1. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

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

    Report -

    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).

  3. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  5. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

    Advice and Information -

    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  6. Resilient communities in Gateshead

    Report -

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

  7. NHS waiting times – what are your experiences?

    News -

    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

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

    Report -

    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.

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

    Report -

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

  10. Impact of COVID-19 on Gateshead patients

    Report -

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

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

    Report -

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