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Newcastle City Council wants to hear what you think of pharmacy services. -
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Our annual report for 2021–22 outlines Healthwatch activities over the year to understand and improve people's experiences of social care and health services in Newcastle upon Tyne. -
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Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes of stress and how do get support -
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Healthwatch teams across the North East region saw a significant increase in concerns about accessing NHS dental care during 2021. Eight local Healthwatch worked together to gather people’s experiences in the region. We published a report outlining our collective survey findings from March 2020 to January 2022. -
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Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has plans for a new Children’s Heart Centre in Newcastle. -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Nearly 43,000 people are detected with bowel cancer each year in the UK. If it is diagnosed early it is treatable and curable. -
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The Good Egg Partnership distributes Easter eggs to good causes throughout the north east. The last 35 Easter eggs of more than 1,700 handed out were allocated to Healthwatch Newcastle last week. -
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St John Ambulance is asking for volunteers to teach lifesaving skills to community groups. Can you support the delivery of a National Coordination of First Response project by teaching lifesaving skills to community groups? -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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The NHS Long Term Plan introduced targets to ensure GP practices offer an annual health check for people with learning disabilities.
People with learning disabilities can have poorer physical and mental health than others and die younger. Annual health checks can provide a way to detect, treat and prevent new and unmet health conditions. Care for ongoing conditions can also be reviews during the annual check. -
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We wanted to gain a greater understanding of people’s experiences of caring during the COVID-19 pandemic and in accessing information and support. We included a short evaluation for people who had used Newcastle Carers’ services. -
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We compared the findings from two surveys of carers — one in Newcastle and one in North Tyneside. Our report looks at the similarities and differences in carers' needs in the two local authority areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Our confidential signposting and information service can help you find the answers you need. We have helped people with many queries from patient transport to hospital to finding social care support. We can also make referrals to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) and Independent Complaints Advocacy (ICA) on your behalf. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. -
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We wanted to gain a greater understanding of carers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. We included a short evaluation for people who had used Newcastle Carers’ services. -
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The Little Orange Book is an information book given to parents and carers of children in Newcastle and Gateshead. -
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This is a copy of our Record Keeping and Retention Policy -
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Tell Us North is a community interest company (CIC) in the North East of England. It has three new job vacancies that will support the delivery of the Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle contracts. -
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If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. -
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In March 2022 HWG and HWN launched a survey to gather young people’s views and general experiences of loneliness and social isolation. -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
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Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved. -
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All the news and views from Healthwatch Newcastle this September -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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Healthwatch Newcastle welcomes our newest recruits and volunteers -
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We’ve teamed up with Newcastle Carers to hear your experiences of caring for someone during the COVID19 pandemic and understand what services you would like in the future. -
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Are you a patient at Parkway Medical Group in Chapel House, Newcastle? -
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Your COVID Recovery is an NHS website that helps you to understand the illnesses and what you might expect as part of your recovery. -
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Did you know that there are more than 200 different sign languages in use around the globe? With more than 70 million deaf people worldwide, it’s important to be aware of this accessible, expressive form of communication. -
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National Eye Health Week: it’s time to improve the nation’s eyesight. -
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It’s Organ Donation Week, and NHS Blood and Transplant services want to get people talking about organ donation. -
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It's National Inclusion Week... but what does inclusion mean? It means making a deliberate effort to create bridges, not barriers, to opportunities for all different kinds of people. It means demonstrating that people of all backgrounds are valued and valuable. -
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October is going to be a busy month in the Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead office, as we’re planning more outreach, engagement, and activities than ever before… we’re out and about at a few events this month so come and meet the team! -
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We like to share health information and health and social care-related awareness events, so why is Black History Month so relevant to Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead? -
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We’ve put together some of our resources on this page to help you keep up to date.
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Read more about our work, priorities and impact -
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Our monthly forums are a chance for anyone and everyone to learn more about health and social care services in our area. We aim to keep you updated with any changes to services in particular, and health and social care in general. This is for sharing, so while we have a lot to say, we also want to hear your views and feedback, and answer your questions. -
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People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health. An annual health check can improve health by spotting problems earlier.