1. Advice and Information -

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

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
  3. Report -

    During summer 2017 we gathered the views and experiences of carers on carer’s assessments in Gateshead in order to provide evidence for providers and commissioners to improve access and service provision.
  4. Report -

    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.
  5. Report -

    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
  6. Report -

    This report builds on our ‘Don’t box me in’ report. Young people and their parents/carers were asked how easy or difficult it was for young people to access health services in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  7. Report -

    Healthwatch Gateshead, working in partnership with the Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), engaged with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families (CYP&F) to understand their experiences across education, health, and social services. The feedback from the CYP&F will feed into the joint commissioning strategy in Gateshead to help ensure the strategy reflects local needs.
  8. Report -

    Healthwatch England report on 360 degree feedback on Healthwatch Gateshead's performance to date.
  9. Report -

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

    Our annual report for 2020–21 outlines our activities over the year to understand and improve people's experiences of social care and health services in Gateshead.
  11. Report -

    In late 2021 we asked a cross cutting stakeholder and partner group of 42 organisations to complete our stakeholder feedback survey. This was used to steer us on our recent changes and if they were working.
  12. Report -

    Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting- Agenda
  13. Report -

    19 October 2021
  14. Report -

    14 October 2020
  15. Report -

    10 July 2019, 10am —12 noon
    St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead
  16. Report -

    7 November 2018, 1—3pm
    Room 1B, Davison Building
  17. Report -

    31 October 2017 – 10.00am 12pm
    Bewicks, Gateshead Civic Centre
  18. Report -

    This is a copy of our Record Keeping and Retention Policy
  19. Report -

    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.
  20. Report -

    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.
  21. Report -

    Our Safeguarding policies outline what our processes and steps are to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults we engage with.
  22. Report -

    Our Whistleblowing policy is intended to assist staff and volunteers who believe they have discovered malpractice or wrongdoing within Tell Us North, by enabling them to raise their concerns in a responsible and effective manner.
  23. Report -

    Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting- 17/01/23
  24. Report -

    Minutes of the committee meeting held on 18/04/2023
  25. Report -

    Read our latest annual report and all that we have done through the year as your local Healthwatch.
  26. News -

    We are delighted to announce that the time has come for our much-anticipated Annual Joint Meeting, and we cordially invite you to join us for this significant event. This gathering serves as a valuable platform to strengthen our collaboration, share insights, and align our efforts for continued success.
  27. Report -

    This policy applies to all relevant decisions made by Tell Us North, Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead.
  28. News -

    Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2024 , stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Gateshead.
  29. News -

    Celebrating Success: A Heartfelt Thank You for Making Our Annual Joint Meeting a Triumph!
  30. Report -

    Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting
  31. News -

    Healthwatch Gateshead proudly announces the appointment of Afsana Begum as their dynamic new Research and Engagement Manager. Armed with an impressive degree in Public Health, Afsana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will further invigorate the organisations' commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals accessing health and social care services in Newcastle and Gateshead.
  32. Report -

    Minutes of committee meeting held on 31 October 2023