News and reports

We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the government’s recent decision to close Healthwatch England and transfer the responsibilities of local Healthwatch (such as Healthwatch Gateshead) to NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities.

We will not know the full implications of the government’s proposals until we see the details within the NHS 10 year plan, the Penny Dash Review into Patient Safety and ultimately the legislation has been agreed and published by parliament.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 12 March 2025.

Tell Us North, the host organisation for Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle, is now an accredited Real Living Wage employer. This means that all Healthwatch Gateshead staff are paid the Real Living Wage.

Healthwatch Gateshead services will be closed for the easter bank holiday weekend from Thursday 17th April at 4pm until Tuesday the 22nd of April at 10am.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 14 Jan 2025.

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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 2025, stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Gateshead.

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

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 19 November 2024.

Healthwatch Gateshead invites you to learn about the new NHS 10 Year Plan and have your say about the future of local services at Gateshead Central Library.

Take part in the biggest public conversation about the future of the NHS, and have your say!