1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Stress Awareness Month

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  4. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  5. International midwifes' day

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  6. International nurses' day

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  7. Volunteers Week

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  8. Pride Month

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  9. Carers Week

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  10. Men's Health Week

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  11. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  12. World Breastfeeding Week

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  13. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  14. World patient safety day

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  15. International week of deaf people

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  16. International da of sign languages

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  17. World Pharmacists' day

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  18. Black history month

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  19. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  20. Dyslexia week

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  21. World mental health day

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  22. Developmental language disorder day

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  23. Movember

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  24. National stress awareness day

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  25. National self care week

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  26. Transgender day of remembrance

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  27. Carers' rights day

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  28. International day of persons with disabilities

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  29. International volunteer day

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  30. 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.

  31. 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)?

  32. 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.

  33. 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

  34. Resilient communities in Gateshead

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

  35. Advice and support for under 25s in Gateshead

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    Advice and support for isolated young people under 25 in Gateshead

  36. Supporting effective GP patient participation groups

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    It has been a contractual requirement for each GP practice since April 2016 to have an active and involved Patient Participation Group (PPG).

  37. How are we funded?

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  38. Healthwatch Participation in Practice Award 2019-2022 interim report

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    It has been a contractual requirement for each GP practice since April 2016 to have an active and involved Patient Participation Group (PPG).

    We wanted to create a best practice award for PPGs aims to increase and improve the involvement of patients in their GP practice. Several GP practices in Newcastle and Gateshead participated in our pilot from autumn 2019 to February 2021. This interim report outlines what we did.

  39. The Accessible Information Standard – “Your Care Your Way”

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    Join the Your Care Your Way campaign

  40. Free weight management programme

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    A free weight management programme is available to adults living in Gateshead. The programme includes friendly specialist support to help lose weight and build healthy habits.

  41. Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting

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    Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting- Agenda

  42. Eight ways to make a difference

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    In 2019—2020 we focused on children and young people’s mental health services. Via a survey, focus group and one to one interviews, we heard from 239 people (103 children and young people and 136 parents and carers).

    Our main findings were that children, young people and their parents and carers do not have a full understanding of what a self-referral is and how to make one.

  43. Annual report 2021–22

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    Our annual report for 2021–22 outlines Healthwatch activities over the year to understand and improve people's experiences of social care and health services in Gateshead.

  44. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  45. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  46. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  47. Small Steps to Feel Good

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    Howfit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

  48. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.