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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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You Said, We Did: May-June 2026 Case Studies
We’re proud that we help members of the public every week through our information helpline and in-person support at our regular drop-in sessions.…
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Call to action: Respond to the Health Reform Bill
If you value your local Healthwatch, please respond to the call for evidence.
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Healthwatch Newcastle response to The Care Quality Commission (CQC) local authority assessment of Newcastle City Council (Adult Social Care)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its assessment of Newcastle City Council’s Adult Social Care services, following its new assurance…
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Latest reports and publication
Reasonable Adjustments Report
Autistic people and people with a learning disability in Newcastle continue to face significant barriers when accessing GPs.
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Accessible Information & Health Literacy Report
Accessible information and health literacy are critical to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.
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