1. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  2. Meet the Team - Lynsey Kim

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    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.

  3. Enter and View - Malborough Surgery

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

  4. e-Bulletin Newsletter - February 2024

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

  5. Dental care survey launches across the North East and North Cumbria

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    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.

  6. Meet the Team - Tony Bentley

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    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.

  7. Enter and View - Sacriston Surgery

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    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.

  8. e-Bulletin Newsletter - March 2024

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

  9. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  10. How we make a difference

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    Take a look at how your feedback has helped improve services in County Durham.

  11. Meet the Team - Julia Catherall

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

  12. e-Bulletin Newsletter - April 2024

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

  13. Meet the Team - Sandra Burton

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    Every month we will be getting to know a member of the team by asking them a range of questions. This month is Sandra Burton our Youth Engagement Lead.

  14. e-Bulletin Newsletter - May 2024

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    May 2024 news update on health and social care in County Durham, and updates on Healthwatch County Durham News.

  15. Star Awards - Nominate a Star!

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    Here at Healthwatch County Durham, we are launching the Star Awards to celebrate those who are going above and beyond in health and social care services.

  16. Maternity Services Feedback

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    We would like to understand your experience of miscarriage and what support was there for you at that time.