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Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Julia Catherall, Engagement and Signposting Lead. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for April 2024. -
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Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Sandra Burton our Youth Engagement Lead. -
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May 2024 news update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News. -
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Here at Healthwatch County Durham, we are launching the Star Awards to celebrate those who are going above and beyond in health and social care services. -
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We would like to understand your experience of miscarriage and what support was there for you at that time. -
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We have produced a GP guidance document to improve the experience Autistic people receive whilst using GP services. This will be used by surgeries in County Durham. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for June 2024.
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This report presents the findings from our authorised representatives' 'Enter and View' visit to Merrick House, where they gathered valuable feedback from patients. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for July 2024.
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Find out what is discussed at our bi-monthly board meetings in the board meeting minutes. -
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Read our latest Annual Report to find out about the work we did in 2023-2024, and how we have made a difference to people using health and care services. -
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Booklets covering a range of local services for amputee patients. -
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Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Victoria Dixon, Research and Communications Officer. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for August 2024. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for September 2024. -
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If you have used the North East Ambulance Service for any reason, such as patient transport, in an emergency or to be referred to another service, we want to hear your views. -
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In this report we gathered people's experiences of being on a hospital waiting list for treatment or care and how this affected them to better understand what was happening in County Durham. -
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People often contact us to ask about getting a GP appointment.
We have worked with a range of professionals to gather information in response to questions and issues raised by local people. We cover the most common questions and answers in this document. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for October 2024. -
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News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for November 2024. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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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. -
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These terms and conditions tell you how this Healthwatch website is managed and how you are protected when you are using our site.If you do not agree with these terms, you should leave the site immediately. -
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Take a look at the minutes from our Board meeting held on 6th May 2020. -
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We want to make sure that everyone is able to access the information we provide and communicate with us in ways that meet their individual needs. -
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Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support. -
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Find out how we can help you access the support you need to live well. -
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This Privacy Statement sets our data processing practices carried out by Healthwatch County Durham. We retain and use personal data (information that relates to and identifies living people) to help us carry out our role as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.