Welcome to our July newsletter!
July has seen some lovely weather and so it has been a busy month with lots of summer events for the team to visit and speak with the public.
We are also working on two reports, one featuring the deaf communities experiences of health and care services, and the second report highlighting people's lived experiences of accessing personalised cancer care in Tees Valley. Watch out for more details soon!
Plus the usual round-up of community events and pop ups with our engagement team. Scroll down for more details... With best wishes
Natasha, Janet, Lynn and Kathryn
We'd Love to Hear Your Story
Have you experienced cancer care in Stockton on Tees?
We know that behind every diagnosis is a personal journey, full of challenges, questions, and moments of strength. If you feel comfortable, we’d love to hear about your experience.You can share your story anonymously to help others feel less alone, offer reassurance, and help shape better support for people going through similar experiences.
Your voice matters, and it could make a real difference.
If you’d like to talk to us about your cancer care journey, please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 180 0660
Have your say on local health and care services at the Asda Chatty Cafe!
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Janet and Lynn are at Asda on Portrack Lane in Stockton today to promote our Chatty Cafe next month!
Date: 28 August
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Asda (Portrack)
You can talk in confidence to our team over a free tea or coffee about your health and care concerns or feedback on local health and care services.
Our ADHD research highlighted by Healthwatch England
Healthwatch England has featured our work on ADHD! Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees Board member and ADHD advocate Larissa Bennett supported our research on accessing support for ADHD and following our report, people who have ADHD or are waiting for a diagnosis will be able to access better information and peer support in the future.
You can read about our ADHD findings and how Larissa has helped change the local narrative around ADHD support on the Healthwatch England website here: Local Healthwatch volunteer helps improve ADHD support
Nationally, Healthwatch England has been highlighting the need for change to improve ADHD support. You can read their report here: How to improve ADHD support for people.
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What have you told us in July
Let us know what you thought about your recent health and care experiences. Tell us what has been good or what could be better and help improve local healthcare services.
Have your say here: Share Your Views
Our engagement team out and about in Stockton
Our engagement team have been busy again this month, speaking to Stockton residents about their health and care queries.
Events included:
- Eid Fusion Festival at Ropner Park
- Asda Portrack to promote Chatty Cafe drop-in
- Drop-in session at Stockton Wellbeing Hub
- Stockton Library drop-in with British Liver Trust
- MeSign coffee morning
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 'Here to Help' event
- Gluten Free support group
Follow us on social media to find out where Janet and Lynn will be each month and where you can speak to them in confidence. Or contact us with your health or care query:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 180 0660
Have your say on Gluten Free prescription
Do you order gluten free foods on prescription? The North East and North Cumbria NHS has launched a 6-week public survey asking people to share their thoughts on a proposal to stop prescribing gluten-free bread, rolls and flour mixes.
If this could affect you or someone you care for, find out more and have your say: NHS Gluten Free Survey.
Share your views on the NHS dental contract
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The Government has opened a consultation on changes to the NHS dental contract.
Anyone working in NHS dental services, commissioners and the public are invited to take part. The consultation will close on 19 August 2025.
NHS Dental Contract survey
Dental plans aim to increase appointments for patients in the North East and North Cumbria
Plans to improve access to NHS dentist appointments have been approved by the NHS in North East and North Cumbria (NENC).
The North East and North Cumbria 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 gums and get the dental care they need.
You can read the strategy here: NENC NHS Oral Health and Dental Strategy.
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