Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees
@hwstockton.bsky.social
The consumer champion for health and social care in Stockton-on-Tees. Engaging with the community. Strengthening voices. Influencing decision making. Visit https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
NEWS📢
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
Resident doctors began a 5-day strike today, which will continue until 6:59 am on November 19th.
NHS England has asked trusts to keep services running as close to normal as possible.
👉 If you have an appointment, please attend as normal unless you’ve been told otherwise.
From North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust:
A period of industrial action is taking place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
A period of industrial action is taking place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
From North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust:
A period of industrial action is taking place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
A period of industrial action is taking place from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.
Have your say!
Let us know what you thought about your recent health and care experiences in Stockton.
Tell us what has been good or what could be better.
Your information is completely confidential and will help improve local healthcare services.
Let us know what you thought about your recent health and care experiences in Stockton.
Tell us what has been good or what could be better.
Your information is completely confidential and will help improve local healthcare services.
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Have your say!
Let us know what you thought about your recent health and care experiences in Stockton.
Tell us what has been good or what could be better.
Your information is completely confidential and will help improve local healthcare services.
Let us know what you thought about your recent health and care experiences in Stockton.
Tell us what has been good or what could be better.
Your information is completely confidential and will help improve local healthcare services.
It's National Self Care Week next week and the theme is 'Mind and Body.'
Stockton Wellbeing Hub and Stockton-on-Tees Libraries are hosting a free drop-in, so pop along for advice and information.
Date: 19 Nov
Time: 10-11am
Venue: Wellbeing Hub, Wellington Square
#mentalhealth #advice #support
Stockton Wellbeing Hub and Stockton-on-Tees Libraries are hosting a free drop-in, so pop along for advice and information.
Date: 19 Nov
Time: 10-11am
Venue: Wellbeing Hub, Wellington Square
#mentalhealth #advice #support
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's National Self Care Week next week and the theme is 'Mind and Body.'
Stockton Wellbeing Hub and Stockton-on-Tees Libraries are hosting a free drop-in, so pop along for advice and information.
Date: 19 Nov
Time: 10-11am
Venue: Wellbeing Hub, Wellington Square
#mentalhealth #advice #support
Stockton Wellbeing Hub and Stockton-on-Tees Libraries are hosting a free drop-in, so pop along for advice and information.
Date: 19 Nov
Time: 10-11am
Venue: Wellbeing Hub, Wellington Square
#mentalhealth #advice #support
The NHS is especially keen to hear how access to your GP practice feels right now and whether recent changes have made a difference.
Click on the following link to take part in the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/
Or you can scan the QR code below.
Click on the following link to take part in the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/
Or you can scan the QR code below.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The NHS is especially keen to hear how access to your GP practice feels right now and whether recent changes have made a difference.
Click on the following link to take part in the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/
Or you can scan the QR code below.
Click on the following link to take part in the survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/
Or you can scan the QR code below.
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
▪️What worked well?
▪️What could be better?
▪️Did you notice any changes?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
▪️What worked well?
▪️What could be better?
▪️Did you notice any changes?
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
▪️What worked well?
▪️What could be better?
▪️Did you notice any changes?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
▪️What worked well?
▪️What could be better?
▪️Did you notice any changes?
For anyone who has lived experience of poor mental health, personally or as a carer, it is a chance to share your thoughts and make a difference.
Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Address: Starfish, 6-8 Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3NA
#health #care #advice #support #information
Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Address: Starfish, 6-8 Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3NA
#health #care #advice #support #information
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
For anyone who has lived experience of poor mental health, personally or as a carer, it is a chance to share your thoughts and make a difference.
Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Address: Starfish, 6-8 Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3NA
#health #care #advice #support #information
Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 11am - 1pm
Address: Starfish, 6-8 Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3NA
#health #care #advice #support #information
The next session of the Stockton Lived Experience Forum takes place tomorrow.
Lynn from our Engagement Team will be there to listen to your health and care experiences and provide advice and information on local health and care services.
