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Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - January 2019
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - December 2018
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - November 2018
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter has now been published. It includes information on the following: Details of local...
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - 3 year Recovery Plan
The following article is taking from a Trust Special Briefing, published on Tuesday 11th November 2014. Continuing the journey - Saving £91million – the challenge for us all "Colleagues will be aware Monitor asked us to develop a recovery plan that will get us back to a sustainable financial...
50+ Forum Newsletter - November 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Latest views on the controversial Dementia Diagnosos scheme introduced by the Government The use of public transport by ageing people Complaints about the NHS Men are now living longer then...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Patients Association Complaints report
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information about the recent Patients Association Complaints Reort that has been published. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top...
Concern Over Higher than Expected Hospital Deaths
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust had 253 more deaths than expected over a 12 month period figures released show. The trust which covers the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool was one of nine nationwide flagged by health watchdogs for having a...
Top doctors urge people not to store up health problems if “feeling under the weather”
The NHS will today launch its national public awareness campaign in a bid to persuade people to seek advice early from their local pharmacist if they are feeling under the weather. For more information go to www.england.nhs.uk/under-the-weather
NHS leaders in England publish the Five Year Forward View
NHS leaders in England have today published the Five Year Forward View. The Five Year Forward View sets out a vision for the future of the NHS and has been developed by the partner organisations that deliver and oversee health and care services including NHS England, Public Health England, Monitor...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Outreach Sessions in November
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at libraries across Hartlepool in November. The schedule is as follows: Headland Library – Friday 7th November - 10-15am till 12:30pm Throston Library – Wednesday 19th November 10-15am till 12:20pm Owton Manor Library – Tuesday...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - APPG on Care.data
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information about The Patients Association hosting an APPG on Care.data. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner if you...
Healthwatch and Complaints
Healthwatch England has produced a report ‘Suffering in Silence . The report reviews health and social care complaints systems. Less than half of those who complain to the NHS ever receive an apology. When people raise examples of poor care only one in three patients feel they are taken seriously...
Healthwatch England Annual Report
Healthwatch England have recently presented their Annual Report to Parliament, detailing the activities of Healthwatch as a whole. The report focuses on how Healthwatch continues to offer a voice to people, both locally and nationally, about healthcare in the UK. To view this report please visit...
Nick Clegg announces new waiting time standards for Mental Health Treatment
The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has announced that treatment for mental health conditions will be brought into line with other NHS services with the introduction of the first ever waiting time standards . Bringing treatment for mental health problems on a par with physical health will end...
20/10/14 The Patients Association Weekly Newsletter
The Patients Association weekly newsletter has recently been published. Amongst other news it includes the Care Quality Conmmissions's fifth annual "State of Care"report. To view this newsletter please click the link below. You will also see a 'subscribe' button in the top left corner if you wish...
The Patients Association Weekly Newsletter
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information about the Dietetic Focus Group. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner if you wish to receive this weekly...
50+ Forum Newsletter - October 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Cancer Awareness Month The Winter Flu Campaign Volunteer 'Mealtime Companions' during your hospital stay or visit Benefits of going for a half an hour walk Report suggesting lack of home help...
Local health commissioners invite public to get involved
NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would like to invite local people from across the community to get involved and contribute towards the development of ‘Commissioning Intentions’ for local health services. The CCG is hosting two events and would like to...
Patients weekly Newsletter
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information suggesting that Gp's Surgeries will be open 7 days a week by 2020. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner...
Outreach Sessions - We Want Your Views!
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at libraries across Hartlepool in October. The schedule is as follows: Headland Library – Friday 10th October - 10-15am till 1pm Throston Library – Wednesday 15th October 10-15am till 1pm Owton Manor Library – Monday 20th October...
50+ Forum Newsletter - September 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Information on Stoptober campaign Report suggesting common Victorian illnesses are making a comeback Health warning regarding alcoholic drinks Businesses involvement in the Dementia crisis...
Patients Association Newsletter - Patients are being ‘forced’ to pay for treatment
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information suggesting that patients are being ‘forced’ to pay for treatment. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner...
Patients Association Newsletter - NHS complaints on the increase
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been plubished. Among other news it includes information showing that NHS Complaints are increasing. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner if you wish to receive...
Join us on 17th September 2014
On Wednesday 17th September, Healthwatch Hartlepool and the Independent Complaints Advocacy service (I.C.A), are holding a surgery based at the Hartlepool Voluntary Development Agency, 36 Victoria Road, Hartlepool. Members of the public will have the opportunity to chat to a member of the...
Patients Association Newsletter - New standards to be set for hospital food
The lastest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been plubished. Among other news it includes information relating to upcoming changes to hospital food across NHS England. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top left corner...
North East NHS patients hit by huge rise in number of cancelled operations
Aug 22, 2014 - Published on the Journal By Helen Rae Many patients have had their NHS operations cancelled at the last minute by hospitals in the region. Thousands of cancelled NHS operations are putting a "drain" on resources as figures reveal a massive rise in procedures not happening at the last...
Eye Health Needs Assessment for Durham, Darlington and Tees
Dr Joanne Darke, a Speciality Registrar in Public Health, has recently published a report which assessesthe quality of eye healthcare in Durham Darlington and the wider Tees Community. The report outlines the services which are currently available as well as suggesting future changes to continue to...
Working to Build A Dementia Friendly Hartlepool
Dementia is a word used to describe a group of symptoms including memory loss, confusion, mood changes, and difficulties with day to day tasks. The Prime Minister raised the profile of Dementia in 2012 by setting his Dementia challenge, which was to deliver major improvements in Dementia care and...
