News and reports
Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Healthwatch County Durham. Here you’ll find information about health and social care services across County Durham, including important community stories, upcoming events and opportunities to share your feedback.
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Come join us for our Annual Event 2026!
Each year at Healthwatch County Durham, we host an annual celebration event looking at what impact we've made in the previous 12 months, highlight the work of dedicated staff, board members and volunteers plus look ahead to what our priorities will…
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Meet the Team - Claire Sisterson
Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Claire Sisterson, Volunteer Co-ordinator.
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Wolsingham Show 2023
We had a weekend of fun, sun and engagement with the public and received some great feedback!
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Healthwatch Annual Event
Healthwatch County Durham held an Annual Event on Wednesday 19th April, with health and social care representatives and communities invited along.
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Help us shape the future of Health & Care Services
Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.
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Call to action: Respond to the Health Reform Bill
We are at a critical moment for the future of the independent patient and public voice in health and social care. Proposals within the Health Reform…
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e-Bulletin Newsletter - June 2026
In this edition, we're asking for your feedback - if you recently contacted us - in our annual satisfaction survey plus we're giving a…
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Do you use NHS patient transport services?
The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is working with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and partners including…
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Latest reports and publication
Working Together For Change Overview Report 2025 - 2026
This report highlights how the Healthwatch network across the North East and North Cumbria worked collectively during 2025–2026 to bring people’s experiences into system decision making, from local services to national policy.
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Staying With People: What Lived Experience Tells Us About Mental Health Support
People across County Durham and Tees Valley have been telling us the same thing for years.
When support works, it’s because someone stays, listens, and follows through.
When it doesn’t, people are left navigating services alone, repeating their story, waiting for calls that don’t come, and reaching crisis without the support they need.
When support works, it’s because someone stays, listens, and follows through.
When it doesn’t, people are left navigating services alone, repeating their story, waiting for calls that don’t come, and reaching crisis without the support they need.
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