1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  2. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  3. Using pharmacies or dispensing doctors in County Durham

    Report -

    Our report looks into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham.

  4. Flu Vaccination Report

    Report -

    Our report looks at County Durham residents’ views of the flu vaccine, the barriers to, and perceptions of, getting vaccinated.

  5. Young Person’s Pharmacy Services

    Report -

    Our report explores the views and experiences of under 25’s use of pharmacy services in County Durham.

  6. Pharmacies Services or Dispensing Doctors in County Durham

    Report -

    Our report looks into the experiences of people accessing pharmacy services in County Durham.

  7. Enter and View Report: ‘Intrahealth’ Chilton Pharmacy

    Report -

    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited ‘Intrahealth’ Pharmacy in Chilton as part of the positive Pilot ‘Enter and View’.

  8. Enter and View Report: John Low Ltd. Pharmacy

    Report -

    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited John Low Ltd. Pharmacy in Consett.

  9. Healthwatch County Durham Annual Report 2021-22

    Report -

    See our latest annual report for 2021-22 and discover our areas of priority for 2022-23.

  10. Help us shape the future of Health & Care Services

    News -

    Healthwatch is working with the NHS to improve the wellbeing of people in our area and across the region.

  11. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  12. Looking after someone? Know your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  13. Derwentside & Easington Activity Schedules

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    Derwentside and Easington have released a full calendar month of activities for all the family!

    Thanks to Home Group & Durham Mental Health Wellbeing Alliance, you'll never be bored this summer holiday!

  14. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

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