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Spotlight: Deaf Empowering Network (DEN)
Driving Empowerment, Equality, and Inclusion Across the North East. DEN is a proudly Deaf-led charity,…
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Nomination: Jade Cotton – A Beacon of Hope in Redcar
We are proud to nominate Jade Cotton for her outstanding voluntary work with Last Hope, a community group…
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Latest reports and publication
Living Well in Care Homes
This report shares the findings from our recent engagement with care…
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Women's Health - The Big Conversation
Launched last year by North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care…
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Healthwatch Tees Valley Group Model Community Research Report
This report summarises the findings of a community engagement project…
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Multicultural Event Report
As well as increasing awareness of Healthwatch South Tees, workshops…
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Advice and information
You and Your General Practice (YYGP)
You and Your General Practice (YYGP) describes what practices and patients can expect of each other and has been developed to help patients get the…
Lasting Power of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney gives you a voice and protects your decisions. They are helpful for everyone over the age of 18.
The Patients Association - Information and Guidance
The Patients Association has a range of information and guidance about health and social care.
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