Our Annual Report is now ready to view and download. Find out what impact we have made in 2025-2026 and what our priorities are for 2026-2027.
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"So here's the thing" - Children, Young People and Mental Health Video Diaries
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. In the series you'll hear Mia, Andrea and Adam's story.
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Annual Survey: Let us know how we're doing!
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Men's Health Week 2026
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Our reports
Annual Report 2025-2026
Each year we publish an Annual Report which showcases all the work we…
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Working Together For Change Overview Report 2025 - 2026
This report highlights how the Healthwatch network across the North…
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Advice and information
How to Cope in Hot Weather
With the recent news of an Amber Heat Health Alert for North East England and more serious red alerts for southern England, how can you take steps to…
Medication Changes: Information for Patients
People have contacted Healthwatch County Durham with concerns about recent changes to their medications, including reductions in long‑term…
ADHD Assessment and Right to Choose
Since 2019 demand across NHS England for ADHD and Autism assessments has increased. NHS services have not been able to expand at the same pace as the…