News and reports

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.

After a public listening period, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced their decision on gluten-free prescriptions.

We are looking to hear the experiences of unpaid caregivers for people with dementia.

Learn how you can find and access NHS dental care in the North East and North Cumbria.