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March 2025 Committee Meeting - Healthwatch Gateshead
Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 12 March 2025.
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Latest reports and publication
Sister Winifred Laver Centre - Enter and View Report
Our report "Sister Winifred Laver Centre - Enter and View Report…
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Patient Experiences of Hospital Discharge Pathways 0 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Our report "Patient Experiences of Hospital Discharge Pathways 0…
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Advice and information
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
What is a health and care passport?
Have you heard of Health and Care Passports? They're designed to be an easy way to give care professionals all the information they need to…
Your right to an NHS dentist
Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
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