1. Government report shows "crisis of access in NHS dentistry"

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    A government report says more needs to be done quickly to help people gain access to NHS dentistry after a BBC investigation found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK were not accepting new adult patients.

  2. Voluntary and Community Group Needs Survey

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    No matter what size of group or organisation, we would like to hear what challenges you are facing and what support and funding would help you and those you support in the future.

  3. Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England - including Healthwatch response

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    New figures published in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read the Healthwatch response.

  4. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust - 2 Non-Executive Directors positions available

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint 2 Non-Executive Directors to join their Board.

  5. CNTW Council of Governor Elections - October 2023

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust gives notice that it is holding elections to the Council of Governors for a 3-year term commencing 1st December 2023.

  6. Help inform the future of local women's health services

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    North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Public Health would love to hear from women, and those who identify as women about how health services work for them in their new survey.

  7. CNTW Council of Governors Appointed Community and Voluntary Sector Governor Vacancy

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    Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking nominations from the Third/Community and Voluntary Sector to join their Council of Governors.

  8. NIHR Clinical Research Network North East and North Cumbria - Stroke research involvement group

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    The Stroke Research Patient and Carer Panel is looking for new members!

  9. TEWV Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 - 23rd November

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are hosting their Annual General and Members’ Meeting 2023 at Darlington Arena on 23 November 1-5pm and would love to see you there.

  10. GOLD - What do they do? - Information Session

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    Fancy a cuppa? You could join GOLD (Growing Older Living in Darlington) for their information to find out more about them!

  11. New way to access the Durham Tees Valley listening service - TEWV

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    Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust would like to update you on the new way to access the Durham Tees Valley listening service.

  12. General Survey 2024 - Share your views!

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    Healthwatch Darlington want to gather as much feedback as possible regarding health and social care services in the Borough of Darlington.

  13. NHS Dental Recovery Plan - our response

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    Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read the Healthwatch response.

  14. Your Care 2023: we want your feedback on Dentistry!

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    People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the North East and North Cumbria to better understand people’s experiences of dentistry in 2023.

  15. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  16. Tell NICE what you think: NICE's three-year strategy for involvement and engagement

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    The National Institute for Care and Excellence are delighted to let you know that the consultation on their draft Working alongside people and communities at NICE: a three-year strategy for involvement and engagement is now open.

  17. Healthwatch news - Cost of living remains barrier to health for the vulnerable

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    Last year, our polling highlighted the stark impact the cost of living crisis was having on people’s access to health and care.