Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees

14/08/2026

Leo’s have launched Her Journey, a specialist trauma-informed support service from Leo's Neonatal & Baby Loss Charity, delivered through the Pilgrim Trust Young Women in Mind Programme.

Her Journey provides dedicated support for young women aged 16 to 25 who have experienced:

▪️Pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
▪️Baby loss, including stillbirth and neonatal loss
▪️A neonatal (NICU) stay
▪️Termination of pregnancy
▪️A current high-risk pregnancy following a previous loss

The service is available to young women living in Redcar & Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Darlington.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4g96F7e

13/08/2026

Please see update from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council about extra support for people sleeping rough across the Borough due to the heat.

Teams will be carrying out extra welfare checks and offering bottled water, sun protection and advice on staying safe in hot weather.

Due to the heat, we're activating our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to provide extra support for people sleeping rough.

During this period, our teams will be carrying out additional welfare checks and offering bottled water, sun protection and advice on staying safe in hot weather.

If you're concerned about someone sleeping rough, please report it via https://thestreetlink.org.uk

13/08/2026

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.

Share your views here: https://bit.ly/HWStockton

Or get in touch with us:

E: [email protected]
T: 0300 180 0660

12/08/2026

Have you had a chance to read our latest report yet?

Enter & Views are part of our statutory role and we revisited Synergise Pharmacy as a follow up to our visit in 2024.

We also spent time at Elm Tree Medical Centre following positive feedback from patients.

We gathered the views from both the public and staff to understand what is working well and what needs to change, and made our recommendations.

Read our report here: https://bit.ly/4vMPONc

Elm Tree Medical Centre

11/08/2026

Updated information below from Tennant Street Medical Practice for some patients with diabetes and possible changes to their diabetes medication.

11/08/2026

Over 100 people visited our stand at the Deaf Empowering Festival on Saturday!

We spoke to over 40 people about their concerns and their anonymous feedback will be shared with local healthcare services and commissioners.

Thank you to everyone for sharing their health and care experiences with us.

If you would like to share your views on local health and care services, click here: https://bit.ly/HWStockton

Deaf Empowering Network

10/08/2026

From North Stockton PCN:

A four-week course on 'Living Well with Pain' is running throughout September, to help you feel more in control and improve your wellbeing.

Date: Starts Wednesday 9th Sept and every Wednesday in September
Location: Queens Park Medical Centre, Farrer Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2AW

For more information or to register, call: 01642 618170.

Queens Park Medical Centre

07/08/2026

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council want to hear from people with experience of caring.

▪️Are you currently caring for a family member, friend, or neighbour?
▪️Have you cared for someone in the past, or think you may take on a caring role in the future?

Your views and experiences are invaluable in helping them understand the challenges carers face, what support works well, and where improvements are needed.

Complete the survey online: https://consult.stockton.gov.uk/adults-health-and-wellbeing/10f84611/

If you need a paper copy or support to provide your feedback, please contact the Stockton-on-Tees Carers Hub on 01642 524494 or email [email protected].

The survey closes on 1 September 2026.

Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers' Support Service

06/08/2026

From 10th August, the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust mental health team will be available at the The Wellbeing Hub Stockton in Wellington Square to provide support and advice.

Dates and times:

▪️ Monday & Friday: Afternoons
▪️Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Please note: No NHS staff will be on site on Wednesday 12th August.

If you need support, information or guidance, pop into the Hub during these times and speak with a member of the team.

05/08/2026

Our engagement officer, Lynn, will be at the Deaf Empowering Network festival this weekend.

If you have booked tickets to the festival, which is now sold out, pop along to our stand if you have a health or care concern or query.

We can give you information and signpost you to health, care and community services in Stockton-on-Tees, plus you can tell us what you think about local healthcare services too.

🎉 Only ONE week to go until the Deaf Empowering Festival! 🎉

We can't wait to welcome you for a fantastic day filled with entertainment, workshops, games, stalls, food, emergency services, and support organisations!

Are you ready? We certainly are! 💜

See you there! 🤟