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NHS 10yr Plan Consultation

On 28th January, Healthwatch Hartlepool facilitated a workshop which gave the public the opportunity to take part in the biggest ever national conversation about the future of the NHS.

In November 2024, the government launched 'Change…
Healthwatch Hartlepool hosted a discussion event: held in Greenbank Stranton Waldon Street, Hartlepool
A presentation to help attendees…
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'Get your blood pressure checked’.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched an NHS campaign to encourage members of the public who could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure to get their blood pressure checked at a participating pharmacy. 

The…
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Hartlepool Dementia Strategy 2026 - 2031

Dementia is one of the UK’s most urgent health and social care challenges.
A dementia strategy is needed because:
• Rising numbers: As populations age, more people are affected. A strategy helps plan and
manage this increase.
• Better diagnosis and care: Clear guidelines improve how dementia is identified, treated,
and supported.
• Support for carers: Carers face major challenges. A strategy ensures access to respite,
training, and resources.
• Awareness and stigma: Education reduces stigma and builds a more inclusive,
understanding society.
• Reducing isolation: A strategy connects people with dementia to community, social, and
leisure opportunities.
Click in the link below to view the Dementia Strategy for Hartlepool
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