Evidence based reports
PPG report
Every GP practice in the five Sunderland localities has a Patient Participation Group (PPG). To find out more about what they are, what they do, and how you can get involved – please read our report...
Healthwatch Sunderland report on Mental Health Services
During 2016 Healthwatch Sunderland carried out a series of engagement activities across Sunderland with the aim of gathering current patients, carers and staff views on NHS funded mental health provison.
The findings from this piece of work can be found in the report along with the associated recommendations.
Healthwatch Sunderland Patient Participation Groups Event
Healthwatch Sunderland held an event for Practice staff and Patient group members to discuss and agree the key things to have an effective PPG.
Healthwatch Sunderland refugee engagement event
Healthwatch Sunderland was keen to ensure that the local refugee community was given a voice regarding the health and social care services that they access (or don’t access) in Sunderland.
Consultation around “No Voice Unheard No Right Ignored” Green Paper for people with a learning disability and/or autism
The primary outcome of the work of Healthwatch and Sunderland People First was to feedback a range of Stakeholder opinions into the national consultation and this was achieved. Our secondary aim was to provide a report, with an emphasis upon people's views on the Sunderland experience that could be shared with local commissioners and providers.
Report on Call for Evidence: Elderly Hospital Care, Hospital Discharge & Dementia Identification
Engagement carried out by Healthwatch staff during autumn of 2013 indicated that there were some concerns over hospital discharge, elderly hospital care and dementia identification.
