1. What does urgent care mean to me?

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    A joint report with Healthwatch Newcastle on what urgent care means to local people.

  2. Mystery shopping - Accessible Information Standard

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    Our report on communication methods and support from providers for people with hearing loss.

  3. Healthwatch Gateshead Activity Report September 2016 to March 2017

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    Healthwatch Gateshead activity report from September 2016 - March 2017. Presented to Overview and Scrutiny Committee March

  4. Healthwatch conference 2017 report

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    This was the first joint conference between Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead. We discussed our recent research, which included looking at people’s experience of education, health and care (EHC) plans in Newcastle and at how residents are involved in decisions about their own care and in how their care home is run.

    Delegates also shortlisted Healthwatch Newcastle’s priorities for 2017—18.

  5. Committee meeting – Healthwatch Gateshead

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    31 October 2017 – 10.00am 12pm
    Bewicks, Gateshead Civic Centre

  6. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  7. Impacts of reduced funding for adult social care in Gateshead

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    During autumn 2018 we investigated how proposed cuts to adult social care funding by Gateshead Council might impact on services users and their carers.

  8. Healthwatch Gateshead annual report 2018-19

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

  9. World Health Day 2022

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  10. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

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  11. 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.

  12. 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.

    We worked with several local organisations, which carried out research on our behalf. You can read all the ‘mini reports’ that contributed to this main report at www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/mental-health-mini-reports

  13. International Volunteer Day

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  14. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  15. Key projects

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  16. Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting and AGM

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    10 July 2019, 10am —12 noon
    St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  20. Deaf Awareness Week 2022

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