MENTAL health is the top health issue for people living in Stockton.
Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees revealed the finding as it launched a campaign asking people to share their thoughts on what changes they would like to see to health and social care services.
In 2018/19 more than 1,800 people spoke to the organisation, which has been used to identify the most important issues in Stockton, including suicide prevention and mental health services, specifically for children and young people, and working with care homes to improve services.
Project co-ordinator Geoff Newton said: “By taking five minutes to speak up about health and social care issues, people in Stockton can improve care for themselves, their loved ones, and their community, so we encourage people to take part in this national survey and have their say.”
Every Healthwatch in the country will be taking part in the #SpeakUp2020 campaign. Healthwatch England, the national champion for health and social care, has revealed the top issues people across the country are talking to Healthwatch about as issues affecting children and young people, mental health and social care.
People can share the changes they want to see by getting in touch by phoning (01642) 688312, emailing healthwatchstockton@pcp.uk.net or filling in an online survey.
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