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Healthwatch Newcastle is your local health and social care champion. We need to hear your experiences so we can learn what needs to be improved, and what you want for the future of local services.

We're independent, so people trust us to speak for them. People tell us about both health and social care services, giving us a unique understanding of what's happening - what's going well and what isn't. 

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Monthly Newsletters

Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2023 , stay up to date with activities of your local Healthwatch.
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October's online forum

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.


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Annual Joint Meeting

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…
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Youthwatch

If you would like to know more about Youthwatch,
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Healthwatch Newcastle
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If you would like to know more about Youthwatch,
please email-
Healthwatch Newcastle
info@healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk or…
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Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead October Newsletter

October is going to be a busy month in the Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead office, as we’re planning more outreach, engagement, and activities than ever before… we’re out and about at a few events this month so come and meet the team!
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Your experiences of Dentistry in 2023

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…
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Monthly Newsletters

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

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The Impact of Winter Pressures and the Cost of Living 2022-2023

The sudden rise in energy prices and accompanying increase in inflation in 2022 led to a big leap in the cost of living for people in the UK and wage growth since summer 2021 had not kept pace with inflation. Added to this, inflation has been higher in essential goods and services such as food prices. The cost-of-living crisis has dropped out of the news over the summer, but Citizens Advice Bureau Newcastle reports that there has been no drop-off in requests for support, especially around financial matters, and material support.
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