1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    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. Dentistry in Newcastle & Gateshead

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    Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into
    NHS Dentistry Submission

  7. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    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. 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.

  9. You and Your Local Pharmacy

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    Are you prepared for the May bank holidays?
    Have you ordered your repeat prescriptions yet?
    We just wanted to remind you so that you don't run out of medication on your lovely vacations!

  10. You and Your Local Pharmacy: Provision in Gateshead

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    Healthwatch Gateshead engaged with local residents to understand their experiences using pharmacies and specifically asked about:
    • The reasons respondents visited their local pharmacy and the services they used.
    • Any recent changes to the opening hours of local pharmacies that respondents were aware of and the impact, if any, these changes had.
    • Local people’s awareness and usage of other pharmacies in the Gateshead area.
    During a one month engagement period between 24th April and the 24th May 2023, residents of Gateshead shared their experiences using pharmacies in Gateshead.