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Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.News -
Six golden rules video to help patients have follow up conversations with their GP after being recommended to take medication by mouth for osteoporosisAdvice and Information -
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.News -
Patients using North East Ambulance Service’s (NEAS) patient transport may experience a disruption to their service due to current pressures across the Trust.Advice and Information -
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.News -
Take part in a project about the impact of COVID-19 on carers of loved ones with severe disabilities and/or learning disabilityAdvice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.News -
Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel checkNews -
Find out more information on becoming a Sunderland Ageing Well AmbassadorNews -
New campaign launched to support people who are struggling with mental health problemsResponse -
Thanks to feedback from a local charity who supports those families most in need we were able to support services to introduce emergency provisions plan to address the issue.Advice and Information -
The NHS sometimes uses jargon and acronyms that can be difficult to make sense of. We've found a selection of reliable resources that explain, in plain English, many of the terms that you may see used in NHS correspondence, online, or in the media.News -
The Government has today announced that all COVID-19 restrictions will end in England on Thursday. Sunderland City Council have released the following announcementNews -
Help make sure more people get healthcare information in the way they need it. Join Healthwatch England's new campaignAdvice and Information -
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.News -
Gerry Taylor, Executive Director of Public Health for Sunderland has released the following statementNews -
Thousands of people in Northumberland invited to help NHS trial new cancer testAdvice and Information -
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.Page -
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The Healthwatch Sunderland Star Awards are given in response to feedback from local people and organisations in Sunderland who have had a positive health and social care experience, and want to make sure the services and staff involved are rewarded. Here are our previous winners.Page -
Youth Champions are young volunteers (aged 16-24), who help us to communicate with other young people in Sunderland, to find out what they think and to find out if services for young people are doing a good job.Page -
Youth Champions help Healthwatch Sunderland by representing & spreading the word about Healthwatch Sunderland.Page -
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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.Event -
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