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The consumer champion for health and social care in Stockton-on-Tees. Engaging with the community. Strengthening voices. Influencing decision making. Visit https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/

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Have your say on #pharmacy services in the UK. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is looking for people to take part in their patient & public panels, with Love2Shop vouchers as a thank you for participation.

Join the GPhC Public Panel & share your views:Β http://bit.ly/4m3xScUΒ 

#haveyoursay

07.08.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dental plans aim to increase appointments for patients in the North East and North Cumbria | North East and North Cumbria NHS

...gums and get the dental care they need.

You can read the strategy here: https://bit.ly/454s6C1

#stocktonontees #dentalservices #NHS

06.08.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plans to improve access to NHS dentist appointments have been approved by the NHS in North East and North Cumbria (NENC).

The NENC Integrated Care Board has launched its Oral Health and Dental Strategy for 2025-27.

The strategy is focused on supporting people to look after their teeth and...

06.08.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No appointment necessary, pop along, chat and have a cuppa.

Tel: 07576 686933
Email: info@northerncancervoices.co.uk

#health #wellbeing #support #stocktonontees

05.08.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Cancer Voices run a drop-in peer support group at the Wellbeing Hub in Stockton.Β 

Date: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am - 12noonΒ 
Venue: The Wellbeing Hub, Stockton, Unit 5, Wellington Square, TS18 1RGΒ 

A warm welcome and a space to connect with others affected by cancer.

05.08.2025 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location, Community Member Room, 6 - 8 Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3NA

If you would like to find out more information:

Email: admin@redballoons.co.uk
Call: 07871 658157

#mentalhealth #stocktonontees #support

04.08.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Red Balloons is a lived experience charity which uses peer support to give people a safe space to talk about how they feel, with no judgement.

They encourage people to use physical activity to improve their wellbeing, and recently launched aΒ new arts and crafts drop-in group.

04.08.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The consultation on the NHS dental contract is now open. Anyone working in NHS dental services & commissioners are invited to take part.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved, share your views & ideas: https://bit.ly/44MNJH0

#NHSdentistry #dentalservices #consultation #stocktonontees #haveyoursay

01.08.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign up to our monthly newsletter for useful & concise news on local health & care services, plus:

- Updates on our project work & reports
- Our engagement events
- Local health & care service updates

Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/c9HWyb

#stocktonontees #health #care #information #advice #news

31.07.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our ladies are at the Wellbeing Hub in Wellington Square, Stockton, until 2pm today.

If you are at the Wellington Wellness event today, why not drop in to see Janet and Lynn with any queries on local #health & #care services.

Or you can share your feedback: https://bit.ly/3FTcV4X

#stocktonontees

30.07.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The best way to understand your #bloodpressure is to check it regularly.Β Β 

The @nhs.ukΒ online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

Click here: https://bit.ly/3U0gCJw

#stocktonontees #health

30.07.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tell us what you think about #health & #care services. We can also signpost you to healthcare & community services in #stocktonontees.

Get in touch:

T: 0300 180 0660Β 
E: info@healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk

Or share your views here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views

29.07.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read about our #ADHD work & how one of our volunteers has helped change the local narrative around ADHD support on the @healthwatchengland.bsky.social website ⬇️

It's part of national work Healthwatch England has done on improving ADHD support ➑️ www.healthwatch.co.uk/report/2025-...

#stocktonontees

29.07.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling unwell? Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice & often more quickly too.

β€’ Think pharmacy first
β€’ NHS 111 online for medical help & advice https://111.nhs.uk/
β€’ Keep A&E & 999 free for LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES ONLY

Help keep A&E & 999 for those who need it most

28.07.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Government has opened a consultation on changes to the NHS dental contract.Β 

Anyone working in NHS dental services and commissioners are invited to take part: https://bit.ly/44MNJH0

The consultation will close on 19 August 2025.Β 

#NHSdentistry #stocktonontees #dentalservices #haveyoursay

25.07.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Janet & Lynn are at Asda on Portrack Lane in #Stockton today to promote our Chatty Cafe next month!

