Healthwatch Middlesbrough

Do you know your risk of Type 2 Diabetes? This week is #DiabetesPreventionWeek and the focus is Know Your Risk. ✅ It only takes a few minutes ✅ Simple questions ✅ Could help you take action early 👉 Use these tools to assess your risk riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

Still using a blue inhaler? It's time for an upgrade! Your blue inhaler may offer quick relief but only lasts a few hours. Other inhalers can last up to 12 hours and help control Asthma better. Book a review today with your GP practice to find out more #BlueToNew

Please see attached Red Cross Training workshops that are free for volunteers and groups. The details about each workshop can be found by scanning the code on the leaflets or contact Shirley.Pacitto@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk if you are interested in the workshops or information.

🌟 Celebrating Mark Carter 🌟 I had the pleasure of presenting Mark with an award at Footprints in the Community. A true team player who embodies everything great about the service—well done, Mark! 👏 For information on how to nominate click here 👉 healthwatchredcarandcleveland.co.uk/node/1936

Using a blue inhaler? There’s a better way to manage your Asthma. Your blue inhaler helps quickly but doesn't last long. There are now inhalers that can help keep your Asthma under better control. Book an Asthma review with your GP practice today to find out more. #BlueToNew

Reasonable adjustments digital flag For more information on this click here 👇 healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💚 The 2026 theme is Action Here at Healthwatch Middlesbrough, we’re walking as much as we can and spending time closer to nature 🌿🚶‍♀️ What are you planning to do? #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #HealthwatchMiddlesbrough

Domestic Abuse in the Deaf Community: A Workshop for Professionals Teesside Uni Students' Union Wednesday, May 13 from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Full details and registration can be found via the link below: tinyurl.com/bd9a49y8

📬 Say Hello to May’s E‑Bulletin! Your monthly roundup of what’s happening in and around Middlesbrough 🌸 👉 Subscribe now and stay in the loop! healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/news/2020-12-1…

Deaf Awareness Week runs from 4–10 May 2026, with this year’s theme: “Right to understand – Together, we break barriers.” The focus is on breaking down the barriers that prevent full accessibility for people with hearing loss. 👉 Click for more info: healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/2026-05-…

Are you an unpaid carer? Care for Carers is a friendly group to meet others, feel supported, and help improve adult social care. No pressure to speak 📍 Next meeting details Where: Jean’s Kitchen, Middlesbrough When: Wednesday 6 May, 10 am – 12 noon Free, informal, and welcoming

🧡 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week Next week, we’re supporting Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week — a campaign focused on mental health challenges before, during and after pregnancy. 👉 For more information and support, click here: healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/event/2026-05-…

Domestic Abuse in the Deaf Community: A Workshop for Professionals Teesside University Students' Union Middlesbrough Wednesday, May 13 from 9:30 am to 12 pm Places are limited, so early booking is recommended. Full details via the link below: tinyurl.com/bd9a49y8

Our new regional GP access report is now live! Hundreds of people shared their stories with us, and the ICB is now using this insight to shape improvements across primary care. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/k9ck2bkp

This week is World Immunisation Week 💙 Vaccines are one of the greatest public health successes of our time. Over the last 50 years, they’ve saved more than 150 million lives — that’s 6 lives every minute, every day, for five decades. For more info 👉 healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/events