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Lynn from our Engagement Team will be there to listen to your health and care experiences and provide advice and information on local health and care services.
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The next session of the Stockton Lived Experience Forum takes place tomorrow.
Lynn from our Engagement Team will be there to listen to your health and care experiences and provide advice and information on local health and care services.
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Lynn from our Engagement Team will be there to listen to your health and care experiences and provide advice and information on local health and care services.
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Out now: Our report on Cancer Care in Tees Valley.
71 voices. Real stories. Big changes.
🧡 Emotional support gaps
💸 Unequal access to financial help
🚗 Transport challenges
‘Together we can make big changes, especially for those most disadvantaged.’ Natasha Douglas
Report: https://bit.ly/47PDCkX
71 voices. Real stories. Big changes.
🧡 Emotional support gaps
💸 Unequal access to financial help
🚗 Transport challenges
‘Together we can make big changes, especially for those most disadvantaged.’ Natasha Douglas
Report: https://bit.ly/47PDCkX
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Out now: Our report on Cancer Care in Tees Valley.
71 voices. Real stories. Big changes.
🧡 Emotional support gaps
💸 Unequal access to financial help
🚗 Transport challenges
‘Together we can make big changes, especially for those most disadvantaged.’ Natasha Douglas
Report: https://bit.ly/47PDCkX
71 voices. Real stories. Big changes.
🧡 Emotional support gaps
💸 Unequal access to financial help
🚗 Transport challenges
‘Together we can make big changes, especially for those most disadvantaged.’ Natasha Douglas
Report: https://bit.ly/47PDCkX
18 Nov, 10am - 2pm: Ingleby Barwick Library, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL
19 Nov, 11am - 2pm: Health Information event, Stockton Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
21 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am: All Together For You event, Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace, Billingham, TS23 2QL
19 Nov, 11am - 2pm: Health Information event, Stockton Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
21 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am: All Together For You event, Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace, Billingham, TS23 2QL
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
18 Nov, 10am - 2pm: Ingleby Barwick Library, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL
19 Nov, 11am - 2pm: Health Information event, Stockton Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
21 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am: All Together For You event, Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace, Billingham, TS23 2QL
19 Nov, 11am - 2pm: Health Information event, Stockton Library, Church Road, TS18 1TU
21 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am: All Together For You event, Billingham Family Hub, Ochil Terrace, Billingham, TS23 2QL
Our engagement team will be out and about over the next few weeks to speak to Stockton residents about their health and care queries.
You can chat with Lynn and Janet in confidence at the following drop-ins/events:
7 Nov, 10am - 1pm: Yarm Library, Yarm High Street
You can chat with Lynn and Janet in confidence at the following drop-ins/events:
7 Nov, 10am - 1pm: Yarm Library, Yarm High Street
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Our engagement team will be out and about over the next few weeks to speak to Stockton residents about their health and care queries.
You can chat with Lynn and Janet in confidence at the following drop-ins/events:
7 Nov, 10am - 1pm: Yarm Library, Yarm High Street
You can chat with Lynn and Janet in confidence at the following drop-ins/events:
7 Nov, 10am - 1pm: Yarm Library, Yarm High Street
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Do you experience incontinence?
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
The Spinal Injuries Association are working with the Urology Foundation and the Urology Trade Association to find out people's thoughts on continence care.
You can let them know your thoughts by filling in this survey:
https://bit.ly/continence-care-survey
Fitness & Friendship gentle excercise class supported by Age UK Teesside for people aged 65+.
Meet up for coffee afterwards and make new friends.
Date: Every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 11am
Venue: Hunters Fitness Hub, 44A, 44F Dukesway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LT
Meet up for coffee afterwards and make new friends.
Date: Every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 11am
Venue: Hunters Fitness Hub, 44A, 44F Dukesway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LT
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Fitness & Friendship gentle excercise class supported by Age UK Teesside for people aged 65+.
Meet up for coffee afterwards and make new friends.
Date: Every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 11am
Venue: Hunters Fitness Hub, 44A, 44F Dukesway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LT
Meet up for coffee afterwards and make new friends.
