1. Start breathing this Stoptober

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    In 2012 adults around 459,000 adults smoked in the North East. Now it’s around 325,000 – a drop of around 134,000.

  2. Don't forget to order your repeat prescriptions

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    With Christmas just around the corner, we're reminding patients to order and collect repeat prescriptions in good time for the holiday period.

  3. Pharmacy services in Newcastle

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    Newcastle City Council wants to hear what you think of pharmacy services.

  4. Newcastle ranks as the 12th ‘least healthy’ area in England

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    Newcastle ranks as the 12th ‘least healthy’ area of England according to the Office for National Statistics' Health Index. The Health Index score measures factors such as access to health services, living conditions and behavioural risk factors.

  5. Your Care Your Way — the Accessible Information Standard

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    Do you have a condition that affects your ability to communicate or understand information? We’re campaigning with Healthwatch England - so everyone has health and care information in the way they need it.

  6. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Nearly 43,000 people are detected with bowel cancer each year in the UK. If it is diagnosed early it is treatable and curable.

  7. We’re here when you need us — just ask

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    Our confidential signposting and information service can help you find the answers you need. We have helped people with many queries from patient transport to hospital to finding social care support. We can also make referrals to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA) on your behalf.

  8. Little Orange Book evaluation for parents and carers

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    The Little Orange Book is an information book given to parents and carers of children in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  9. Healthwatch Newcastle September Newsletter

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    All the news and views from Healthwatch Newcastle this September

  10. Organ Donation Week 26 September – 2 October

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    It’s Organ Donation Week, and NHS Blood and Transplant services want to get people talking about organ donation.

  11. National Eye Health Week - child health

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    National Eye Health Week: it’s time to improve the nation’s eyesight.

  12. Healthwatch Gateshead and Newcastle October online forum

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    Our monthly forums are a chance for anyone and everyone to learn more about health and social care services in our area. We aim to keep you updated with any changes to services in particular, and health and social care in general. This is for sharing, so while we have a lot to say, we also want to hear your views and feedback, and answer your questions.