1. What is adult social care?

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    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.

  2. Small Steps to Feel Good

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    Howfit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

  3. Stoptober is back!

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    Stoptober is back! The campaign is calling on smokers to join 2.3 million others who have made a quit attempt in the past decade. Over 6 million adults in England still smoke. It remains the leading cause of premature death, with almost 75,000 preventable deaths a year.

  4. Caring for Care Givers in Gateshead

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    This survey was developed by Healthwatch Gateshead to help Gateshead Council understand the experiences of care givers (unpaid carers) as we come out of the Covid 19 pandemic.

  5. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  6. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  7. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  8. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  9. Supporting effective GP patient participation groups

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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).

  10. Blaydon Urgent Treatment Centre now open for walk-in appointments

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    Blaydon Urgent Treatment Centre now open for walk-in appointments

  11. NHS waiting times – what are your experiences?

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    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.

  12. GP mystery shopping report - September

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    Telephone Mystery Shopping Project 30 September 2016
    GP Practices Across Gateshead

  13. GP access and Out of Hours Provision Survey 2015

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    Healthwatch Gateshead (HWG) was receiving anecdotal comments on access to GPs and Out of Hours Provision. We acknowledged that there appears to be a common theme both regionally and nationally and we wanted to try and establish a clearer picture of how things are working for the residents of Gateshead

  14. PPG forum report — February 2020

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    The report from the first forum, held in February 2020. This forum supports and develops patient participation groups (PPGs) in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  15. Impact of COVID-19 on Gateshead patients

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

  16. The Diabetes Epidemic in the UK: Unveiling the 5 Million Milestone

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    In a groundbreaking revelation, the latest report from Diabetes UK has sent shockwaves through the nation's healthcare landscape. The number of people living with diabetes in the UK has surpassed the 5 million mark for the first time, marking a significant milestone that demands our attention. This unprecedented figure not only highlights the scale of the diabetes epidemic but also underscores the urgent need for awareness, education, and proactive measures to tackle this growing public health challenge.

  17. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    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 out of your GP appointment.