Date: Every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 11am
Venue: Hunters Fitness Hub, 44A, 44F Dukesway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9LT
... discussion around men’s mental health in a safe & supportive space, followed by a different sport or physical activity.
Starts: 6 Nov
Time: 2.30–4.30pm
Venue: Queen’s Campus Sports Centre
Email: james.hadman@northridingfa.com
#stocktonontees #health #mentalhealth #community
Starts: 6 Nov
Time: 2.30–4.30pm
Venue: Queen’s Campus Sports Centre
Email: james.hadman@northridingfa.com
#stocktonontees #health #mentalhealth #community
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
... discussion around men’s mental health in a safe & supportive space, followed by a different sport or physical activity.
Starts: 6 Nov
Time: 2.30–4.30pm
Venue: Queen’s Campus Sports Centre
Email: james.hadman@northridingfa.com
#stocktonontees #health #mentalhealth #community
Starts: 6 Nov
Time: 2.30–4.30pm
Venue: Queen’s Campus Sports Centre
Email: james.hadman@northridingfa.com
#stocktonontees #health #mentalhealth #community
Shape The Play is offering 'Tackle the Mind' sessions, delivered in partnership with Queen's Campus Sport.
This 6-week FREE programme is all about supporting men’s mental health and exploring how being physically active can really boost your wellbeing.
Each week includes a relaxed, friendly...
This 6-week FREE programme is all about supporting men’s mental health and exploring how being physically active can really boost your wellbeing.
Each week includes a relaxed, friendly...
November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Shape The Play is offering 'Tackle the Mind' sessions, delivered in partnership with Queen's Campus Sport.
This 6-week FREE programme is all about supporting men’s mental health and exploring how being physically active can really boost your wellbeing.
Each week includes a relaxed, friendly...
This 6-week FREE programme is all about supporting men’s mental health and exploring how being physically active can really boost your wellbeing.
Each week includes a relaxed, friendly...
Bone-jour! Oh My Gourd it's the spookiest day of the year 🎃👻. Witch-ing you a happy Halloween 👹🧙♀️🧹!
Have a fang-tastic day filled with all treats and no tricks from the spooktacular team at Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees!
Have a fang-tastic day filled with all treats and no tricks from the spooktacular team at Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees!
October 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Bone-jour! Oh My Gourd it's the spookiest day of the year 🎃👻. Witch-ing you a happy Halloween 👹🧙♀️🧹!
Have a fang-tastic day filled with all treats and no tricks from the spooktacular team at Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees!
Have a fang-tastic day filled with all treats and no tricks from the spooktacular team at Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees!
Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/
#stocktonontees #pharmacy #contraception #advice
#stocktonontees #pharmacy #contraception #advice
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/
#stocktonontees #pharmacy #contraception #advice
#stocktonontees #pharmacy #contraception #advice
Need the pill or emergency contraception? Your local community pharmacy can help.
You can now book a confidential consultation with a participating pharmacy to discuss:
- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill
No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
You can now book a confidential consultation with a participating pharmacy to discuss:
- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill
No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Need the pill or emergency contraception? Your local community pharmacy can help.
You can now book a confidential consultation with a participating pharmacy to discuss:
- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill
No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
You can now book a confidential consultation with a participating pharmacy to discuss:
- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill
No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
Red Balloons gives people a safe space to talk about how they feel, with no judgement, and has recently launched a new group.
If you would you like some time to relax and chill out, the Quiet Corner is now available.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2pm - 4pm
If you would you like some time to relax and chill out, the Quiet Corner is now available.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2pm - 4pm
October 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Red Balloons gives people a safe space to talk about how they feel, with no judgement, and has recently launched a new group.
If you would you like some time to relax and chill out, the Quiet Corner is now available.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2pm - 4pm
If you would you like some time to relax and chill out, the Quiet Corner is now available.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board's Annual Report 2024-25 is now out.
This sets out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
This sets out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board's Annual Report 2024-25 is now out.
