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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.Advice and Information -
Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.News -
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.Advice and Information -
Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.Advice and Information -
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
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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 -
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.Response -
Our work with the Hospital Trust is helping to raise awareness of what a kinship carer is with staff which has resulted in a better patient experience for those children visiting the service.
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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.Report -
This report covers the views of those individuals who responded to our survey which looked at Carers and the Impact of COVID-19.Report -
Find out what was discussed at our 2019 board meetings.Report -
Guidelines for members of the public who would like to attend our Board meetings as observersReport -
Find out what was discussed at our 2020 Board meetings.Report -
Find out what was discussed at our 2021 board meetings.Report -
Here is our guide to enter and view; Healthwatch Sunderland's powers to access health and care servicesReport -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2013-2014Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2014-2015Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2015-2016Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2016-2017Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2017-2018Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2018-2019Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2019-2020Report -
Read our code of conduct policyReport -
Read our complaints policyReport -
Read our decision making policyReport -
Read our register of interest policyReport -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2020-2021Report -
Read our whistleblowing policyReport -
Read our volunteer policyReport -
Read the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children's policiesReport -
Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.Report -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2021-2022News -
We are excited to have Debbie Burnicle as our new Chair.Report -
This report covers people’s experiences of receiving their COVID-19 vaccineNews -
Download Healthwatch England's Annual Report to ParliamentReport -
We are pleased to present our annual report for 2022-2023Report -
This report covers people’s experiences of being discharged from Sunderland Royal Hospital.Report -
Find out what was discussed at our 2023 board meetings.
