1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  3. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. Healthwatch England are launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

  4. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  5. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  6. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  7. Enter & view, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, 2016

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    Having received positive feedback from a number of service users of Sunderland Eye Infirmary we decided to carry out an enter and view visit to discover what they thought made it a good service.

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

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

  9. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  10. NHS trial new cancer test

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    Thousands of people in Northumberland invited to help NHS trial new cancer test

  11. 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.

  12. New international nurses welcomed to Trust

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    New NHS staff welcomed to the North East as Trust looks to keep international talent here in our region