Healthwatch Middlesbrough

28/08/2026

Sunday 30th August is National Grief Awareness Day. Its purpose is to raise awareness of grief and its stages, encourage people to talk about death, mourning and remembrance, take time for self-care, remember loved ones and support others going through the process.

Grief is caused by some form of loss, which may include death of a loved one, a pet, loss of a career, divorce, or other circumstances. Everyone experiences it differently and over different timescales. Some people might find a grief support group or therapist can offer them support.

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/grief/what-is-national-grief-awareness-day/

27/08/2026

Protect your little one from flu this winter – and help keep the whole family safe!

Free flu nasal spray now available for 2–3-year-olds.

Appointments available from your GP now or book online at a local pharmacy for appointments from 1 Oct Info https://www.nhs.uk/nhsservices/vaccination-and-bookingservices/book-flu-vaccination/

26/08/2026

Sometimes the biggest progress comes from the smallest steps. Whether it's sitting on the toilet or simply giving it a try, every attempt is worth celebrating 🙌

Praise and encouragement can help children feel more confident as they learn new skills. And because every child develops at their own pace, those small wins will look different for every family.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/ or speak to your health visitor for more trusted advice and practical tips on toilet training.

25/08/2026

Some children are cared for by members of their extended family or friends. If you look after children who are not living with their parents, you could be a kinship carer.

There’s support on offer for all kinship carers in Middlesbrough including a dedicated advice line, training and help to apply for funding.

Learn more about the support on offer at a drop in session on Thursday 27 August, 9.30am – 11.30am at Stewart Park (meet at Askham Bryan College’s community space). No booking needed, all kinship carers welcome.

You can contact the Kinship Support Service at any time on 01642 726008 or [email protected].

Visit our website to find out more 👇
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/children-families-and-safeguarding/kinship-care/

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

The Healthwatch NENC Annual Overview Report 2025–26 has been presented to the North East and North Cumbria ICB by Regional Coordinator Christopher Akers-Belcher.

The report highlights how 14 local Healthwatch organisations are working together to bring people's voices into system decision-making, helping to shape services, influence policy, and drive improvement across the region.



Click here to read the full report 👉 https://www.healthwatchredcarandcleveland.co.uk/blog/2026-08-24/nenc-healthwatch-annual-report

25/08/2026

We will be at Woodside Surgery-Loftus from 10am today! To help raise awareness of the NHS app and available self-referral services. Guidance, Support and information will be available all morning!😀

Come and say hello!

24/08/2026

We will be at Woodside Surgery-Loftus on August 25th! To help raise awareness of the NHS app and available self-referral services. Guidance, Support and information will be available all morning!😀

Come and say hello!

24/08/2026

Did you know you may be able to manage someone else’s healthcare through your own NHS App?

If you care for someone, Family and Carer Access could make it easier to manage things like GP appointments and prescriptions on their behalf.

Our latest article explains how it works, what to do if you and the person you care for have different GPs, and how your GP surgery can support you as a carer.

👉 Read the full article https://wecareyoucare.info/articles/managing-someone-elses-healthcare-through-the-nhs-app
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