News and reports

News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News for March 2024.

This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Sacriston Surgery as ‘Enter and View’ and asking for feedback from the patients.

Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Tony Bentley, Engagement and Inclusion Lead.

People have been telling us about their experiences of dentistry across the North East and North Cumbria so have teamed together to find out what is going on.

News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and what we have been working on in February 2024.

This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Marlborough Surgery as ‘Enter and View’ and asking for feedback from the patients.

Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Lynsey Kim, Engagement and Signposting Lead.

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 Support Officer.

News Update on health and social care in County Durham, and what we have been working on in December 2023.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Chloe Bradbury, Engagement and Signposting Lead.

In this report we have gathered feedback from patients to find out what people's experiences are of hospital discharge, what plans were in place for them and support received when they leave hospital.