You can also click here to see the full list of our published reports.
Patient Experiences of Hospital Discharge Pathways 1-3 in Newcastle Hospitals
This report looked at discharge pathways 1-3, which include patients who still have significant care needs after leaving hospital, focusing on two particular hospitals in Newcastle – the RVI (Royal Victoria Infirmary) and the Freeman Hospital.
Our findings suggest a lack of clarity, with 82% of participants being unsure what discharge pathway they were put on. Communication between hospital staff and patients remains a significant challenge, as does coordination between healthcare teams and caregivers. This has an impact on follow-on care, with patients reporting a lack of post-discharge communication and feelings of anxiety due to insufficient information or misunderstandings.
Click here to read the Hospital Discharge Report.
What do we mean by a Mental Health Crisis?
This Newcastle-based study investigates the public understanding of what constitutes a mental health crisis and how equipped people feel to respond to a mental health crisis. It also asks what services they would seek support from in the event of a crisis, and how effective they think those services are.
The report's conclusion highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in public understanding, awareness and access to mental health services in Newcastle.
Click here to read the Mental Health Crisis Report.
Covid 19 and Flu Vaccination Take Up by the Public
We conducted a joint piece of research with Healthwatch Gateshead to find out if residents in Gateshead and Newcastle have been receiving their seasonal vaccinations and if not, finding out the reason(s).
We also asked if respondents had seen the 'Be Wise Immunise' campaign, and if had influenced their decision.
Click here to read the Vaccination Take Up Report.
