Healthwatch Newcastle
@healthwatchncl.bsky.social
Helping everyone in Newcastle speak up about social care and NHS services. Need free, independent & confidential information? Get in touch: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
Collectively, local Healthwatch engaged with over 370,000 people in the last year. Their work provides a unique insight into people's experiences of health and care services, as highlighted in this review: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
Local Healthwatch Impacts 2025-26
"Local Healthwatch organisations continue to make a significant contribution to improving people’s access to health and care services. They reduce inequalities, strengthen community-based support and ...
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September 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Collectively, local Healthwatch engaged with over 370,000 people in the last year. Their work provides a unique insight into people's experiences of health and care services, as highlighted in this review: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
Giving out information at Northumbria Freshers Fair! It can be hard for students to access local services, so please get in touch if you need information about health and social care: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
Thank you to @northumbriauni.bsky.social for having us at their event.
Thank you to @northumbriauni.bsky.social for having us at their event.
September 23, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Giving out information at Northumbria Freshers Fair! It can be hard for students to access local services, so please get in touch if you need information about health and social care: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us
Thank you to @northumbriauni.bsky.social for having us at their event.
Thank you to @northumbriauni.bsky.social for having us at their event.
Protect your little one from flu this winter – and help keep the whole family safe! Free flu nasal sprays are now available for 2–3-year-olds: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Appointments available from your GP now or online at a local pharmacy for appointments from the 1st of October.
Appointments available from your GP now or online at a local pharmacy for appointments from the 1st of October.
September 23, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Protect your little one from flu this winter – and help keep the whole family safe! Free flu nasal sprays are now available for 2–3-year-olds: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Appointments available from your GP now or online at a local pharmacy for appointments from the 1st of October.
Appointments available from your GP now or online at a local pharmacy for appointments from the 1st of October.
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Earlier this year, we analysed the mental health care experiences of children, young people and their families.
We need better joined-up working across the NHS, schools, care and the voluntary sector to address key issues in this vital service.
https://bit.ly/4vfhFWM
We need better joined-up working across the NHS, schools, care and the voluntary sector to address key issues in this vital service.
https://bit.ly/4vfhFWM
September 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Earlier this year, we analysed the mental health care experiences of children, young people and their families.
We need better joined-up working across the NHS, schools, care and the voluntary sector to address key issues in this vital service.
https://bit.ly/4vfhFWM
We need better joined-up working across the NHS, schools, care and the voluntary sector to address key issues in this vital service.
https://bit.ly/4vfhFWM
From the 1st of September , children aged 2 and 3 years can get their free flu nasal spray vaccine at their GP surgery.
You can also book online at a participating pharmacy for appointments starting on the 1st of October: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
You can also book online at a participating pharmacy for appointments starting on the 1st of October: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
From the 1st of September , children aged 2 and 3 years can get their free flu nasal spray vaccine at their GP surgery.
You can also book online at a participating pharmacy for appointments starting on the 1st of October: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
You can also book online at a participating pharmacy for appointments starting on the 1st of October: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
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Are you a carer? Do you look after someone who had a bad hospital discharge in the last year?
We want to learn more about what happened.
Share your story by clicking on the link below.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospitaldischarge/
We want to learn more about what happened.
Share your story by clicking on the link below.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospitaldischarge/
September 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Are you a carer? Do you look after someone who had a bad hospital discharge in the last year?
We want to learn more about what happened.
Share your story by clicking on the link below.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospitaldischarge/
We want to learn more about what happened.
Share your story by clicking on the link below.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospitaldischarge/
All secondary school children in Years 7-11, will be recommended to have a free flu vaccine this year.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
September 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
All secondary school children in Years 7-11, will be recommended to have a free flu vaccine this year.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Signups for our Annual Joint Meeting close on the 28th of September! Please sign up via Eventbrite if you'd like to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
September 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Signups for our Annual Joint Meeting close on the 28th of September! Please sign up via Eventbrite if you'd like to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
Have you used Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle? There's power in your feedback to help services improve.
Take our survey and share your experiences: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2026-08...
Survey closes 14th October 2026.
