The James Cook University Hospital

Healthcare thrives when hospitals actively engage with the communities they serve. Community Touchpoint – James Cook University Hospital 2026 is a free public engagement event organised by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to strengthen relationships between healthcare professionals, patients, carers, local residents, and community organisations.

The event provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about NHS healthcare services, discover available patient support programmes, meet healthcare specialists, and contribute valuable feedback that helps shape future healthcare improvements. Whether you are a patient, healthcare worker, volunteer, or simply interested in improving community wellbeing, this event offers valuable insights into one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals.

The Event

Community Touchpoint is designed to encourage open communication between the NHS and local communities. Visitors can interact directly with hospital representatives, ask questions about healthcare services, explore patient support resources, and understand how South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust continues to improve healthcare delivery across the region.

The event creates a welcoming environment where every visitor has the opportunity to learn, participate, and contribute ideas for improving healthcare services.

Why Attend Community Touchpoint?

This event offers much more than an information session. It creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration between healthcare providers and the public.

Attendees can:

• Meet NHS healthcare professionals
• Learn about patient care services
• Discover volunteering opportunities
• Explore community health initiatives
• Understand future healthcare developments
• Receive guidance on available support services
• Connect with local community organisations

Whether you are seeking healthcare information or simply want to understand how local NHS services operate, this event provides valuable knowledge and networking opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Visitors will have access to multiple information stands featuring various hospital departments and community healthcare initiatives.

Activities include:

• Community engagement discussions
• Patient information sessions
• Healthcare advice booths
• NHS membership information
• Volunteer recruitment
• Community wellbeing resources
• Public feedback opportunities

Experienced NHS staff will be available throughout the event to answer questions and provide helpful guidance.

Meet Healthcare Professionals

One of the biggest advantages of attending Community Touchpoint is the opportunity to meet healthcare professionals from different departments within The James Cook University Hospital.

Visitors can discuss:

• Hospital services
• Patient pathways
• Community healthcare programmes
• Specialist treatment services
• Health promotion campaigns
• Future NHS initiatives

These conversations help improve understanding while building stronger relationships between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.

Learn About NHS Services

Many people are unaware of the wide range of services available through South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

During the event you can learn about:

• Emergency care
• Specialist medical services
• Cancer care
• Children's services
• Mental health support
• Rehabilitation programmes
• Outpatient services
• Community nursing
• Health screening programmes

Healthcare experts will explain how these services support patients across Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.

Share Your Feedback

Community feedback plays an important role in improving NHS services.

Visitors are encouraged to share:

• Patient experiences
• Suggestions for improvement
• Ideas for community healthcare
• Accessibility concerns
• Service expectations
• Future healthcare priorities

Your opinions can help influence future developments across South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Volunteer Opportunities

The NHS depends upon dedicated volunteers who make a positive difference every day.

During the event visitors can learn about:

• Hospital volunteering
• Community volunteering
• Patient support roles
• Charity fundraising
• Public engagement programmes
• Membership opportunities

Representatives will explain application processes and the benefits of becoming involved.

Community Health and Wellbeing

Community Touchpoint places strong emphasis on prevention and healthier lifestyles.

Visitors can access information covering:

• Healthy eating
• Physical activity
• Mental wellbeing
• Preventive healthcare
• Long-term condition management
• NHS screening programmes
• Local wellbeing resources

These services aim to empower individuals to take greater control of their health.

Networking Opportunities

The event also creates valuable networking opportunities for:

• Healthcare professionals
• Community organisations
• Patient advocacy groups
• Local charities
• Public health partners
• Volunteers

Building partnerships between organisations helps improve healthcare delivery across the region.

Who Should Attend?

Community Touchpoint welcomes everyone interested in healthcare and community wellbeing, including:

• Patients
• Families
• Carers
• Local residents
• Healthcare professionals
• Medical students
• Volunteers
• Community leaders
• Charitable organisations
• Public sector representatives

No specialist knowledge is required, making the event suitable for all members of the public.

Benefits of Attending

By attending Community Touchpoint, visitors can:

• Gain reliable NHS information
• Meet healthcare experts
• Discover support services
• Learn about volunteering
• Understand patient care pathways
• Improve health awareness
• Connect with local organisations
• Contribute ideas for improving healthcare

The event provides practical information that can benefit individuals, families, and the wider community.

Why James Cook University Hospital?

The James Cook University Hospital is one of the North East's largest teaching hospitals and provides specialist healthcare services across multiple medical disciplines.

Its commitment to patient-centred care, clinical excellence, innovation, education, and community engagement makes it an ideal venue for bringing healthcare closer to local communities.

Events like Community Touchpoint demonstrate the Trust's ongoing commitment to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Community Touchpoint – James Cook University Hospital 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, explore NHS services, discover volunteering opportunities, and contribute to improving healthcare across the region.

Whether you are looking for trusted health information, community support, or simply wish to learn more about your local NHS services, this free event provides valuable knowledge in a welcoming and informative environment.

Join South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in strengthening the connection between healthcare professionals and the communities they proudly serve. Every conversation, every idea, and every visitor helps build a healthier future for everyone.