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Newcastle Physiotherapy Survey
We want to understand your experiences of accessing NHS and private physiotherapy services in Newcastle.
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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: July-September 2026 Case Studies
We’re proud that we help members of the public every week through our information engagement works and the support we provide people both in-person…
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Signups for our 2026 Annual Joint Meeting are now open
Join us at Gateshead College for the Annual Joint Meeting of Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead on Wednesday the 30th of September (4pm-…
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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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Latest reports and publication
Local Healthwatch Impacts 2025-26
"Local Healthwatch organisations continue to make a significant contribution to improving people’s access to health and care services. They reduce inequalities, strengthen community-based support and ensure that people’s experiences shape decisions about the services they use."
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Shaping Future NEAS Services - Partnership working across the North East
A new independent evaluation has highlighted the impact of partnership working between North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), VONNE, VCSE organisations and the North East Healthwatch Network in helping shape the future of ambulance services across our region.
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