This sets out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
This sets out what the Board and its member agencies have done to carry out and deliver the objectives of the Strategic Plan.
As we come to the end of October, we want to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
ADHD Awareness Month is about breaking down myths, reducing stigma, and sharing reliable information so families feel informed and supported.
ADHD Awareness Month is about breaking down myths, reducing stigma, and sharing reliable information so families feel informed and supported.
October 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
As we come to the end of October, we want to raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
ADHD Awareness Month is about breaking down myths, reducing stigma, and sharing reliable information so families feel informed and supported.
ADHD Awareness Month is about breaking down myths, reducing stigma, and sharing reliable information so families feel informed and supported.
Janet & Lynn are at Asda (Portrack) in Stockton tomorrow at the Chatty Cafe.
You can talk in confidence over a free tea or coffee about your health & care concerns.
Date: 28 October
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Asda, Portrack Lane, Stockton, TS18 2PB
#stocktonontees #health #care #feedback #haveyoursay
You can talk in confidence over a free tea or coffee about your health & care concerns.
Date: 28 October
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Asda, Portrack Lane, Stockton, TS18 2PB
#stocktonontees #health #care #feedback #haveyoursay
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Janet & Lynn are at Asda (Portrack) in Stockton tomorrow at the Chatty Cafe.
You can talk in confidence over a free tea or coffee about your health & care concerns.
Date: 28 October
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Asda, Portrack Lane, Stockton, TS18 2PB
#stocktonontees #health #care #feedback #haveyoursay
You can talk in confidence over a free tea or coffee about your health & care concerns.
Date: 28 October
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Asda, Portrack Lane, Stockton, TS18 2PB
#stocktonontees #health #care #feedback #haveyoursay
Starfish Health & Wellbeing Stockton offer a safe place & #support in the Stockton #community.
Always a friendly welcome & warm drink on offer so drop in for a cuppa & a chat.
🏫 6/8 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA
⏰ Times ⬇️ including evenings & daytime sessions
📅 Mon to Fri
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Always a friendly welcome & warm drink on offer so drop in for a cuppa & a chat.
🏫 6/8 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA
⏰ Times ⬇️ including evenings & daytime sessions
📅 Mon to Fri
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
October 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Starfish Health & Wellbeing Stockton offer a safe place & #support in the Stockton #community.
Always a friendly welcome & warm drink on offer so drop in for a cuppa & a chat.
🏫 6/8 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA
⏰ Times ⬇️ including evenings & daytime sessions
📅 Mon to Fri
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Always a friendly welcome & warm drink on offer so drop in for a cuppa & a chat.
🏫 6/8 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA
⏰ Times ⬇️ including evenings & daytime sessions
📅 Mon to Fri
#stocktonontees #mentalhealth
Today we are at the Stockton-on-Tees Health & Wellbeing Festival at Thornaby Pavilion.
Lynn is here until 2pm, so if you have a health or care query, why not drop by and share your experiences?
Or you can visit our website here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views
Lynn is here until 2pm, so if you have a health or care query, why not drop by and share your experiences?
Or you can visit our website here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views
October 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Today we are at the Stockton-on-Tees Health & Wellbeing Festival at Thornaby Pavilion.
Lynn is here until 2pm, so if you have a health or care query, why not drop by and share your experiences?
Or you can visit our website here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views
Lynn is here until 2pm, so if you have a health or care query, why not drop by and share your experiences?
Or you can visit our website here: https://www.healthwatchstocktonontees.co.uk/share-your-views
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
Commissioners of healthcare services in the North East have launched a survey in partnership with Healthwatch to gather feedback on 3 NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly & conveniently.
Commissioners of healthcare services in the North East have launched a survey in partnership with Healthwatch to gather feedback on 3 NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly & conveniently.
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
Commissioners of healthcare services in the North East have launched a survey in partnership with Healthwatch to gather feedback on 3 NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly & conveniently.
Commissioners of healthcare services in the North East have launched a survey in partnership with Healthwatch to gather feedback on 3 NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly & conveniently.