visited their GP in the 2015 due to concerns about their memory and have subsequently been referred to the “memory clinic”...
People are not being offered enough support to exercise their rights when subject to the Mental Health Act, finds CQC
The regulator of health and social care has today (Thursday 10 December) highlighted that greater attention needs to be given to supporting people who are subject to the Mental Health Act. This includes how they are involved in their care, if they are empowered to exercise their legal rights and if...
Hartfields Medical Practice Contract Discussion
NHS England are commissioning a new contract in respect of Hartfields Medical Practice. Healthwatch Hartlepool want to hear from you if you have any concerns. If you want to raise any concerns we will be at Hartfields Surgery on Wednesday 16 th December from 10am until 12 noon and from 2pm to 4pm...
Tell us what you want in our patient and carer information survey
We are asking you, our service users, their carers and families, to take part in a short on-line survey to let us know what is most important to you about patient and carer information. We want to hear about your experiences, what we do well and how we can improve the information we give you. We...
Public Health News - December 2015 Edition now Available
The latest Hartlepool Public Health News magazine is now available. This months edition features: Can you go dry for #DryJanuary? And also some advice for anyone who is concerned they drink too much News on the North East seeing the biggest drop in smoking in the country, with advice on how you can...
The Healthy Wellbeing Asylum Seekers and Refugee Group
You are invited to The Healthy Wellbeing Refugees' New Drop-In for asylum seekers and refugees living in Hartlepool. There is also an International Day Party On the 12th of December 2015 running from 1pm till 4pm. The Drop-in and International Day Party will be held at the Grange Road Methodist...
Healthwatch England Annual Report 2014/2015
Healthwatch England have recently published their own annual report. This report summarises all of the work carried out by Healthwatch on a national level to ensure that you, the public, continue to be heared. To view and this report please click on the PDF link below.
Information, Advice and Guidance Day - 5 November
Helathwatch Hartlepool, alongside 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future, have organised an information, advice and guidance day for families to come along and learn more about education, health, benefits advice and more. The event will take place on Thursday 5th November 2015 at the Hartlepool College of...