Take our survey and share your experiences: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2026-08...
Survey closes 14th October 2026.
September 8, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Have you used Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle? There's power in your feedback to help services improve.
Take our survey and share your experiences: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2026-08...
Survey closes 14th October 2026.
Take our survey and share your experiences: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2026-08...
Survey closes 14th October 2026.
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This week, Blood Pressure UK are asking if you #KnowYourNumbers?
Visit their website for more details and find out how you can help combat high blood pressure, even if you're not a health professional! www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu...
Visit their website for more details and find out how you can help combat high blood pressure, even if you're not a health professional! www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu...
September 7, 2026 at 8:35 AM
This week, Blood Pressure UK are asking if you #KnowYourNumbers?
Visit their website for more details and find out how you can help combat high blood pressure, even if you're not a health professional! www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu...
Visit their website for more details and find out how you can help combat high blood pressure, even if you're not a health professional! www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu...
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Having had a close family member recently experience a stroke, it is more important than ever to share this sort of brilliant information about what to do in that situation - acting fast saves lives!
(Thankfully he is doing OK, thank you again NHS!)
#Stroke #StrokeAwareness #PublicHealth
(Thankfully he is doing OK, thank you again NHS!)
#Stroke #StrokeAwareness #PublicHealth
Would you know what to do in case of a stroke? Healthwatch Newcastle volunteer Rajan Nair has some useful information to share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylg...
Stroke Information Video - Healthwatch Newcastle
YouTube video by Healthwatch Newcastle
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August 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Having had a close family member recently experience a stroke, it is more important than ever to share this sort of brilliant information about what to do in that situation - acting fast saves lives!
(Thankfully he is doing OK, thank you again NHS!)
#Stroke #StrokeAwareness #PublicHealth
(Thankfully he is doing OK, thank you again NHS!)
#Stroke #StrokeAwareness #PublicHealth
Did you know all the things the NHS App can do?
- Request repeat prescriptions
- Book and manage appointments
- Read your healthcare messages
- See your test results and appointment notes
- Request repeat prescriptions
- Book and manage appointments
- Read your healthcare messages
- See your test results and appointment notes
August 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Did you know all the things the NHS App can do?
- Request repeat prescriptions
- Book and manage appointments
- Read your healthcare messages
- See your test results and appointment notes
- Request repeat prescriptions
- Book and manage appointments
- Read your healthcare messages
- See your test results and appointment notes
Our Latest Insights report is now out! During April-June, we heard from 2,210 people at 59 sessions across 19 locations around Newcastle.
You can read the full report on our website, including updates of our research projects and enter & view visits: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
You can read the full report on our website, including updates of our research projects and enter & view visits: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
August 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Our Latest Insights report is now out! During April-June, we heard from 2,210 people at 59 sessions across 19 locations around Newcastle.
You can read the full report on our website, including updates of our research projects and enter & view visits: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
You can read the full report on our website, including updates of our research projects and enter & view visits: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-...
Come to our Annual Joint Meeting and discuss the future of the public voice in Newcastle and Gateshead!
The event is on the 30th of September 2026 at Gateshead College.
Register via Eventbrite to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
The event is on the 30th of September 2026 at Gateshead College.
Register via Eventbrite to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
August 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Come to our Annual Joint Meeting and discuss the future of the public voice in Newcastle and Gateshead!
The event is on the 30th of September 2026 at Gateshead College.
Register via Eventbrite to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
The event is on the 30th of September 2026 at Gateshead College.
Register via Eventbrite to get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
We had a great day at Newburn Activity Centre! Thank you to everybody who came to tell us about your experiences of health and social care.
August 25, 2026 at 9:29 AM
We had a great day at Newburn Activity Centre! Thank you to everybody who came to tell us about your experiences of health and social care.
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Did you feel ready to leave hospital when the time came?
If you were discharged from hospital in the past year, we want to learn about your experience.
Share your story: https://bit.ly/4qolIyr
If you were discharged from hospital in the past year, we want to learn about your experience.
Share your story: https://bit.ly/4qolIyr
August 24, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Did you feel ready to leave hospital when the time came?
