News and reports

All 14 Healthwatch across the North East & North Cumbria have worked together to listen to people’s experiences of accessing GP care, the NHS App and Pharmacy First.

We have published the results of our 2026 Annual Survey, which received 237 responses. Find out how people in Gateshead assessed their local health and social care services.

Our report “Dementia Care and Impacts on Unpaid Caregivers” is now available.

Not everyone is safe to fast during Ramadan, depending on their health. However there are alternatives for people who cannot, as well as advice that is available to help people fast safely.

Read our Newsletters for 2026, stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Gateshead.

Talking about death is something many people find difficult, but your views can make a genuine difference to how support is given at one of the most important moments in life.

Our report "Appletree Grange Care Home Enter and View Report - January 2026" is now available.

Our Follow-Up Report on the outcomes of our original Enter and View Report is now available.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 4 October 2025.

We are asking everyone with experience of local health and social care services to take part in our annual survey.

The Christmas and New Year's Day bank holidays reduce the number of working days for GP practices and pharmacies.

Healthwatch Gateshead will be closed for the winter bank holidays from 4pm on the Wednesday 24th of December until 10am on Friday 2nd of January.