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January 2025 Committee Meeting - Healthwatch Newcastle
Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on 22 January 2024.
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"I wanted to be more involved in issues related to health and services within Newcastle and also it’s been an opportunity to meet new people. I’ve been involved in focus groups where I had the opportunity to network with other organisations, sharing concerns and actions along with sharing information. I also share surveys for research and attend regular Healthwatch meetings.”
Latest reports and publication
Covid 19 and Flu Vaccination Take Up by the Public
We ran a short survey in February and March this year, asking local…
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November 2024 Committee Meeting - Healthwatch Newcastle
Read our minutes from the Healthwatch Newcastle Committee Meeting on…
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Advice and information
How to Raise Concerns with Your Practice Manager
At times, patients may have concerns about the services provided by their GP practice. Whether it’s about appointment availability, communication…
NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment
Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment
Getting a second opinion about your care
A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment…
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