1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Small Steps to Feel Good

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    Howfit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

  3. Stoptober is back!

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    Stoptober is back! The campaign is calling on smokers to join 2.3 million others who have made a quit attempt in the past decade. Over 6 million adults in England still smoke. It remains the leading cause of premature death, with almost 75,000 preventable deaths a year.

  4. Caring for Care Givers in Gateshead

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    This survey was developed by Healthwatch Gateshead to help Gateshead Council understand the experiences of care givers (unpaid carers) as we come out of the Covid 19 pandemic.

  5. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  6. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  7. Don't box me in - young people-friendly services

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    We ran a questionnaire during spring 2020 to find out how young people felt about the way health professionals treated them. We used ‘You’re Welcome’ criteria and feedback as guidance (quality criteria set out by the Department of Health and Social Care).

  8. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

  9. Useful Resources

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    We’ve compiled a number of useful links and downloadable resources to help you stay informed.

  10. Share your views on the North East Ambulance Service

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    While people think about the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) as ambulances responding to 999 calls, nearly two-thirds of their work is answering calls to NHS111. From life-threatening emergencies to general health advice, NEAS plays a key role in the North East healthcare system.

  11. Take part in our Hospital Discharge survey!

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    We are looking to gather experiences of those who have been discharged from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the last 12 months on Pathway 0.