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Healthwatch Sunderland Engagement Officer vacancy

We are looking to recruit a new engagement officer to support our ongoing work plan agenda within Sunderland Healthwatch.

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Stars

Nominate a star

As a Healthwatch we often hear about those services that shine or individuals who go the extra mile. Celebrating these services or individuals is an essential and enjoyable part of our work and the ‘Nominate a Star’ scheme is our way of acknowledging all the good we hear about.

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Shout out to all young people wanting to make a difference

Are you keen to get young people's voices heard across Sunderland's health and care services? Youthwatch Sunderland could be just what you are looking for!

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Share your views to make a difference

Share your views online, or contact us via email or phone. The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works and what doesn't.

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News and views

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Important Information - The Urgent Treatment Centre is moving

The Urgent Treatment Centre is moving on 8th December 2021 to Sunderland Royal Hospital

29 November 2021

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Our Healthwatch Sunderland YouthWatch

I am really pleased that I shared my story with Healthwatch Sunderland, and that action has now been taken by Public Health England Screening team, to make sure that information in the future is accessible.

Sharon, Sunderland People First

Latest reports and publications

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Patient and public findings report 2021

6 December 2021

This evaluation was carried out with the aims of discovering and...

Healthwatch Sunderland report cover - Healthwatch graphic of needle

Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - May / June 2021

Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the...

Advice and information

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Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

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What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

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