News and reports

All 14 Healthwatch across the North East & North Cumbria have worked together to listen to people’s experiences of accessing GP care, the NHS App and Pharmacy First.

We have published the results of our 2026 Annual Survey, which received 282 responses. Find out how people in Newcastle assessed their local health and social care services.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 14th January 2026.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 1st October 2025.

Our report "Castle Dene Respite Centre - Enter and View Report June 2025" is now available.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 23rd July 2025.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 21st May 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.

Our 2025 Annual Survey received 297 responses, providing insights on a range of health and/or social care services.

Our report "Patient Experiences of Hospital Discharge Pathways 1-3 in Newcastle Hospitals" is now available.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 19 March 2025.

Women across the North East and North Cumbria have had their say about NHS healthcare in the Big Conversation report, published on International Women's Day.