Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees

Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees We are the independent champion for people who use health and care services across Stockton. Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees is a part of Healthwatch England.

We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We listen to what people tell us about the services they use locally and want to know what is working well and what needs to be improved. Where necessary we have a statutory power to go into any health or social care premises to see at first hand the service being delivered. We can talk to patients/carers and to st

aff members to gather more information. We share the information we gather with those who have the power to make change happen. We also help people find the information they need about services in their area.

If you receive an NHS screening invitation, don't ignore it – book it.NHS screening programmes are designed to identify ...
03/09/2026

If you receive an NHS screening invitation, don't ignore it – book it.

NHS screening programmes are designed to identify potential health problems before symptoms appear, giving you the best chance of receiving treatment early if needed.

Screening is offered to different groups of people at different stages of life and can help detect conditions such as certain cancers, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other health concerns before they become more serious.

Most screening tests are quick, simple and free through the NHS.

Even if you feel well, it's important to attend when invited. Screening can provide reassurance or help identify problems early, when treatment is often more effective.

If you've received a screening invitation, take a few moments to book your appointment. It could make a significant difference to your health and wellbeing.

Find out more about NHS screening programmes: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-screening/

Sign up to our monthly newsletter for useful and concise news on local health and care services, plus:- Updates on our p...
02/09/2026

Sign up to our monthly newsletter for useful and concise news on local health and care services, plus:

- Updates on our project work & reports
- Our engagement events
- Health advice and information

Register here: http://eepurl.com/c9HWyb

Recently, we welcomed Colleen Metcalfe to our Board. As a Deaf person, Colleen brings valuable lived experience, insight...
01/09/2026

Recently, we welcomed Colleen Metcalfe to our Board. As a Deaf person, Colleen brings valuable lived experience, insight and perspective to our discussions.

Wanting to ensure she could fully participate in her first Board meeting, we trialled a digital speech-to-text app to support communication.

Like many organisations, we saw technology as part of the solution. What we quickly learned was that accessibility is about much more than technology alone.

Our case study explores what we learned from appointing Colleen to our executive board—and how her lived experience helped highlight barriers to inclusion that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.

Read the case study here: https://bit.ly/3UgDZ4U

Pregnancies come with all sorts of questions and worry.Speak to your midwife or GP to get the information and support yo...
31/08/2026

Pregnancies come with all sorts of questions and worry.

Speak to your midwife or GP to get the information and support you need on flu, whooping cough and RSV vaccinations to protect your baby and you during your pregnancy.

Find out more here: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

North East and North Cumbria NHS

Want to see some of the feedback we've received recently?We have published our 'You Told Us' report, bringing together t...
28/08/2026

Want to see some of the feedback we've received recently?

We have published our 'You Told Us' report, bringing together the feedback you've shared with us and showing how it helps shape our work across Stockton-on-Tees

Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4y3tMYi

Your mental health is important. If you need support, a friendly chat, a cuppa, or simply a little kindness, The Wellbei...
27/08/2026

Your mental health is important. If you need support, a friendly chat, a cuppa, or simply a little kindness, The Wellbeing Hub in Stockton is here for you.

If you're feeling anxious or depressed, these organisations and charities can also offer support and will listen and not judge.

The Wellbeing Hub Stockton Samaritans Campaign Against Living Miserably Giveusashout PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de

NHS England is now rolling out HPV self-testing kits for women who have fallen behind on their cervical screening.The fr...
26/08/2026

NHS England is now rolling out HPV self-testing kits for women who have fallen behind on their cervical screening.

The free kits can be used at home, making it easier for more women to complete potentially lifesaving checks to help prevent cervical cancer.

Eligible women will start receiving invitations, so check your phone, your email or your post to see if you qualify.

If you're invited, you'll be able to order a free kit through the NHS App or your NHS online account.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4qWTDih

Christopher Akers-Belcher, Regional Coordinator for the Healthwatch North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Network, was rec...
25/08/2026

Christopher Akers-Belcher, Regional Coordinator for the Healthwatch North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Network, was recently invited to present the network's achievements to the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

We’re proud to see the impact of Healthwatch NENC recognised by the ICB.

Across 14 local Healthwatch organisations, more than 86,500 conversations with local people have helped shine a light on what’s working, what isn’t, and where change is needed.

From improving access to NHS dentistry and primary care, to influencing regional programmes and national policy discussions, local people’s experiences are helping shape the future of health and care across our region.

A huge part of this success comes from collaboration — bringing communities together and making sure their voices reach the people making decisions.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their experience with Healthwatch. Your voice really can make a difference.

Read more about the network's achievements here: https://bit.ly/4d1x0Dg

North East and North Cumbria NHS

Would you like to use the NHS App, but need someone to manage it for you? Are you a parent or carer who supports someone...
24/08/2026

Would you like to use the NHS App, but need someone to manage it for you? Are you a parent or carer who supports someone to manage their health?

Did you know 'Proxy Access' is a way for family, carers and parents to use the NHS App on someone else's behalf?

You both need to be registered at the same practice, and the level of access can be tailored to individual need.

To find out more about accessing health services for someone else, click here: https://bit.ly/4gK87yc

To learn about using family and carer access on the NHP app, click here: https://bit.ly/4cAeoKp

Or speak to your GP to request access.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Thriving Communities tour bus will be visiting towns across the Borough next week, givi...
21/08/2026

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Thriving Communities tour bus will be visiting towns across the Borough next week, giving residents the opportunity to speak with the Council about local services and issues that matter to them.

Find out more about:

▪️Residents Survey
▪️Health initiatives
▪️Social care support
▪️The Local Plan
▪️Opportunities to get involved in the community
▪️Other Council and partner services

The tours are a chance to share your views and find out more about the support and opportunities available in your area.

Dates and locations:

- Monday 24 August, 10am to 12noon - Ingleby Barwick, Tesco car park
- Monday 24 August, 2pm to 4pm - Billingham Town Centre, outside the library
- Tuesday 25 August, 10am to 12noon - Yarm, West Street car park
- Thursday 27 August, 10am to 12noon - Thornaby Town Centre, entrance to market
- Thursday 27 August, 2pm to 4pm - Norton High Street, Lidl car park

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Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees, 6/8 Yarm Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS183NA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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