Healthwatch Newcastle
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Helping everyone in Newcastle speak up about social care and NHS services. Need free, independent & confidential information? Get in touch: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
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Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
January 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Our annual survey is now open! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KUT4KX/
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
Healthwatch Newcastle are your local independent champion for health and social care, making sure that service providers and decision makers hear your feedback.
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Want to make an impact in 2026? Sharing feedback after your experience with an NHS or social care service can lead to change - better services and better care for everyone in your community. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Want to make an impact in 2026? Sharing feedback after your experience with an NHS or social care service can lead to change - better services and better care for everyone in your community. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
Healthwatch Newcastle services will be closed for the winter bank holidays from Wednesday 24th of December at 4pm until Friday 2nd of January at 10am: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-12...
December 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Healthwatch Newcastle services will be closed for the winter bank holidays from Wednesday 24th of December at 4pm until Friday 2nd of January at 10am: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-12...
There's still time to let the NHS know what you think!
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? If so, the NHS want your feedback. What worked well? What could be better? Did you notice any changes?
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Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? If so, the NHS want your feedback. What worked well? What could be better? Did you notice any changes?
December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There's still time to let the NHS know what you think!
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? If so, the NHS want your feedback. What worked well? What could be better? Did you notice any changes?
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? If so, the NHS want your feedback. What worked well? What could be better? Did you notice any changes?
Are you ready for the bank holidays?
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Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle Urges Patients to Plan Ahead for Repeat Prescriptions This Festive Season - Highlights PR
The Lord Mayor of Newcastle pledges support to The People’s Kitchen, a volunteer-run charity providing free hot meals and community care in Newcastle.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Are you ready for the bank holidays?
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"I have a health problem, which service should I talk to?"
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"I have a health problem, which service should I talk to?"
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
Here’s some advice from the NHS about the new GP Extended Access Service.
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
December 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Here’s some advice from the NHS about the new GP Extended Access Service.
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
The Christmas and New Year's Day bank holidays reduce the number of working days for GP practices and pharmacies. Here's how to be ready: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Health advice to prepare for the festive season
The Christmas and New Year's Day bank holidays reduce the number of working days for GP practices and pharmacies.
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Christmas and New Year's Day bank holidays reduce the number of working days for GP practices and pharmacies. Here's how to be ready: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
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Benedict Knox, our Head of Communications, explains that our latest research shows that 98% patient satisfaction with a GP referral is possible when four steps are followed.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Benedict Knox, our Head of Communications, explains that our latest research shows that 98% patient satisfaction with a GP referral is possible when four steps are followed.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-12-04/one-seven-patients-stuck-gp-referrals-black-hole
After a public listening period, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced their decision on gluten-free prescriptions:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Update on gluten-free bread prescriptions
After a public listening period, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced their decision on gluten-free prescriptions.
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
After a public listening period, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced their decision on gluten-free prescriptions:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Did you know? If you have a child aged 6 months to 18 years who is at a clinical risk from flu, they can get a free nasal spray vaccine.
You can find out more through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...
#BeWiseImmunise
You can find out more through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...
#BeWiseImmunise
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Did you know? If you have a child aged 6 months to 18 years who is at a clinical risk from flu, they can get a free nasal spray vaccine.
You can find out more through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...
#BeWiseImmunise
You can find out more through the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...
#BeWiseImmunise
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? The NHS wants to hear about your experience; what worked well, what could be better and whether you’ve noticed any changes.
Fill out the online survey to have your say:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Fill out the online survey to have your say:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
December 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? The NHS wants to hear about your experience; what worked well, what could be better and whether you’ve noticed any changes.
Fill out the online survey to have your say:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Fill out the online survey to have your say:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
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Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our advice to find out tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-22/how-can-you-find-nhs-dentist
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our advice to find out tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-22/how-can-you-find-nhs-dentist
Some advice from the NHS about your local pharmacy.
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Some advice from the NHS about your local pharmacy.
