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Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle welcome New Research and Engagement Manager
Healthwatch Newcastle proudly announces the appointment of Afsana Begum as their dynamic new Research and Engagement Manager. Armed with an impressive degree in Public Health, Afsana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will further…
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Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2023 , stay up to date with activities of your local Healthwatch.
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October's online forum
Don't miss our upcoming Online Forum featuring "Barnardo's Young Dads Service." This dedicated program offers vital support and guidance to young fathers navigating parenthood's challenges.
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Annual Joint Meeting
We are delighted to announce that the time has come for our much-anticipated Annual Joint Meeting, and we cordially invite you to join us for this significant event. This gathering serves as a valuable platform to strengthen our collaboration, share…
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Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead October Newsletter
October is going to be a busy month in the Healthwatch Newcastle and Gateshead office, as we’re planning more outreach, engagement, and activities than ever before… we’re out and about at a few events this month so come and meet the team!
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Your experiences of Dentistry in 2023
People have been telling us about challenges they face getting NHS dentistry. As a result we are working with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) in…
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Read all our Monthly Newsletters for 2024 , stay up to date with information and activities from Healthwatch Newcastle.
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Joint Healthwatch Response to Latest CQC Report on Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Following on from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports on Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Hospital Trust. Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch…
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Committee meeting – Healthwatch Newcastle
Minutes of committee meeting held on 08 November 2023
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The Impact of Winter Pressures and the Cost of Living 2022-2023
The sudden rise in energy prices and accompanying increase in inflation in 2022 led to a big leap in the cost of living for people in the UK and wage growth since summer 2021 had not kept pace with inflation. Added to this, inflation has been higher in essential goods and services such as food prices. The cost-of-living crisis has dropped out of the news over the summer, but Citizens Advice Bureau Newcastle reports that there has been no drop-off in requests for support, especially around financial matters, and material support.
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