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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. -
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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. -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
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Our monthly forums are a chance for anyone and everyone to learn more about health and social care services in our area. We aim to keep you updated with any changes to services in particular, and health and social care in general. This is for sharing, so while we have a lot to say, we also want to hear your views and feedback, and answer your questions. -
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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
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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)?
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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch England report on 360 degree feedback on Healthwatch Gateshead's performance to date. -
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Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2019-20. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting- Agenda
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19 October 2021
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14 October 2020 -
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10 July 2019, 10am —12 noon
St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead
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7 November 2018, 1—3pm
Room 1B, Davison Building
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31 October 2017 – 10.00am 12pm
Bewicks, Gateshead Civic Centre -
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This is a copy of our Record Keeping and Retention Policy -
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Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved. -
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Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.
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Our Safeguarding policies outline what our processes and steps are to ensure the safeguarding of children and adults we engage with. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Gateshead Committee meeting- 17/01/23 -
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Minutes of the committee meeting held on 18/04/2023 -
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Read our latest annual report and all that we have done through the year as your local Healthwatch. -
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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. -
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This policy applies to all relevant decisions made by Tell Us North, Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead. -
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Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2024 , stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Gateshead. -
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Celebrating Success: A Heartfelt Thank You for Making Our Annual Joint Meeting a Triumph! -
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Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting -
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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. -
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Minutes of committee meeting held on 31 October 2023