1. Welcome to our new Young Volunteers!

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    Healthwatch Newcastle welcomes our newest recruits and volunteers

  2. Annual health checks for adults with a learning disability - survey

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    People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health. An annual health check can improve health by spotting problems earlier.

  3. A new Children’s Heart Centre

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    Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has plans for a new Children’s Heart Centre in Newcastle.

  4. Join us for Volunteering week

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    This year our volunteer Raj will be presenting on stroke awareness on June 7. He will be talking about what a stroke is, risk factors, signs of a stroke and some ideas on how to support people following a stroke.
    Raj is a part of the Stroke Association and worked on NHS Stroke wards. He also supports children and young people with their special needs in schools.
    Following this presentation, our Volunteer and Engagement Officer Lesley Tweddell will ask for a vote of thanks and appreciation to all our volunteers for supporting the work of Healthwatch throughout the year.
    If you would like to know more about the role of a volunteer in Healthwatch come along and get more information from our stall on the day.

  5. Youthwatch

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    If you would like to know more about Youthwatch,
    please email-
    Healthwatch Newcastle
    info@healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk or
    Text 07551052751 or Freephone 0808 801 0382
    Healthwatch Gateshead
    info@healthwatchgateshead.co.uk or
    Text 07498503497 or Freephone 0800 038 5116

  6. The Impact of Winter Pressures and the Cost of Living in Newcastle & Gateshead

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    Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle would like to understand:

    - The impact of the cost of living on your physical, mental, and social health.
    - Changes to your health and social care due to the cost of living.
    - The impact of the cost of living on your interaction with health and social care services.

  7. Ahead of Volunteering week

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    Healthwatch Volunteer Raj Takes Initiative to Raise Awareness of Strokes

  8. Healthwatch Take Pride in Jay

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    Engagement Officer Jay Conlon Uses Personal Experience to Champion LGBTQ+ Health and social care Issues

  9. Annual Joint Meeting

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    We are delighted to announce that the time has come for our much-anticipated Annual Joint Meeting, and we cordially invite you to join us for this significant event. This gathering serves as a valuable platform to strengthen our collaboration, share insights, and align our efforts for continued success.

  10. Monthly Newsletters

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    Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2023 , stay up to date with activities of your local Healthwatch.

  11. One-third of adults in England express doubts about their ability to receive timely healthcare

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    - By Healthwatch England

    New research conducted in 2023, reveals a concerning lack of public confidence when it comes to accessing critical NHS services in England. Approximately one-third of adults in England express doubts about their ability to receive timely healthcare, including services such as GP appointments, mental health support, and hospital care.

  12. Annual Joint Meeting Highlights

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    Celebrating Success: A Heartfelt Thank You for Making Our Annual Joint Meeting a Triumph!

  13. October's online forum

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    Don't miss our upcoming Online Forum featuring "Barnardo's Young Dads Service." This dedicated program offers vital support and guidance to young fathers navigating parenthood's challenges.


  14. Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle welcome New Research and Engagement Manager

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    Healthwatch Newcastle proudly announces the appointment of Afsana Begum as their dynamic new Research and Engagement Manager. Armed with an impressive degree in Public Health, Afsana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will further invigorate the organisations' commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals accessing health and social care services in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  15. Have your say about health and social care services in Newcastle and Gateshead

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    Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead are here to help make local health and care services better for you. We do this by finding out how you are experiencing these services and ultimately feeding this back to the people delivering and commissioning the services, to influence positive change based on what we have been told.

  16. Joint Healthwatch Response to Latest CQC Report on Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    Following on from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports on Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Hospital Trust. Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle, alongside Healthwatch Northumberland and Healthwatch North Tyneside have released a joint statement.

    Please download the full statement below.

  17. Monthly Newsletters

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    Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2024 , stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Newcastle.

  18. Your experiences of Dentistry in 2023

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    People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the North East and North Cumbria to better understand people’s experiences of dentistry in 2023.