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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...
Important Information for People Affected by MS
You may have seen in the news this week that the MS Society launched a campaign focussing on ‘Early Treatment’ after a significant change in understanding of MS treatment with Disease Modifying Therapies. A broad consensus has been reached which redefines the way that relapsing forms of MS should...
Hartlepool Now Website Launch Event
The Hartlepool Now website (www.hartlepoolnow.co.uk) will be launched at a special event on Monday 19th October at Hartlepool College of Further Education from 11am to 2pm. Come along to a special event this October to see the results and find out more about Hartlepool Now, The Ricochet Project,...
Positive Thinking Event - Thursday 1st October 2015
This is a reminder that our Mental Health Positive Thinking event will be held at Hartlepool College of Further Education on Thursday 1st October from 9.30am until 12.30, Please contact Healthwatch Hartlepool for more information, and we hope to see you all there.
Hartlepool Community Memory Walk - 27th September
On Sunday 27th September 2015, a memory walk will be held at Ward Jackson Park, start at 11am, for a world without Dementia. Please check out the poster below for more details, and for further information please contact the Hartlepool Sports and Physical Activity Team on 01429 284 052.
50+ Forum Newsletter - September 2015
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Details on upcoming Community Engagement events being held by Healthwatch Hartlepool Information on the latest developments in Dementia treatment The Shingles vaccination eligible groups have...
Public Health News Issue 10 Now Available
Hartlepool Borough Council have recently plublished the latest Public Health News newsletter. Full of the latest activities taking place in Hartlepool, and including advice and information, this newletter is available by clicking on the link below.
NICE guideline on the safe and effective use of medicines
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently published a guideline on the safe and effective use of medicines (medicines optimisation). If you, or someone you know, is taking or using medicines then this guideline will be of interest. One of the key principles of the...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Investigation into Good Practice in Care and Support of Residents with Dementia in Hartlepool Care Homes
Over recent years at both national and regional levels, there are very few issues and conditions that have attracted as much interest and coverage as Dementia. It is estimated that around 850,000 people in the UK are living with Dementia and that a further 700,000 are providing care and support to...
Job Vacancy - 50 Plus Forum Development Officer
A vacancy at Hartlepool Voluntary Development Agency (HVDA), working alongside Healthwatch Hartlepool, exists to support the work of engaging older people in decision making in Hartlepool. The post holder will support the work of the 50 Plus Forum: engage older people in the ‘Older Peoples Strategy...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Outreach Sessions in July
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at venues across Hartlepool in July. The schedule is as follows: Seaton Carew Library – Friday 17 th July, 10:15am till 12:15pm Central library – Thursday 16 th July, 10:15am till 12:15pm Throston Grange Library – Monday 20 th...
Local health commissioners invite public to get involved
NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would like to invite local people to get involved and contribute towards the development of health services provided in the community. The CCG is hosting two events on Monday 13 th July and would like to encourage people to come...
Public Awareness Seminar on Epilepsy, 25th June 2015
Healthwatch Hartlepool are holding a public awareness seminar on Epilepsy, on the 25 th June, 2:00pm till 5pm, at the Hartlepool Peoples Centre, Raby Road, Hartlepool. This event is free to attend! For further information please contact Tony Leighton at Healthwatch Hartlepool on 262641 or email...
Public Health News - Issue 9
The latest edition of the Hartlepool Public Health News is now available. Full of the latest health news and upcoming activities for everyone to enjoy, you are sure to find something to interest you. Click on the link below to view the newsletter in PDF format.
Outreach Sessions in Hartlepool - June 2015
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at venues across Hartlepool in June. The schedule is as follows: Seaton Carew Library – Friday 19 th June, 10:15am till 12:15pm Central library – Thursday 11 th June, 10:15am till 12:15pm Throston Grange Library – Wednesday 17 th...
50+ Forum Newsletter - May 2015
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Details on upcoming Community Engagement events being held by Healthwatch Hartlepool Free exercise classes for the over 60's Latest news on the Four Winds Group court case Details on caring for...
Chief Inspector of Hospitals rates Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Good
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated the services provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as Good following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission in January 2015. The trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to...
Tell us About Your Care - CQC Commission Event
Come to our public listening event, meet our inspectors and share your experience of the services and care provided in the last year by University Hospital of Hartlepool. The event is on Monday 6th July 2015 6:00 pm BEST WESTERN Grand Hotel Swainson Street Hartlepool, Co. Durham, TS24 8AA Should...
Outreach Sessions Available in May
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at venues across Hartlepool in May. The schedule is as follows: Seaton Carew Library – Friday 8 th May, 10:15am till 12:15pm Central library – Thursday 14 th May, 10:15am till 12:15pm Throston Grange Library – Wednesday 20 th May...
Patients Association Weekly Newsletter - Nursing chiefs on £400,000 a year
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a look at Chief Nurses in the NHS that are getting £400,000 a year, while frontline staff have been haned a 1% payr ise after 2 years of freezes To view this newsletter please click on the link...
Independent Complaints Advocacy Drop in – 15th April 2015
Just a reminder that I.C.A (the Independent Complaints Advocacy) are holding a drop in session on the 15 th April at 9:30am till 12 noon at the HVDA, 36 Victoria Road Hartlepool. A member of I.C.A will be available for anyone requiring advice and information on making a complaint against the NHS...
Public Health News - April 2015 Newsletter Now Available
The latest Public Health News newsletter, created by Hartlepool Borough Council has recently been published. The newsletter is full of up to the minute information on local health issues and details about upcoming events in the Hartlepool area. Click the PDF link below to download and read the...
Patients Association Weekly Newsletter - Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) report
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a call for change and reform in the way clinical incidents and complaints are investigated, backed up by a report being completed by the Patients Association . To view this newsletter please click...
Drop in Sessions Available - March - April 2015
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at venues across Hartlepool in March & April. The schedule is as follows: Hartlepool Hospital – 30 th March – 10am – 12 noon St Oswald’s Church Hall – Wednesday 8 th April 12noon till 2-15pm Central library – Thursday 16th...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Event - Free Seminar about Thyroid Conditions
Healthwatch Hartlepool are holding a public awareness seminar about Thyroid Conditions, on the 26 th March, 2:00pm till 5pm, at the Belle Vue Community Centre, Kendal Road, Hartlepool. This event is free to attend! For further information please contact Tony Leighton at Healthwatch Hartlepool on...
Patients Association Weekly Newsletter - PA Gold Standard Charter
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes news that the Patients Association has been asked to develp a Gold Standard Framework to highlight improvements in hospitals, specifically requested by the NHS Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning...
