News and reports

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!

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).

Healthwatch Gateshead will be closed for the winter bank holidays from 4pm on the Tuesday 24th of December until 10am on Thursday the 2nd of January.

We would like to wish everyone in Gateshead happy holidays from the Tell Us North and Healthwatch Gateshead team!

With the festive season fast approaching, we are encouraging patients across the region to order and collect their repeat prescriptions early to avoid potential holiday disruptions.

Today is White Ribbon Day, when men and boys are called upon to change cultures and end violence against women and girls.

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

The Government and NHS England are asking the public to share their ideas for the next big plan for the NHS by launching 'Change NHS', a consultation to help shape a 10-year recovery plan.

On the 19th of September we held our Annual Joint Meeting, shared between Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle. It was an opportunity sharing our recent achievements, our current activities and our plans for the future, as well as receive feedback and input from partner organisations and the general public.