Evidence-based Reports
Reports produced from the research our team has pulled together.
Transitions report
Research into the experiences of young people and their parents/carers in County Durham on transitioning from children's services to adult services.
GP Appointments Report
Research into the access of GP appointments in County Durham.
Cervical screening report
Research into the uptake of cervical screening (smear tests) in County Durham and ways to increase this.
Breast Cancer Screening Report
Research into the uptake of screening and the experiences of women in County Durham
Stroke Services Report
Research into patient access to stroke support services in County Durham
Vulnerable Women Report
Health screening in County Durham- Research into the experiences of vulnerable women and uptake of health screening in County Durham
Bowel Cancer Screening in County Durham
Research into the uptake of bowel cancer screening in County Durham
Care Home Website Report
Research into the accessibility of care home websites
Learning Disabilities Annual Health Check Engagement
A report into the experiences of people with learning disabilities accessing annual health checks
Learning Disabilities Care Home Report
Service user consultation results on care homes for people with learning disabilities.
STP Independent Observations Report
Healthwatch County Durham has made recommendations on STP and Better Health Programme engagement across the county.
Maternity Services Report
Investigating good practice in the delivery of smoking cessation in pregnancy and increasing the number of mothers choosing to breastfeed their babies.
Using Pharmacies or Dispensing Doctors in County Durham
Research into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham
