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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...
NHS England and local councils announce radical power shift
NHS England and local councils announce radical power shift as first 10,000 high-need services users gain control of their own integrated health and social care budgets NHS England and the Local Government Association today name the first eight sites that will, for the first time, blend...
Patients Association Weekly Newsletter - The Medical Innovation Bill
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes that the proposed Medical Innovation Bill will not proceed and an independent review will be held instead about the barriers in medical breakthroughs. To view this newsletter please click on the...
Patients Association Weekly Newsletter - Why our NHS should listen and be human
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a major new report highlighting that far too many patients are still experiencing unacceptable standards of care within the health and social care system. To view this newsletter please click on the...
Outreach Sessions in March
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at locations across Hartlepool in March. The schedule is as follows: Wharton Annexe, Wharton Terrace – 10 th March 10-15am till 12-15pm Central library – Thursday 19th March 10–15am till 12-15pm Seaton Carew Library – Friday 13 th...
Latest Public Health News Newsletter
The latest Public Health News Newsletter for Hartlepool has recently been published. It details some exciting events which are soon to be taking place in the Hartlepool area, including No Smoking Day on the 11th March, as well as details about Cookery courses taking place at School's on behalf of...
Independent Complaints Advocacy Drop in – 18th March 2015
Just a reminder that I.C.A ( the Independent Complaints Advocacy) are holding a drop in session on the 18 th March at 9:30am till 12noon at 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. For...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Unfair prescription fines
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a call to review unfair prescription fines, especially affecting people who are entitled to free prescriptions. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe...
Hartlepool Arthritis Research Group Meeting - 17th Feb, 2pm
The Hartlepool Arthritis Research (UK) Group (H.A.R.K) are holding their next meeting on Tuesday, February 17 th at 2pm in the community room, ASDA, Marina Way. For any further information please contact Peter Gowland on 01429 – 262641 For further information on Arthritis Research UK, please click...
North Tees Dementia Collaborative - End of Year Report 2014
The Dementia Collaborative for North Tees has recently published their 2014 report detailing ways in which Dementia support and advice can become more readily accessible in the North Tees area. The report describes the changes that have been put forward by the Collaborative, which is in its 2nd...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Call for evidence: NHS complaints and clinical failure
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a call for evidence to be disclosed regarding NHS complaints and the effect of clinical failures. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in...
Lifelong Condition Event (Neurological Conditions)
Healthwatch Hartlepool are holding a public awareness seminar on Neurological Conditions, on the 24 th February, 1:30pm till 4pm, at the Wynyard Road Community Centre, Wynyard Road, Hartlepool. This event is free to attend! For further information please contact Tony Leighton at Healthwatch...
Dignity Action Day 2015
Members of Hartlepool Healthwatch and Hartlepool 50+ Forum attended the Dignity Action Day on the 1 st February 2015 at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience
Conference Invitation - ‘Healthy Weight, Healthy Life - Tackling Obesity in Hartlepool’
A conference to discuss ways to combat Obesity will be held at the CETL Building (Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 4BY) on Tuesday 3rd February 2015 from 9am onwards. The event has been organised by the Hartlepool Health and Wellbeing Board, and is available to attend for free. To book your place...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Complaints and Raising Concerns
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes details of a recently published report on the accessibility and usefulness of complaints and raising concerns in hospitals across the country. To view this newsletter please click on the link below...
Healthwatch Hartlepool Hospital Discharge Investigation
There are few issues in the area of Health and Social Care that have attracted as much attention as patient discharge from hospital. Hartlepool is no exception, and over recent times Healthwatch Hartlepool has been made aware of an increase in the number of issues regarding the discharge of...
50+ Forum Newsletter - January 2015
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Dignity Action Day and the event which is taking place at the Historic Quay this coming February CQC Action Plans to help improve standards of care across the NHS The alarming news of the...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - A&Es given safe nurse staffing rules
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes details of new safe nurse staffing rules that are being proposed for A&E departments. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top...
Outreach Sessions - January 2015
Healthwatch Hartlepool will be holding a series of outreach sessions at libraries across Hartlepool in January. The schedule is as follows: Central library – Thursday 15 th January 10–15am till 12-15pm Seaton Carew Library – Friday 23rd January 10-15am till 12-15pm Throston Library – Wednesday 28th...
The Better Care Fund
Healthwatch Hartlepool are holding an open public meeting on the Better Care Fund 10 am -12 noon, 27 th January 2015 at the Council Chamber – Civic Centre. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the fund and how it is an opportunity to transform local services so that people are...
Independent Complaints Advocacy Drop in – 21st January 2015
Just a reminder that I.C.A (Independent Complaints Advocacy) are holding a drop in session on the 21 st January at 9:30am till 12noon at 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. For...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Failings of the PHSO
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes details of a recent letter sent to the HealthSecretary regarding the failings of the PHSO. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe' button in the top...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - Patients Association Child Malnutrition Project
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes a summary of a report carried out by the Patients Association looking into the issues of child malnutrition. To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a 'Subscribe'...
Those Who Witness Poor Care Being Denied Right to Complain by NHS
1 in 3 hospitals failing to listen to concerns raised by visitors, contractors and other ‘citizen whistleblowers’ Significant risk that cases of abuse, neglect and malpractice slipping under the radar Healthwatch calling on Government to stamp out variation and ensure all complaints are properly...
Suffering in Silence - Healthwatch England Report
Healthwatch England have recently conducted an investigation into experiences people have had while using the health and social care complaints system. The results of this investigation have been published and offer a fascinating insight into the complaints procedure used by the NHS. The view this...
Patients Weekly Newsletter - GP Out of Hours Concerns
The latest Patients Association Newsletter has recently been published. Among other news it includes information about concerns raised about GP's out of hours working, stating that they are a "conflict of interest". To view this newsletter please click on the link below. You will also see a '...
