1. Annual report 2018–19

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    Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2018-19.

  2. Spotlight on health at home

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    We estimate that around 2,600 people in Newcastle are housebound. During autumn 2018 we investigated how easy it was for housebound people to use GP practice, dentist, optician or pharmacy services in the city.

  3. World Health Day 2022

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  4. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

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  5. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  6. Experiences of mental health services in Newcastle and Gateshead

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    Throughout the autumn and winter of 2018 we gathered the views and experiences of groups and communities on mental health services in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  7. International Volunteer Day

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  8. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  9. Key projects

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  10. NHS Long Term Plan engagement report

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    During spring 2019 communities across the North East spoke about how they would like to see the NHS Long Term Plan implemented. We spoke to people in Newcastle about what the changes should look like. The responses for Newcastle were included in this report covering Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.

  11. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  12. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  13. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2019

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

  14. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  15. Deaf Awareness Week 2022

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  16. 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.

  17. Annual report 2019–20

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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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).

  24. 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.

  25. Children's Mental Health Week

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  26. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2020

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

  27. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  28. Dying matters awareness week

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  29. Volunteers week

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  30. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  31. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  32. 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.