1. 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.

  2. Healthwatch Gateshead annual report 2018-19

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

  3. World Health Day 2022

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  4. Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

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  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. International Volunteer Day

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  8. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  9. Key projects

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  10. Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting and AGM

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  14. Deaf Awareness Week 2022

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  15. PPG forum report — February 2020

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    The report from the first forum, held in February 2020. This forum supports and develops patient participation groups (PPGs) in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  16. Adult Social Care Direct in Gateshead

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    During autumn 2019 we used a variety of methods to engage with people about their experiences of Adult Social Care Direct in Gateshead

  17. Healthwatch Gateshead annual report 2019-20

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    Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2019-20.

  18. Kooth response to Eight ways to make a difference

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    Following on from the report Xenzone, the company who manages and operates the service Kooth gave some information and a response to the report, highlighting their learning and approach moving forwards to promote Kooth across both Newcastle and Gateshead

  19. COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care - May

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    We launched a survey in May 2020 titled ‘COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care’. This is the report on the responses we received up to the end of May 2020.

  20. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  21. Impact of COVID-19 on Gateshead patients

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    In May 2020 CBC Health GP Federation asked us to develop a survey for GP patients in Gateshead on the impact of COVID-19.

  22. Lost in translation

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    In early 2020 we worked with The Gateshead Housing Company. We gathered experiences of their service users on accessing Arabic interpreting and translation services for health appointments in Gateshead.

  23. COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care - June

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    This is the COVID report on the responses we received up to the end of June 2020.

  24. COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care - July

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    This is the final COVID report on the responses we received up to the end of July 2020.

  25. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  26. Don't box me in - young people-friendly services

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    We ran a questionnaire during spring 2020 to find out how young people felt about the way health professionals treated them. We used ‘You’re Welcome’ criteria and feedback as guidance (quality criteria set out by the Department of Health and Social Care).

  27. Children's Mental Health Week

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  28. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  29. Dying matters awareness week

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  30. Volunteers week

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  31. Committee meeting – Healthwatch Gateshead

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    14 October 2020

  32. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  33. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  34. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.