If you were discharged from hospital in the past year, we want to learn about your experience.
Share your story: https://bit.ly/4qolIyr
If you were discharged from hospital in the past year, we want to learn about your experience.
Share your story: https://bit.ly/4qolIyr
Have you, or someone you support, had a delayed or difficult experience leaving hospital? If so - Healthwatch England want to hear about your experience:
We're researching people's experiences of hospital discharge. Could you help us? Take our survey or share with your networks. https://bit.ly/4qolIyr
August 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Have you, or someone you support, had a delayed or difficult experience leaving hospital? If so - Healthwatch England want to hear about your experience:
Would you know what to do in case of a stroke? Healthwatch Newcastle volunteer Rajan Nair has some useful information to share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylg...
Stroke Information Video - Healthwatch Newcastle
YouTube video by Healthwatch Newcastle
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Would you know what to do in case of a stroke? Healthwatch Newcastle volunteer Rajan Nair has some useful information to share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylg...
Have you used Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle? We'd love to hear from you: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/BFW5G6/
Your feedback will help service providers understand your experiences, and help them improve those services in the future!
Your feedback will help service providers understand your experiences, and help them improve those services in the future!
August 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Have you used Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle? We'd love to hear from you: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/BFW5G6/
Your feedback will help service providers understand your experiences, and help them improve those services in the future!
Your feedback will help service providers understand your experiences, and help them improve those services in the future!
What's on the agenda for our 2026 AJM?
Hear about our activities over the last year, take part in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.
Sign up via Eventbrite to secure your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
Hear about our activities over the last year, take part in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.
Sign up via Eventbrite to secure your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
August 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
What's on the agenda for our 2026 AJM?
Hear about our activities over the last year, take part in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.
Sign up via Eventbrite to secure your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
Hear about our activities over the last year, take part in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.
Sign up via Eventbrite to secure your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annua...
Have you ever noticed a headache, a new mole or a strange sensation and before long you are searching online becoming convinced it could be something serious? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing health anxiety:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Health Anxiety
Have you ever noticed a headache, a new mole or a strange sensation and before long you are searching online becoming convinced it could be something serious? Even after receiving reassurance from the...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk
August 13, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Have you ever noticed a headache, a new mole or a strange sensation and before long you are searching online becoming convinced it could be something serious? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing health anxiety:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Having your driving licence revoked for medical reasons can be a life-changing experience, but there are practical steps and sources of support that can help you maintain your independence and wellbeing:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
What to Do if Your Driving Licence is Revoked for Medical Reasons
Having your driving licence revoked for medical reasons can be a life-changing experience. For many people, driving is closely linked to independence, employment, social activities and everyday routin...
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August 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Having your driving licence revoked for medical reasons can be a life-changing experience, but there are practical steps and sources of support that can help you maintain your independence and wellbeing:
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-i...
Finishing Year 13, going to university or moving into halls for the first time this autumn? You are eligible for a free MenB vaccination. Book your vaccination appointments at community pharmacy today - www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
August 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Finishing Year 13, going to university or moving into halls for the first time this autumn? You are eligible for a free MenB vaccination. Book your vaccination appointments at community pharmacy today - www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
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Unsure what to expect from your healthcare? Healthwatch is here for you. Chat to your friendly local team today for straightforward information and advice. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list
August 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Unsure what to expect from your healthcare? Healthwatch is here for you. Chat to your friendly local team today for straightforward information and advice. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list
Free MenB vaccination from 20 July for eligible young people.
If you're under 25 and starting university or moving into student accommodation for the first time, protect yourself before term starts.
2 doses, 4 weeks apart, are needed.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
If you're under 25 and starting university or moving into student accommodation for the first time, protect yourself before term starts.
2 doses, 4 weeks apart, are needed.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
July 28, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Free MenB vaccination from 20 July for eligible young people.
If you're under 25 and starting university or moving into student accommodation for the first time, protect yourself before term starts.
2 doses, 4 weeks apart, are needed.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
If you're under 25 and starting university or moving into student accommodation for the first time, protect yourself before term starts.
2 doses, 4 weeks apart, are needed.
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...