1. Learning Disability Annual Health Check Engagement

    Report -

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

  2. Supported living in County Durham

    Report -

    Our report looks into the experience of tenants residing in outsourced supported living schemes in County Durham.

  3. Enter and View Report: Ward 16, University Hopsital North Durham

    Report -

    Our report looks at the findings from when our authorised representatives visited Ward 16 at University Hospital North Durham.

  4. 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.

  5. Home Care Services Report

    Report -

    Investigating people’s experiences of home care services was selected by the public as one of their top four priorities when we asked them to help us decide our workplan for 2020/21.

  6. 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.

  7. First Aid Kit Essentials

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what items you need to have in your home first aid kit and keep it stocked for any accidents that may occur. It is important to keep essential medical supplies in your home so you are always prepared for any accidents.

  8. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

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

  9. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  10. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread.

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

    Report -

    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.

  12. Research into People’s COVID-19 Lockdown Experiences

    Report -

    Our report looks at people’s experiences of using health and social care services during the COVID-19 lockdown in County Durham.

  13. COVID-19 Vaccine Programme

    Report -

    Our report explores the views about the COVID19 vaccination programme of people in County Durham.

  14. Access to GP Services

    Report -

    Our report looks into the experience of people in County Durham when accessing advice, information and appointments at their GP practice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  15. Annual Report 2020/21

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    Our annual report shows the work and achievements we have made over the year.

  16. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  17. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  18. Young People's Attitudes to the COVID19 Vaccination Programme

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    Our report looks at the views of young people in County Durham towards the COVID-19 vaccine programme.