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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 1d

Did you miss our summer newsletter? 👇

📊 Explore our latest research findings
🌎 Learn about where we've been
🌅 Find out what's on our horizon
and much more...
Read it at: mailchi.mp/9b1204550496...

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 3d

We're @NorthumbriaUni Student Support event for Pathway Induction tomorrow in Reds Bar, in the Students Union 10.00-12.30. We're helping students register with a GP practice through our online service. If you need support or have any questions, come and say hi! 👋@NorthumbriaSU.

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 17d

We're @NorthumbriaUni Support Services Fair in the Upper Sports Hall at Sports Central, 22nd-24th September. We're helping students register with a GP practice through our online service. If you need support or have any questions, come and say hi! 👋

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 23d

"Words have power" writes Jen Rogers our Involvement and Engagement Coordinator, in a blog exploring what language to use – or avoid using – when engaging with communities. Check out her suggestions here: buff.ly/3uIFlZr

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 27d

Welcome to Newcastle University Freshers! We're at the Health Fair in the Boiler House from 13th-15th September. Come and say hello & register with a GP! @UniofNewcastle

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 29d

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · 29d

A big hello to Newcastle University Freshers! We're at the International Arrival event at the Frederick Douglass Centre 10th-12th September. Come and say hi & register with a GP! @UniofNewcastle

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Sep 8

#LiteracyDay

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's International Literacy Day and this year's theme is Promoting literacy in the digital era. Literacy is a fundamental human right & our FREE English for Health videos & workbooks give people knowledge and skills to navigate the NHS. View them here: buff.ly/3ZRmln9

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Sep 5

❔ What do organisations think about working with us?
👀 Interested in learning what we can do for you?
👉 Feel free to get in touch! www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Sep 3

Only one week to go until Newcastle becomes home to thousands of new students!

We're ready to support freshers from Newcastle & Northumbria Universities register with local GP practices via our innovative online Student GP Registration Service

Learn more www.involvene.org.uk/student-gp-r...

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 21

We're passionate about ensuring everyone has equal access to healthcare services. Our FREE English for Health videos & workbooks help people navigate the NHS. View them here: buff.ly/3ZRmln9 Need help to develop something similar? Get in touch: buff.ly/3Q1VG2q

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 18

Did you miss our summer newsletter? 👇

📊 Explore our latest research findings
🌎 Learn about where we've been
🌅 Find out what's on our horizon
and much more...
Read it at: mailchi.mp/9b1204550496...

Sign-up here and never miss an edition!https://buff.ly/3L26n30

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 14

Why bother speaking to people and finding out what they want? We know what they'll say don't we?

Check out the video to see why we do what we do!

We can help you amplify those voices: buff.ly/3Q1VG2q

#Listen #AmplifyCommunityVoices #PatientEngagement #PublicEngagement

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 12

What can we do for you?

🙋 Need a project evaluation?
🔎 Some research carried out to get to the bottom of an issue?
📝 Or some support to develop community friendly information materials?

We can help! www.involvene.org.uk/what-we-do/

#Listen #HaveYourSay #PatientEngagement #PublicEngagement

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our summer newsletter is here! 👇

📊 Explore our latest research findings
🌎 Learn about where we've been
🌅 Find out what's on our horizon
and much more...
Read it at: mailchi.mp/9b1204550496...

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Aug 4

Meet our Team!

We've got a diverse range of backgrounds between us but we all share a passion for patient and public involvement and engagement and ensuring that services truly meet local needs.

Find out more about us here:
www.involvene.org.uk/meet-the-team/

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jul 30

Did you know...we've been amplifying community voices for over 25 years!

Take a look at where we came from www.involvene.org.uk/history/ and get in touch if we can help you with any #PatientInvolvement or #PublicInvolvement 👉 www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jul 28

NHS North East and North Cumbria want your views on a proposals to stop NHS prescriptions for gluten-free bread, rolls and flour mixes. Share your views here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nencicb/ne...

#HaveYourSay #PatientInvolvement #PatientEngagement

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jul 24

We had a great day @RedhillsDurham yesterday. Channelling the democratic legacy of Pitman's Parliament we worked with @ucl, north east universities and the VCSE to develop a community research manifesto for the newly formed North East Community Research Partnership. Watch this space!

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jul 8

⭐ Deputy Chair opportunity⭐

Could you be our next Deputy Chair of Trustees? Do you have:

🌎 Trustee experience?
📖 An understanding of charity governance?
🌅 A commitment to lead INE into the future?

If so, we'd love to hear from you! 👉https://buff.ly/xPgCY0K

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jun 30

Why bother speaking to people & finding out what they want? We know what they'll say don't we? But what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don't listen to people & hear their experiences you'll never see the full picture - we can help you do it: involvene.org.uk

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jun 26

It doesn't matter what you call it, as long as you do it!

If you'd like support to involve and engage your communities, patients or service users contact us!

👉 www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

#Listen #PublicInvolvement #PatientInvolvement #PatientEngagement

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Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jun 18

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has arrived in Newcastle! Was your baby born after 1st May 2025? Find out more at City Library from 1.30pm today.

We're here sharing our English For Health videos helping those with English as an additional language understand postnatal support

Involve North East @involvene.bsky.social · Jun 16

⭐ Deputy Chair opportunity⭐

We're recruiting a Trustee to act as Deputy Chair of Trustees, with an option to apply to become Chair. You should have Trustee experience, a good understanding of charity governance and a commitment to leading INE.

Learn more 👉https://buff.ly/xPgCY0K