Healthwatch Middlesbrough

It’s Sign Language Week! We celebrate British Sign Language the beating heart of Deaf culture and identity. A language rich in history, humour, activism, and stories. 💙🤟 For more information click here 👉 healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/events #SLW #SignLanguageWeek #BSL

🌟 Update: Learning Disability Primary Care Support 🌟 Thanks to the success of Lisa’s Link Worker role, TEWV has secured funding for 3.64 WTE Health Facilitators/Primary Care Support Nursing Associates. 👉 Read about Lisa’s Spotlight Award: tinyurl.com/mud455pb

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room! Having sex? Thinking about it? PROTECT YOURSELF against STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea. For FREE confidential advice, testing and condoms, visit: elephant-in-the-room.co.uk #ElephantInTheRoom

Our new regional GP access report is now live! All 14 Healthwatch across the North East & North Cumbria have worked together to listen to people’s experiences of accessing GP care, the NHS App and Pharmacy First. Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/yk7ybxmr

Ormesby Library Nature Buggy Buddies starts again on 13th March

Joe and Gaynor had a lovely morning at Acklam Library speaking with residents about their experiences using digital health tools. Many shared challenges with the NHS App, but also a willingness to learn. To read the full article click here - tinyurl.com/yc2uppnx

Today is No Smoking Day - 'a smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day' 🚭 When you quit smoking, you'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. Click here for more information - tinyurl.com/327mz65j

💙 Tomorrow is Young Carers Action Day This year’s theme: Fair Futures for Young Carers. We’re calling for the support young carers need to learn, grow and thrive — from recognition in school to wellbeing support and real opportunities for the future. #YCAD2026

🌍 International Women’s Day — This Sunday Together, we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026. 💜✨ For more information click here tinyurl.com/2mbc73wt

📬 Spring into March's E‑Bulletin! Your monthly roundup of what’s happening in and around Middlesbrough 🌟 👉 Click here to subscribe and stay in the loop! healthwatchmiddlesbrough.co.uk/news/2020-12-1…

📢 World Hearing Day From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children. Today highlights two key priorities: 👶 Preventing avoidable childhood hearing loss 👂 Early identification and care for every child Every child deserves the best start 💙 #WorldHearingDay

It’s No More Week! Open‑source resources, real conversations, and collective action. Together we can challenge harmful myths and make positive change. #NoMoreWeek #NoMore For more information click here tinyurl.com/2mbc73wt

💛 March is Endometriosis Action Month 💛 Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth in the UK — yet awareness is still far too low. Let’s push for change. 💛 #EndometriosisExplained For more information click here tinyurl.com/2mbc73wt

🌿 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Only 3 in 10 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will live beyond 10 years. Together, we can work toward a future where ovarian cancer is survivable for all women. For more information click here tinyurl.com/2uzrtwmf

Our team has recently completed training with Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK, becoming official Diabetes and Cancer Champions. This means we can offer helpful information, raise awareness, and signpost you. If you see us around, come and have a chat—we’re here to help.

Joe attended the Recovery Connections Ally training this morning, the training was really engaging and informative, combining powerful lived-experience stories with clear theory and practical examples.

“Quit smoking this New Year. If you keep trying you will get there.” Former smoker John had a heart attack from smoking – but he’s never felt better after quitting. Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free friendly local support at freshquit.co.uk

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week. EDAW shines a light on the realities of eating disorders and offers hope, support, and visibility to everyone affected. No one should face an eating disorder alone. 💜 #EDAW #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek