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. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with many people struggling to access NHS services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist now COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

  3. Dentistry Report

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    How easy is it for patients to get treatment with an NHS dentist? Discover our latest report on access to dentistry

  4. Healthwatch County Durham Annual Report 2021-22

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    See our latest annual report for 2021-22 and discover our areas of priority for 2022-23.

  5. NHS Dentistry Report Update

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    An update on accessing NHS dentistry. Our team know that many of you are experiencing problems accessing both routine and emergency NHS Dental care.

  6. Dental care survey launches across the North East and North Cumbria

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    People have been telling us about their experiences of dentistry across the North East and North Cumbria so have teamed together to find out what is going on.

  7. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  8. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  9. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  10. Using pharmacies or dispensing doctors in County Durham

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    Our report looks into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham.

  11. Flu Vaccination Report

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    Our report looks at County Durham residents’ views of the flu vaccine, the barriers to, and perceptions of, getting vaccinated.

  12. Young Person’s Pharmacy Services

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    Our report explores the views and experiences of under 25’s use of pharmacy services in County Durham.

  13. Pharmacies Services or Dispensing Doctors in County Durham

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    Our report looks into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham.

  14. Enter and View Report: ‘Intrahealth’ Chilton Pharmacy

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    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited ‘Intrahealth’ Pharmacy in Chilton as part of the positive Pilot ‘Enter and View’.

  15. Enter and View Report: John Low Ltd. Pharmacy

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    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited John Low Ltd. Pharmacy in Consett.

  16. Help us shape the future of Health & Care Services

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    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.