News and reports

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.

We are in the process of shaping a piece of work that will involve the making of ‘video diaries’ over the next 6 months- a short film that someone makes of the things that happen to them that maybe affects their health, over a period of time.

Our annual report shows the work and achievements we have made over the year.

To help us carry out our work we receive funding from our local authority under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Please see the attached document below for further details about our income and expenditure for 2020-21.

The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy has now been published online. Easy read and Plan On a Page (POP) versions are also available, which can be downloaded.

Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 9th March 2021.

Meet the people who are authorised to carry out enter and view work on our behalf. They are called Authorised Representatives.

Our report looks into the experience of people in County Durham when accessing advice, information and appointments at their GP practice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our May 2021 newsletter lets you know what we have been up to over the last month and highlights both local and national health and care updates.

Our report explores the views about the COVID19 vaccination programme of people in County Durham.

Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 15th December 2020.

COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.