1. Celebrating Volunteers Week

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    See what we got up to this Volunteer's Week to celebrate their hard work.

  2. Over to You Report

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    Our Over to You report reviews what is important to you and the people of County Durham about health and care.

  3. "So here's the thing" - Videos Diaries on Young People and Mental Health

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    Lights, camera, action! Check out Healthwatch County Durham's new video diaries, showcasing young people's experiences of mental health, services and support in County Durham.

  4. Healthwatch Annual Event

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    Healthwatch County Durham held an Annual Event on Wednesday 19th April, with health and social care representatives and communities invited along.

  5. Read our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report!

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    Discover what we've been up to over the last year, and how we have helped you to share your views and experiences in health and social care.

  6. e-Bulletin Newsletter August 2023

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    News Update on health and social care for August 2023.

  7. e-Bulletin Newsletter September 2023

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    News Update on health and social care and what is going on in County Durham in September 2023.

  8. e-Bulletin Newsletter October 2023

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    News Update on health and social care and what is going on in County Durham in October 2023.

  9. Inclusion Update

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    Our Inclusion Lead has been busy engaging with harder to reach groups, find out their progress and what we plan for in the next few months.

  10. Enter and View Report - Meadowfield Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Meadowfield Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  11. Enter and View Report - Ushaw Moor Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Ushaw Moor Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  12. Enter and View Report - Tow Law Surgery

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    Our trained representatives went into Tow Law Surgery on 28th June 2023 to get feedback from the patients using the doctors surgery. We carried out 11 individual interviews with patients and left surveys in the reception area prior to our visit and 7 were completed beforehand.

    Below are some recommendations we have suggested to the surgery, you can find out more by reading our report linked below.

  13. Enter and View - Great Lumley Surgery

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    This report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Great Lumley Surgery as ‘Enter and View’.

  14. Meet the Team - Gail McGee

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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 Gail McGee, Project Lead of Healthwatch County Durham.

  15. Meet the Team - Chloe Bradbury

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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 Chloe Bradbury, Engagement and Signposting Lead.

  16. e-Bulletin Newsletter - December 2023

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

  17. Meet the Team - Claire Sisterson

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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 Claire Sisterson, Volunteer Support Officer.