1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Healthwatch Hartlepool Accessing Dentistry Consultation Report January 2022

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    Read about the experiences people shared with us over about the problems they faced trying to access dental services during the pandemic.

  3. Experiences of Dental Care Services March 2020 – January 2022

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    This report is the collation of identical surveys of the public undertaken by eight local Healthwatch in North East England.

  4. Healthwatch Hartlepool Annual Report 2021-2022

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

  5. Become a Youthwatch Champion? ​​Click here for further details!

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    Are you aged 16-25?

  6. People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the North East and North Cumbria to better understand people’s experiences of dentistry in 2023.

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    We need your views and feedback to help shape future services, including planning the next phase of the NHS’s dental recovery plan in the region.
    So if you are living in the North East and North Cumbria, have recent experiences with using or trying to access dental services, then share your experiences with us here.
    Across the North East and North Cumbria, local Healthwatch are working together to tackle this important issue. You can find more information about our Healthwatch Network here.
    The survey closes on 31 March 2024 and as a thank you for your time we are offering £100 of Love-to-Shop vouchers to a lucky prize draw winner.
    If you require a paper copy or have any questions about this survey, please contact 0800 254 5552 or email yoursay@healthwatchhartlepool.co.uk

    Click on the link below to complete the online survey!

  7. The Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for March is now available to download. Please click here for more details!

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    Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for March is now available to download
    Click on the link!

  8. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.