1. 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. 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.
  3. News -

    Take part in a project about the impact of COVID-19 on carers of loved ones with severe disabilities and/or learning disability
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. News -

    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.
  7. Report -

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

    Find out what was discussed at our 2019 board meetings.
  9. Report -

    Guidelines for members of the public who would like to attend our Board meetings as observers
  10. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2020 Board meetings.
  11. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2021 board meetings.
  12. Report -

    Here is our guide to enter and view; Healthwatch Sunderland's powers to access health and care services
  13. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2013-2014
  14. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2014-2015
  15. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2015-2016
  16. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2016-2017
  17. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2017-2018
  18. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2018-2019
  19. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2019-2020
  20. Report -

    Read our code of conduct policy
  21. Report -

    Read our complaints policy
  22. Report -

    Read our decision making policy
  23. Report -

    Read our register of interest policy
  24. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2020-2021
  25. Report -

    Read our whistleblowing policy
  26. Report -

    Read our volunteer policy
  27. Report -

    Read the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children's policies
  28. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.
  29. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2021-2022
  30. News -

    We are excited to have Debbie Burnicle as our new Chair.
  31. Report -

    This report covers people’s experiences of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine
  32. News -

    Download Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament
  33. Report -

    We are pleased to present our annual report for 2022-2023
  34. Report -

    This report covers people’s experiences of being discharged from Sunderland Royal Hospital.
  35. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2023 board meetings.
  36. Report -

    This report highlights patient feedback about proposed changes to NHS podiatry services across Sunderland.
  37. Report -

    Find out what was discussed at our 2024 board meetings.