1. Over to You Report

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    Our Over to You report reviews what is important to you and the people of County Durham about health and care.

  2. "So here's the thing" - Videos Diaries on Young People and Mental Health

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    Lights, camera, action! Check out Healthwatch County Durham's new video diaries, showcasing young people's experiences of mental health, services and support in County Durham.

  3. Patient Views on Access to GP Led Services Report

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    This year when we asked the public about our work plan priorities, accessing GP services was still one of the priorities they identified.

  4. Read our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report!

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    Discover what we've been up to over the last year, and how we have helped you to share your views and experiences in health and social care.

  5. Enter and View Report - Meadowfield Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Meadowfield Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  6. Enter and View Report - Ushaw Moor Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Ushaw Moor Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  7. Enter and View Report - Tow Law Surgery

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    Our trained representatives went into Tow Law Surgery on 28th June 2023 to get feedback from the patients using the doctors surgery. We carried out 11 individual interviews with patients and left surveys in the reception area prior to our visit and 7 were completed beforehand.

    Below are some recommendations we have suggested to the surgery, you can find out more by reading our report linked below.

  8. Enter and View - Great Lumley Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Great Lumley Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  9. Access to GP-led services - The experience of patients from the d/Deaf community

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    This report focuses on what it is like for people in the d/Deaf community to access GP-led services in County Durham and what support they have received and what further support would help them. We have also spoken to GP practices to find out what support they provide to the d/Deaf community.

  10. Enter and View - Bridge End Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Bridge End Surgery as ‘Enter and View’ and asking for feedback from the patients.

  11. Hospital Discharge Report

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    In this report we have gathered feedback from patients to find out what people's experiences are of hospital discharge, what plans were in place for them and support received when they leave hospital.