News and reports

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

10 July 2019, 10am —12 noon
St Mary’s Heritage Centre, Gateshead

Throughout the autumn and winter of 2018 we gathered the views and experiences of groups and communities on mental health services in Newcastle and Gateshead.

We worked with several local organisations, which carried out research on our behalf. You can read all the ‘mini reports’ that contributed to this main report at www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/mental-health-mini-reports

Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2018-19.

During autumn 2018 we investigated how proposed cuts to adult social care funding by Gateshead Council might impact on services users and their carers.

7 November 2018, 1—3pm
Room 1B, Davison Building

During autumn 2018 the Local Government Association (LGA) asked people to think about the future of adult social care and support. As part of this we asked the views of Gateshead residents. The responses received are in this document, and also formed part of the response from Gateshead’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which was submitted to government.

This joint conference between Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead examined the principles, approaches and methods we use to engage with the public.

Healthwatch Gateshead annual report 2017-18

During the autumn of 2017 Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle gathered the views and experiences from people, and their carers, who have been through the NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) process.

During summer 2017 we gathered the views and experiences of carers on carer’s assessments in Gateshead in order to provide evidence for providers and commissioners to improve access and service provision.

31 October 2017 – 10.00am 12pm
Bewicks, Gateshead Civic Centre