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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...
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...
50+ Forum Newsletter - April 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: Invitation to an exciting Choral event on April 26th NPC Pensioners Manifesto launch details Details about new Government powers to close Hospitals Latest news on State Pension reforms Recent...
Special Report - Call to Action the Seldom Heard
HealthWatch Hartlepool is the independent voice on health and social care for people in Hartlepool. From April 2013 we emerged from what was the Local Involvement Network and accepted the increased powers and responsibilities for the 'public voice'. These included responsibility for information...
50+ Forum Newsletter - February 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: News on 'Hoarding' as a medical condition Information on ensuring all food is in date and correctly stored New proposals on the assessment of drugs Data collection on patient care by the NHS A...
50+ Forum Newsletter - January 2014
The latest 50+ Forum Newsletter is now available to view. This newsletter discusses the following topics: project by the Alzheimer's Society News on the latest GP Surgeries Report Concerns about over 65's hiding injuries Working until you are 70 The benefits of red wine To view this newsletter...
Patient Journey Transport Report
Details of the latest transport report between Hartlepool and North Tees Hospital can be found in the attached PDF's below. The report details Hartlepool's strategy for getting patients to North Tees Hospital, as well as information on any potential impacts on this service. In order to view these...
