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Hartlepool’s Second Community Wellbeing Champion Awards Following last year’s highly successful inaugural Community Wellbeing Champion Awards, we are delighted to open nominations for the 2025 Awards. Click here to make a nomination!
Hartlepool people are renowned for their community spirit, caring nature and tremendous pride in their town
The Community Wellbeing Champion Awards are a celebration of Hartlepool’s often unsung heroes who selflessly make a difference to the…
The Community Wellbeing Champion Awards are a celebration of Hartlepool’s often unsung heroes who selflessly make a difference to the…
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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…
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…
A presentation to help attendees…
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The Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for March is now available to download. Please click here for more details!
Healthwatch Hartlepool Newsletter for March is now available to download
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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.
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Children & Young People Covid - 19 Vaccinations
Children and young people who are eligible for a Covid -19 vaccine should take up the offer to gain the best possible protection.
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Latest questions and answers around COVID Vaccinations
The Covid-19 vaccination rollout was the fastest in England’s history – it has saved countless lives and allowed us to live with this virus without restrictions on our freedoms.
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The Healthwatch Hartlepool news update for May is now available!
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Do you use NHS patient transport services? The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS and partners to review NHS patient transport services in the North East.
Patient transport helps people get to and from hospital if they cannot travel safely on their own because of their health or mobility needs.
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The Healthwatch Hartlepool news update for March is now available!
Click here to read the Healthwatch Hartlepool bulletin for March 2026!
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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
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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Enter & View report - Well Pharmacy, Victoria Road, Hartlepool
Well Pharmacy is a busy local pharmacy located in the Victoria Road Health Centre which is also home to 3 GP practices.
Click on the link below to read our Enter & View report.
Click on the link below to read our Enter & View report.
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