Welcome to our October newsletter!
We made the most of our spooky sense of humour last week with some Halloween banter on social media! With the dark nights ahead for the next few months, remember to stay safe. Check out our tips below for keeping yourself safe at night.
As mentioned in our previous newsletters, we have been working on a number of projects over the last six months and we are now putting the finishing touches to the reports.
These reports will focus on health and care experiences within the deaf community, lived experiences of accessing personalised cancer care and accessing mental health support for young people.
We will be issuing separate news bulletins for these over the next month or so, with additional information, so please do look out for them.
We would also like to remind our readers of the Feel Better Faster survey, where you can give your views on the NHS App, Pharmacy First and GP Extended Access services. Find out more below!
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
Keeping Safe at Night
Now that the clocks have gone back and the dark nights are drawing in, below are some useful tips from Crimestoppers for keeping yourself and your belongings safe.
Click here: Tips for Keeping Safe
REMINDER!Feel Better Faster: Tell us what you think about the new NHS services
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The North East & North Cumbria NHS are currently running a survey in partnership with Healthwatch to gather feedback on three NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly and conveniently.
They want to hear about your experience of using the following three services:
- NHS App
- Pharmacy First
- GP Extended Access
You can scan the QR code or click on the survey here: NHS Services Survey
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What have you told us in October
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:
- The Bread & Butter Thing - Newtown, Redhill & Billingham
- Durham University
- Stockton Wellbeing Hub
- Health & Wellbeing Services Fair
- All Together For You at Thornaby Family Hub
- Drop-in and Chatty Cafe at Asda
- Wellbeing in Focus at MeSign
- Stockton Borough Council’s Winter Here to Help
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
TSAB: Annual Report 2024-2025
Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board's Annual Report 2024-25 is now out. This sets out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
The report also outlines how the Board is monitoring policies and how it intends to further deliver its plans for the future. A key feature of the report is the focus on community engagement and consultation.
Click here to read: TSAB Annual Report 2024 - 2025. You can also take part in TSAB’s Annual Survey, for Professionals and the Public, here: TSAB Annual Survey 2025/26.
New Pharmacy Services On Offer
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Need the pill or emergency contraception? Your local community pharmacy can help.
You can now book a confidential consultation with a participating pharmacy to discuss:
- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill
No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
Find your nearest participating pharmacy here: Pharmacies: Contraceptive Service