1. My home, my say

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    Throughout autumn 2016 we asked care home residents, relatives, and care home managers how residents are involved in decisions about their own care and in how their care home is run. Our report identifies best practice in various cares homes in Newcastle.

  2. What does urgent care mean to me?

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    Following the publication our ‘GP appointments: what do Newcastle patients want?’ report we wanted to better understand how people define the term ‘urgent’ and whether they define it differently in different circumstances.
    We collaborated with Healthwatch Gateshead to carry out a short survey with the public in our respective local authority areas during the summer and autumn of 2016.

  3. Spotlight on SEND

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    During the summer and autumn of 2016 we gathered people’s experience of education, health and care (EHC) plans in Newcastle. This report on the findings includes 12 recommendations.

  4. Investigating BAME involvement in NEAS services and recruitment

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    In autumn 2016, we were invited by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) to carry out some research on the organisation’s behalf. The purpose was to hear views and experiences of NEAS services and also investigate the barriers that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities face.

  5. Prisoner experiences in HMP Durham

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    During January 2017 we ran two pilot focus groups at HMP Durham. The aim was to help staff better understand male prisoners’ experiences of health and wellbeing and look at new ways of engaging with prisoners to gather their opinions.

  6. Annual report 2016–17

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    This annual report covers our research into residents' involvement in care homes and the experiences of children and young people's with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

  7. ‘The whole me’ conference 2017

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    This was the first joint conference between Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead. We discussed our recent research, which included looking at people’s experience of education, health and care (EHC) plans in Newcastle and at how residents are involved in decisions about their own care and in how their care home is run.

    Delegates also shortlisted Healthwatch Newcastle’s priorities for 2017—18.

  8. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  9. Spotlight on intermediate care

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    During summer 2017 we asked people receiving intermediate care about their experiences and if they felt these services had a positive impact on their wellbeing.

  10. Focus on Newcastle Eye Centre

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    During spring 2017, in collaboration with Newcastle Eye Centre, we gathered the feedback of service users on eye services run by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  11. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2017

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    Agendas, notes, and minutes for our committee meetings and annual general meeting.

  12. PPG forum report — February 2020

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    The report from the first forum, held in February 2020. This forum supports and develops patient participation groups (PPGs) in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  13. Annual report 2019–20

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    Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2019-20.

  14. Eight ways to make a difference

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    In 2019—2020 we focused on children and young people’s mental health services. Via a survey, focus group and one to one interviews, we heard from 239 people (103 children and young people and 136 parents and carers).

    Our main findings were that children, young people and their parents and carers do not have a full understanding of what a self-referral is and how to make one.

  15. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  16. COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care - May

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    We launched a survey in May 2020 titled ‘COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care’. This is the report on the responses we received up to the end of May.

  17. COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care - June

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    This is the COVID report on the responses we received up to the end of June 2020.

  18. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  19. Don't box me in - young people-friendly services

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    We ran a questionnaire during spring 2020 to find out how young people felt about the way health professionals treated them. We used ‘You’re Welcome’ criteria and feedback as guidance (quality criteria set out by the Department of Health and Social Care).

  20. Healthwatch - COVID-19 survey results July 2020

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    This is the final COVID report on the responses we received up to the end of July 2020.

  21. Children's Mental Health Week

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  22. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2020

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    Agendas, notes, and minutes for our committee meetings and annual general meeting.

  23. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  24. Dying matters awareness week

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  25. Volunteers week

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  26. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  27. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  28. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.