1. Advice and Information -

    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
  2. Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
  3. Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.
  4. Advice and Information -

    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
  5. Advice and Information -

    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.
  6. Advice and Information -

    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.
  7. Report -

    This report looks at the future provision of mental health support across the area.
  8. Report -

    This report combines insight from your experiences on mental health services to help deliver an improved service.
  9. Report -

    Read about our enter and view visit to Seymour house and what we found during our visit.
  10. Report -

    Read our enter and view report based on what service users of Stewart House told us about the care they receive. Our report contains both our findings from the visit and the recommendations we made to the service.
  11. Report -

    Read our report into the consultation we conducted with carers about health and social care issues that have an impact on their wellbeing.
  12. Report -

    Read about the work we have done both on our own over the past year and collaboratively with partners in our annual report.
  13. Report -

    Find out about our year and the projects were we have improved services and care across Hartlepool for everyone.
  14. Report -

    We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Hartlepool. Find out about our year in our annual report.
  15. Report -

    Healthwatch Hartlepool recognises that many people in Hartlepool are significantly affected by health inequalities and high levels of ill-health.
  16. News -

    TEWV have recently updated the contact number of its 24 hour freephone mental health crisis helpline.
  17. News -

    The Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for September is now available to download. Please click on the link below
  18. News -

    Healthwatch Hartlepool is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our town and across the region.

  19. News -

    This edition features:
    • NEW – Adult K Executive Summary & Learning Briefing covering a number of key themes
    • A ‘Spotlight On’ Trauma Informed Practice including useful resources
    • An update on Board Activity
    • Our training courses for Summer 2023 which are available to BOOK NOW

    Click on the link below!
  20. News -

    Are you aged 16-25?

  21. Report -

    The Healthwatch Hartlepool Annual report for 2022/23 is now available to view or download.

    Click on the link below!
  22. Advice and Information -

    Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy supports people to raise their concerns and complaints about NHS care and treatment.
    Call our helpline on 03003 038037 for information, guidance and support. 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.


  23. News -

    The Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for July is now available to download!
  24. News -

    Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for September is now available to download
    Click on the link!
  25. News -

    The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board works in partnership with a wide range of organisations, to safeguard and promote the well-being and independence of adults at risk of abuse or neglect. (Safeguarding means “protect from harm”). We want to hear from you to help us plan our work for the next year. Please take a few minutes to fill in the survey below from your point of view – the form can be completed on someone’s behalf if the person is asked for their views. The survey is completed anonymously, so if you have any specific issues or queries about the survey that you would like to raise with us, please contact us directly by emailing tsab.businessunit@stockton.gov.uk. Questions marked with an asterix are required fields
  26. Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
  27. Report -

    Our report looks at what you told us about whether you could access your GP and the barriers you faced.
  28. Report -

    We conducted an enter and view at the emergency assessment unit. Read about our findings and the recommendations we sent to the service following our visit.
  29. Report -

    We conducted an enter and view to Ward 29. Find out about our findings and the recommendations we put to the service following our visit.
  30. Report -

    Read about our findings from our enter and view visit to Clifton House and the recommendations for improvement we put forward.
  31. Report -

    We visited De Bruce Court care home to talk to residents and staff about the care and service on offer. Read our report and recommendations.
  32. Report -

    Read about our enter and view to North Tees Hospital ward 36, where we spoke to patients and staff.
  33. Report -

    Find out about our enter and view to Rossmere Park and the views on the care the residents received.
  34. Report -

    Read about our enter and view visit to West View Lodge and what people shared with us about the care they receive there.
  35. Report -

    Read our enter and view report into ward 41 at North Tees Hospital and the recommendations we put forward following our visit.
  36. Report -

    Find out about the problems people are facing when trying to get an appointment with their GP.
  37. Report -

    The Aim of the visit was to look at the quality of life and standard of care of all residents including those suffering from various degrees of Dementia.
  38. Report -

    Read our report into the barriers faced by deaf people who are trying to access health and social care services across Hartlepool.
  39. Report -

    This visit occurred due to patient reports of lengthy waits between first assessment and first visit.
  40. Report -

    Read about our year and the projects we have undertaken to improve services across Hartlepool, in our latest annual report.
  41. Report -

    Read about our year, our projects and successes over the last year in our latest annual report.
  42. Report -

    Read about this years successes and highlights in our annual report, as well as the biggest projects we have worked on over the last financial year.
  43. Report -

    Find out about our year and the projects we have undertaken in our latest annual report.
  44. Report -

    Read our annual report and an overview of the biggest projects we carried out over the last year, and how these have improved care across Hartlepool.
  45. News -

    The urgent care team in Hartlepool is reminding its community about the health issues it can help you with.
  46. News -

    Alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions, including: mouth, throat, stomach, liver and breast cancer, high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, and depression.