1. Advice and Information -

    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. Report -

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

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

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

    Are you aged 16-25?

  6. News -

    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. News -

    Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for March is now available to download
    Click on the link!
  8. Advice and Information -

    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.
  9. Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.
  10. Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
  11. Report -

    Read about our biggest projects over the last year and the engagement we have done to find out what matters to you and how you want to see services improve.
  12. Report -

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

    Read our report into dementia and the experiences people have shared with us about health and care services for people living with dementia.
  14. Report -

    Our visit to Elwick Grange was conducted in a proportionate and responsible manner. Achieved by means of two person visit to the Home and additional virtual discussions with the Manager and HBC Commissioning Team. Read the full report and see our findings.
  15. Advice and Information -

    GP Practice services have changed to meet increasing demand and respond to local health care needs.
    Healthwatch Hartlepool have produced a booklet called "Top Tips for Accessing your GP Practise", that gives advice and information on the many services available at your local GP practice.
    Click here to download our booklet!
  16. Response -

    Tell us about your recent experiences with local services over the last 12 months and we can help make your voice heard. The information you provide will be stored safely and used anonymously. Take a look at our website www.healthwatchhartlepool.co.uk to find out what we did as a result of people’s feedback last year.