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Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel check

We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred. Bowel Cancer UK has launched the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign to explain what a colonoscopy is, why it matters and encourage people to attend their appointment.
20 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

We’re supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 17-23 January and encouraging women and people with a cervix not to ignore their invitation.  Did you know, one in three eligible people don't attend cervical screening? It’s a test that saves lives.
19 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Great Winter Get Together

Did you know that the age group most likely to experience loneliness is between 16 to 24 years old?
19 January 2022
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.
18 January 2022
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If you have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can take a PCR test by booking online at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or calling 119 between 7am and 11pm and self-isolate until you get your results
6 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Confirmatory PCR tests temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow tests

From 11 January 2022, people who receive positive lateral flow (LFD) results for COVID-19 will have to self-isolate immediately and won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test.
6 January 2022
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COVID-19 update - 23 December 2021

The discovery of the Omicron variant led the government to recently announce a new vaccination challenge. The Prime Minister set out a commitment that all adults in England would be offered a booster jab by the end of the year. However, even with the additional protection that vaccine boosters will give, the threat from Omicron remains serious.
23 December 2021
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Don't forget to order your repeat prescriptions

With Christmas just around the corner, we're reminding patients to order and collect repeat prescriptions in good time for the holiday period.
20 December 2021
Blog
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Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2021

Agendas, notes, and minutes for our committee meetings and annual general meeting.
15 December 2021
Report
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Plan B to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant

The government has announced a Plan B for England to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant. What does that mean for us?
9 December 2021
Blog

Healthwatch Newcastle/Gateshead AGM

Our joint Annual General Meeting with Healthwatch Gateshead is being held to celebrate our recent work
6 December 2021
Blog
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Dental services in Newcastle and Gateshead - survey

Have you used dental services in Newcastle and Gateshead since March 2020?
30 November 2021
Blog

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