Date: 28 Aug
Time: 1 - 3pm
Location: Asda (Portrack)

You can talk in confidence to our team over a free tea or coffee about your #health & #care concerns or feedback on local health & care services.

24.07.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Resident doctors will strike from 7am on Friday 25 July to 7am Wednesday 30 July.

Most NHS services will run as normal, but some care may be disrupted.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

#nhs #health #strike

24.07.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you read our latest Annual Report yet?

Over the past 12 months we have continued to ensure the voice of #Stockton residents are heard by local #health & #care services.

We work closely with partners to look at innovative ways to support health & wellbeing.

Full report: https://bit.ly/3TPKecz

23.07.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you order #glutenfree foods on prescription?Β 

The North East NHS has launched a 6-week public survey asking people to share their thoughts on a proposal to stop prescribing gluten-free bread rolls & flour mixes.

Find out more & #haveyoursay: https://bit.ly/414tpye

#stocktonontees #health

22.07.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Growing Healthy 0-19 Stockton-on-Tees Breastfeeding Venues | HDFT Childrens Health Service Welcome to Stockton-on-Tees 0-19 Growing Healthy Service Clinics. Find out more info here about our clinics.

The webpage is updated monthly with the latest accredited breastfeeding friendly venues with lots of up-to-date information for those unsure.

More information here: https://bit.ly/3GwmW8u

#stocktonontees #breastfeeding #suppport #advice #information

21.07.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stockton Borough Council and the Stockton 0-19 Growing Healthy Service are working together to help normalise and protect breastfeeding in our community.

The Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme helps to identify those businesses that are pledging to help normalise breastfeeding and support families.

21.07.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The new Healthier Together websiteΒ has been redesigned to be more user-friendly, making it quicker and easier to find trusted health advice & local services, whether you’re a parent, carer or professional.

Click here: https://bit.ly/3GCkHAA

#stocktonontees #health #support #advice #information

18.07.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe Place Scheme | Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Safe Place Scheme locationsΒ are venues in the community (see map at the bottom of the page) where people who need extra support can go if they need some

There are many Safe Place locations across Teesside, you can see a full list of locations and access more information from the Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board here: https://bit.ly/45YLuRQ

#stocktonontees #community #dementia #learningdisability #autism #abuse #neglect #safespace

17.07.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€’ A physical disability
β€’ Dementia
β€’ Someone suffering from abuse or neglect

A Safe Place can provide a point of contact for anyone who needs it, a safe, friendly, welcoming environment where people feel able to ask for help.

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A Safe Place is a place where people can go if they don’t feel safe or need some help, it’s a place in the community that people know is there in the case that they need it.

A Safe Place is for anyone who might be/feel vulnerable, this can include people with:

β€’ A learning disability
β€’ Autism

17.07.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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E: info@healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk

Or share your views here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views

#stocktonontees #feedback #health #care #haveyoursay

16.07.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you have a health or care concern or query? We are here for you.

We can give you information and signpost you to health, care and community services in Stockton-on-Tees, plus you can tell us what you think about local services too.

Get in touch with our team:

T: 0300 180 0660

16.07.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Hartlepool and Stockton Health at the LiveWell Hub on Thorntree Road in Thornaby for their upcoming information sessions.

The team will be on hand to offer advice, answer questions & guide you through personalised support options available within Stockton.Β 

#stocktonontees #health #advice

15.07.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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...Β  backgrounds and awareness of support available.

Location: Jubilee Centre, Yarm Road, Stockton
Date: Tuesday 22 JulyΒ 
Time: 12pm – 3pm

#stocktonontees #diversity #community #wellbeing

14.07.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrate diversity at the Catalyst Multicultural Awareness Event!Β Join them for an afternoon of culture, connection, and celebration at the Jubilee Centre.

This event will bring together communities through a variety of stalls, delicious food, and music, highlighting the richness of diverse...

14.07.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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