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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.
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NHS launches 'You and Your General Practice'
The NHS has launched new guidelines on what to expect from your GP, and how to use their services. They want your feedback!
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131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Preserve Independent Public Voice
Healthwatch Newcastle has joined the Open Letter below, delivered to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 131 individual local Healthwatch.
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July 2025 Committee Meeting - Healthwatch Newcastle
Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 23rd July 2025.
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Thank you for your support
A national petition has been created in response to the government’s decision to abolish Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch.
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Signups for our 2025 Annual Joint Meeting are now open!
Join us at Recovery College Collective for the Annual Joint Meeting of Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead on Tuesday the 16th of…
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Latest reports and publication
May 2025 Committee Meeting - Healthwatch Newcastle
Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 21st May 2025.
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Healthwatch Newcastle Annual Report 2024-2025
Over the last year, Healthwatch Newcastle has been hard at work responding to local priorities and collaborating across the wider
Integrated Care Board (ICB) area, where Healthwatch are seen as vital partners. Download our latest Annual Report to find about more about all the work we've done to support local communities and help your voice to be heard.
Integrated Care Board (ICB) area, where Healthwatch are seen as vital partners. Download our latest Annual Report to find about more about all the work we've done to support local communities and help your voice to be heard.
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