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
Have feedback on this service? Visit our website, call us on 0808 178 9282 or email [email protected].
We held a joint sweet treats sale with Healthwatch Gateshead today in aid of White Ribbon Day 2025!
You can find out more about this charity's important work here: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
You can find out more about this charity's important work here: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We held a joint sweet treats sale with Healthwatch Gateshead today in aid of White Ribbon Day 2025!
You can find out more about this charity's important work here: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
You can find out more about this charity's important work here: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
In the words of White Ribbon UK:
"Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse."
Learn more:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
"Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse."
Learn more:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
In the words of White Ribbon UK:
"Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse."
Learn more:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
"Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse."
Learn more:
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
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Have you used NHS or social care services? Good or bad, we want to know how it went. If you want to see better local services, share your feedback today. We also have an easy read form available. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
November 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Have you used NHS or social care services? Good or bad, we want to know how it went. If you want to see better local services, share your feedback today. We also have an easy read form available. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
Anyone can catch the flu, but for some people it can be more dangerous. This includes people with learning disabilities!
The good news is, you are entitled to a free flu vaccine to help you stay safe. You can find out more by asking your doctor or going to www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
The good news is, you are entitled to a free flu vaccine to help you stay safe. You can find out more by asking your doctor or going to www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Anyone can catch the flu, but for some people it can be more dangerous. This includes people with learning disabilities!
The good news is, you are entitled to a free flu vaccine to help you stay safe. You can find out more by asking your doctor or going to www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
The good news is, you are entitled to a free flu vaccine to help you stay safe. You can find out more by asking your doctor or going to www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our drop-in event at the Metro Centre Community Hub today!
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our drop-in event at the Metro Centre Community Hub today!
Some winter tips from the NHS for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
• Stop smoking to avoid damage to your lungs - it also makes medication less effective.
• Get your winter vaccinations.
• Use your inhalers the right way, every day.
Learn more:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/c...
• Stop smoking to avoid damage to your lungs - it also makes medication less effective.
• Get your winter vaccinations.
• Use your inhalers the right way, every day.
Learn more:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/c...
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Some winter tips from the NHS for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
• Stop smoking to avoid damage to your lungs - it also makes medication less effective.
• Get your winter vaccinations.
• Use your inhalers the right way, every day.
Learn more:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/c...
• Stop smoking to avoid damage to your lungs - it also makes medication less effective.
• Get your winter vaccinations.
• Use your inhalers the right way, every day.
Learn more:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/c...
Learn how you can find and access NHS dental care in the North East and North Cumbria with the latest information from local ICB (Integrated Care Board):
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Accessing NHS dental care in the North East and North Cumbria
Find how you can find and access NHS dental care in the North East and North Cumbria.
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Learn how you can find and access NHS dental care in the North East and North Cumbria with the latest information from local ICB (Integrated Care Board):
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Have you heard of Pharmacy First? If so, we want to hear from you!
Get in touch, or visit one of our regular drop-in sessions next week:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/local-drop-s...
Get in touch, or visit one of our regular drop-in sessions next week:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/local-drop-s...
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Have you heard of Pharmacy First? If so, we want to hear from you!
Get in touch, or visit one of our regular drop-in sessions next week:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/local-drop-s...
Get in touch, or visit one of our regular drop-in sessions next week:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/local-drop-s...
This week is Safeguarding Adults Week. Find out more by reading the information below or following this link to our website: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This week is Safeguarding Adults Week. Find out more by reading the information below or following this link to our website: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
This year, Castle Dene Respite Centre was selected to receive an Enter and View visit as part of our focus on Adult Social Care. Click to find out more and read our report:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
Read our published Enter and View Report for Castle Dene Respite Centre
Castle Dene Respite Centre was selected to receive an Enter and View visit as part of our focus on Adult Social Care.
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This year, Castle Dene Respite Centre was selected to receive an Enter and View visit as part of our focus on Adult Social Care. Click to find out more and read our report:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-11...
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Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after yourself - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after yourself - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter