1. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  2. Report on Call for Evidence: Elderly Hospital Care, Hospital Discharge & Dementia Identification

    Report -

    This report covers the findings that the Healthwatch Sunderland staff found around concerns over hospital discharge, elderly hospital care and dementia identification.

  3. Looking after someone? Know your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  4. Carers-ID Research Project

    News -

    Take part in a project about the impact of COVID-19 on carers of loved ones with severe disabilities and/or learning disability

  5. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  6. Helping to improve hospital visits for kinship carers and those they care for

    Response -

    Our work with the Hospital Trust is helping to raise awareness of what a kinship carer is with staff which has resulted in a better patient experience for those children visiting the service.

  7. Discharge to access carer survey

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    If someone you care for has recently been discharged from either South Tyneside District Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital they would like to hear from you.

  8. Carers and the impact of COVID-19

    Report -

    This report covers the views of those individuals who responded to our survey which looked at Carers and the Impact of COVID-19.