News and reports

News Update on health and social care for August 2023.

Find out what items you need to have in your home first aid kit and keep it stocked for any accidents that may occur. It is important to keep essential medical supplies in your home so you are always prepared for any accidents.

St John's Ambulance have released a BSL accessible video to demonstrate how to carry out emergency CPR.

See what we got up to this Volunteer's Week to celebrate their hard work.

Our Enter and View programme is back

If you or someone you care for have been discharged from hospital in the past year we would like to hear from you.

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.

Healthwatch County Durham held an Annual Event on Wednesday 19th April, with health and social care representatives and communities invited along.

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

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.

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

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