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. Experiences of dental services in Gateshead

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    Healthwatch teams across the North East region saw a significant increase in concerns about accessing NHS dental care during 2021. Eight local Healthwatch worked together to gather people’s experiences in the region. This report outlines survey findings for people living in and accessing dental care in Gateshead from March 2020 to December 2021.

  16. Experiences of dental services in the North East

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    Healthwatch teams across the North East region saw a significant increase in concerns about accessing NHS dental care during 2021. Eight local Healthwatch worked together to gather people’s experiences in the region. This report outlines our collective survey findings from March 2020 to January 2022.

  17. Stress Awareness Month

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  18. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  19. International midwifes' day

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  20. International nurses' day

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  21. Volunteers Week

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  22. Pride Month

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  23. Carers Week

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  24. Men's Health Week

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  25. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  26. World Breastfeeding Week

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  27. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  28. World patient safety day

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  29. International week of deaf people

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  30. International da of sign languages

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  31. World Pharmacists' day

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  32. Black history month

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  33. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  34. Dyslexia week

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  35. World mental health day

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  36. Developmental language disorder day

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  37. Movember

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  38. National stress awareness day

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  39. National self care week

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  40. Transgender day of remembrance

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  41. Carers' rights day

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  42. International day of persons with disabilities

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  43. International volunteer day

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  44. 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.

  45. Patient safety incident reporting

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    Did you know members of the public can now report patient safety incidents directly to the NHS’s National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS)?

  46. Colonoscopy confidence

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    We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred. Bowel Cancer UK has launched the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign to explain what a colonoscopy is, why it matters and encourage people to attend their appointment.

  47. NHS dentistry myth busting

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    Healthwatch in the North East have acted on feedback from local people. Together, we have produced a ‘myth busting’ booklet to dispel the most common rumours about NHS dentistry.

    The leaflet gives the facts about what it means to be registered with a practice, why you may be offered a private appointment and what is emergency care?

    Download the NHS dentistry myth busting booklet

  48. Resilient communities in Gateshead

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    Resilient communities in Gateshead: reflections on the impact of COVID-19