1. Annual report 2018–19

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    Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2018-19.

  2. Spotlight on health at home

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    We estimate that around 2,600 people in Newcastle are housebound. During autumn 2018 we investigated how easy it was for housebound people to use GP practice, dentist, optician or pharmacy services in the city.

  3. World Health Day 2022

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  4. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

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  5. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  6. Experiences of mental health services in Newcastle and Gateshead

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    Throughout the autumn and winter of 2018 we gathered the views and experiences of groups and communities on mental health services in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  7. International Volunteer Day

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  8. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  9. Key projects

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  10. NHS Long Term Plan engagement report

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    During spring 2019 communities across the North East spoke about how they would like to see the NHS Long Term Plan implemented. We spoke to people in Newcastle about what the changes should look like. The responses for Newcastle were included in this report covering Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham.

  11. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  12. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  13. Healthwatch Newcastle Committee meetings and AGM 2019

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

  14. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  15. Deaf Awareness Week 2022

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  16. Confirmatory PCR tests temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow tests

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    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.

  17. If you have COVID-19 symptoms

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    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

  18. Stress Awareness Month

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  19. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  20. International midwifes' day

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  21. International nurses' day

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  22. Volunteers Week

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  23. Pride Month

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  24. Carers Week

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  25. Men's Health Week

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  26. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  27. World Breastfeeding Week

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  28. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  29. World patient safety day

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  30. International week of deaf people

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  31. International da of sign languages

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  32. World Pharmacists' day

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  33. Black history month

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  34. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  35. Dyslexia week

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  36. World mental health day

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  37. Developmental language disorder day

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  38. Movember

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  39. National stress awareness day

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  40. National self care week

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  41. Transgender day of remembrance

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  42. Carers' rights day

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  43. International day of persons with disabilities

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  44. International volunteer day

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  45. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  46. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.

  47. Great Winter Get Together

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    Did you know that the age group most likely to experience loneliness is between 16 to 24 years old?

  48. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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    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.

  49. Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel check

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    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.

  50. Because We All Care - take 5 minutes to share your experiences

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    Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are working together to hear your experiences of health and social care.