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Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter - January 2022
Please find attached the January edition of the Healthwatch Hartlepool newsletter. We apologise for the delay in getting this published, but it is...
GP Patient Questionnaire
Healthwatch Hartlepool wants to hear about your experience of accessing your GP. Your views are essential for helping us understand what works well...
Alcohol Causes Cancer
Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancer, high blood pressure,...
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...
50+ Forum Newsletter August 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now on line. This edition covers the following topics Alzheimer's Blood Test Three in four over 65's overweight Building a Dementia Friendly Hartlepool Agency Nurses Annual Report To view this Newsletter simply click on the download below
Substance Prescribing Report
The report outlines findings from a recent examination of the provision of substitute prescribing service for opiate dependent patients through pharmacies in Hartlepool which was undertaken by Healthwatch and makes recommendations regarding future service delivery Please find attached below this...
Domiciliary Report
The report outlines findings from a recent examination of the delivery of domiciliary care services in Hartlepool which was undertaken by Healthwatch and makes recommendations regarding future service delivery. Please find attached below this report for you to view.
Application to become a Healthwatch Board Member
Are you interested in becoming a Board member for Healthwatch Hartlepool? Healthwatch Hartlepool is looking to establish a Board that will oversee the management of Healthwatch in order that it can become an standalone organisation. Skills required: communication, analytical, building relationships...
50+ Forum Newsletter - July 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Results of the recent Healthwatch Hartlepool AGM Opportunity to join Hartlepool U3A Learning a second language Call for Diabetes sufferers to have regular health checks Autism report and the...
Our Annual Report is Delayed
Healthwatch Hartlepool is due to publish its annual report in the near future. Due to long term illness of a member of staff the production of this report has been delayed.
Healthwatch Hartlepool AGM
Healthwatch Hartlepool is holding its AGM at the HCFE on Tuesday 17th June, commencing at 1:30pm. The guest speaker for the AGM will be Dr.Boleslaw Posmyk, Chair of Hartlepool and Stockton CCG). Prior to the AGM, a public information seminar on Heart Conditions will be run on the morning from 9:...
50+ Forum Newsletter - June 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Invitation to attend the next Healthwatch Hartlepool AGM on Tuesday 17th June Advice for anyone suffering with diabetes Improving services for the elderly Recent details regarding the debate of...
50+ Forum Newsletter - May 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Details on the recent Dementia Awareness Week Request for details regarding recent hospital discharge experiences New pension information Details about changes to the Care Quality Commission...
