News and reports

Our 2025 Annual Survey received 278 responses, providing insights on a range of health and/or social care services.

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

Women across the North East and North Cumbria have had their say about NHS healthcare in the Big Conversation report, published on International Women's Day.

Our report "Lived experiences of women in Gateshead accessing healthcare and HRT treatment for menopause symptoms" is now available.

We ran a short survey in February and March this year, asking local people about their decisions around the COVID-19 and Flu vaccine this winter.

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

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

In partnership with Gateshead Council's Integrated Adults and Social Care Services we have published a new report focusing on the transition from children's social care to adult social care for young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 24 September 2024.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 23 July 2024.

Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Gateshead Committee Meeting on 10 June 2024.

This year, Healthwatch Gateshead has focused on reaching out further to people in their communities to support them and hear their views. Download our latest Annual Report to find about more about all the work we've done to support local communities and help your voice to be heard.