1. Advice and Information -

    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.
  2. Advice and Information -

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

    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.
  4. Report -

    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.
  5. News -

    With living costs on the rise, Healthwatch England’s new findings show that health inequalities are widening as people in every part of the country struggle to pay for dental care.
  6. Report -

    Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into
    NHS Dentistry Submission
  7. Advice and Information -

    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.
  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