1. All about choice - what is NHS Choices saying about you?

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    In the early autumn of 2014 we carried out a mystery shopper exercise on the NHS Choices GP profile pages for the 35 GP practices in Newcastle upon Tyne.

  2. Young people's attitudes to dental care

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    From late 2014 to early 2015 our young people’s group researched the attitudes of 13—25 year olds to dental care in Newcastle. Initial research by the group had found that children and young people thought there was a particular lack of information about eligibility for dental services.

  3. There’s more to Healthwatch than health’ conference 2015

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    We held a highly successful first conference in March 2015. ‘There’s more to Healthwatch than health’ enabled us to gain valuable insights and information about local social care provision and experiences. Delegates also helped shape Healthwatch Newcastle social care priorities for 2015-16.

  4. Annual report 2014–15

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    The annual report for 2014–15 sets out how we have continued to build on our commitment to outstanding social care and health services for all in Newcastle upon Tyne, it also outlines our refreshed strategic priorities and key goals for 2015–16.

  5. Health issues of asylum seekers and refugees

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    On 3 June 2015, Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead teamed up with the Regional Refugee Forum (RRF) to hold an event for asylum seekers and refugees in Newcastle and Gateshead. The event was designed to give RRF members the opportunity to tell us about the unique and distinctive health and wellbeing issues affecting them. A follow up event was held on 15 October 2015.

  6. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2015

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    Agendas, notes, and minutes for our committee meetings and annual general meeting.

  7. Future of home care services

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    This Elders Council of Newcastle report presents the findings of a December 2015 event where people discussed their expectations of home care services. The event was held in partnership with Newcastle City Council and Healthwatch Newcastle.