A Big Conversation about women's health

Report - 13 May 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.

We're proud to say that the Big Conversation report includes contributions from 269 women in Gateshead, gathered with the help of our engagement team.

When discussing women's experiences of mental health and accessing mental health treatment, one woman in Gateshead said: 

“Mental health is another aspect that is personally very important. I think there are still not enough services and getting appointments for therapy takes way too long. I think these services need to improve drastically as it directly impacts all other aspects of life also. My mental wellbeing has a great impact on my energy levels as well as other (more accepted) illnesses and conditions.”

You can read the whole report here:
https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/womens-health-in-spotlight-as-ground-breaking-report-is-published/

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