News and reports

In May 2020 CBC Health GP Federation asked us to develop a survey for GP patients in Gateshead on the impact of COVID-19.

We launched a survey in May 2020 titled ‘COVID-19: your experiences of health and social care’. This is the report on the responses we received up to the end of May 2020.

Following on from the report Xenzone, the company who manages and operates the service Kooth gave some information and a response to the report, highlighting their learning and approach moving forwards to promote Kooth across both Newcastle and Gateshead

Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2019-20.

During autumn 2019 we used a variety of methods to engage with people about their experiences of Adult Social Care Direct in Gateshead

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.