1. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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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.

  2. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  3. Our new report on services for children and young people affected by domestic abuse

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    A concern about the impact of the COVID-19 related lockdowns of 2020—21,was a recognition that restrictions had made life particularly difficult for families experiencing domestic abuse. Healthwatch Newcastle's Committee chose this as a priority piece of work to explore in greater detail.

  4. Annual health checks for adults with a learning disability - survey

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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.

  5. Your Care Your Way — the Accessible Information Standard

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    Do you have a condition that affects your ability to communicate or understand information? We’re campaigning with Healthwatch England - so everyone has health and care information in the way they need it.

  6. Newcastle ranks as the 12th ‘least healthy’ area in England

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    Newcastle ranks as the 12th ‘least healthy’ area of England according to the Office for National Statistics' Health Index. The Health Index score measures factors such as access to health services, living conditions and behavioural risk factors.

  7. International Week of Deaf People

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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.

  8. It's National Inclusion Week!

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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.

  9. October is Black History Month

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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?

  10. 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.

  11. Investigating BAME involvement in NEAS services and recruitment

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    In autumn 2016, we were invited by the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) to carry out some research on the organisation’s behalf. The purpose was to hear views and experiences of NEAS services and also investigate the barriers that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities face.

  12. Healthwatch Take Pride in Jay

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    Engagement Officer Jay Conlon Uses Personal Experience to Champion LGBTQ+ Health and social care Issues

  13. Healthwatch Newcastle Supports White Ribbon Campaign with Newcastle City Council

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    Healthwatch Newcastle stands united with Newcastle City Council in their unwavering commitment to the White Ribbon campaign!

  14. 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.

  15. Our complaints process

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    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  16. One-third of adults in England express doubts about their ability to receive timely healthcare

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    - By Healthwatch England

    New research conducted in 2023, reveals a concerning lack of public confidence when it comes to accessing critical NHS services in England. Approximately one-third of adults in England express doubts about their ability to receive timely healthcare, including services such as GP appointments, mental health support, and hospital care.

  17. Have your say about health and social care services in Newcastle and Gateshead

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    Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead are here to help make local health and care services better for you. We do this by finding out how you are experiencing these services and ultimately feeding this back to the people delivering and commissioning the services, to influence positive change based on what we have been told.

  18. Your experiences of Dentistry in 2023

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    People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the North East and North Cumbria to better understand people’s experiences of dentistry in 2023.