1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Learning Disability Annual Health Check Engagement

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    Our report looks into the experiences of people with learning disabilities accessing annual health checks.

  3. Care Home Website Report

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    Research into the accessibility of care home websites, carried out by Healthwatch County Durham's ‘Enter & View’ representatives.

  4. Learning Disabilities Care Home Report

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    Research into the experience of service users with a learning disability in County Durham.

  5. Life in a Domestic Abuse refuge during the COVID pandemic

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    Healthwatch County Durham talked to frontline staff and clients from local refuges about how women are being supported in Domestic Abuse refuges in County Durham during the COVID pandemic.

  6. Healthwatch County Durham Annual Report 2021-22

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

  7. 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!

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

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

  9. Wolsingham Show 2023

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    We had a weekend of fun, sun and engagement with the public and received some great feedback!

  10. Sleep Top Tips

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    Getting enough sleep is important as it refreshes us, makes us feel more prepared for the day and makes us more resilient to whatever life throws our way. Have a look at these top tips to help you get a good night's sleep.

  11. Access to GP-led services - The experience of patients from the d/Deaf community

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    This report focuses on what it is like for people in the d/Deaf community to access GP-led services in County Durham and what support they have received and what further support would help them. We have also spoken to GP practices to find out what support they provide to the d/Deaf community.

  12. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  13. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  14. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with many people struggling to access NHS services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist now COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

  15. Dentistry Report

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    How easy is it for patients to get treatment with an NHS dentist? Discover our latest report on access to dentistry

  16. NHS Dentistry Report Update

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    An update on accessing NHS dentistry. Our team know that many of you are experiencing problems accessing both routine and emergency NHS Dental care.

  17. 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.

  18. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.