In January, the Tell Us North team spent time volunteering with The Bread and Butter Thing. As part of our commitment to social value, our staff helped pack food and load vans that deliver supplies to Food Clubs across the North East.

"I have a health problem, which service should I talk to?" Self Care at home: - Minor cuts and grazes - Minor bruises - Minor sprains - Coughs and colds Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help: - Feeling unwell - Unsure who to call - Anxious about health - Need help?

Rates of vaccination – one of the most effective public health interventions – are declining in the UK. Our latest research looks at Gloucestershire, an area with one of the highest uptake rates for adult vaccines, and what can be learned across the NHS. https://bit.ly/48q5Cgx

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after yourself - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter

The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today! It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including: ✅Funding opportunities ✅Volunteering opportunities ✅Upcoming events and training ✅Charity jobs mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve. Find out more about how you can get involved here: www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...

Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently? If so, the NHS wants to know what you think! Click on the following link to take part in the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...

We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Joint Meeting for Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle this week! Tell Us North hosts both of these local Healthwatch, and this important work wouldn’t be possible without our committee members, volunteers and staff.

It was wonderful to attend the 2025 Living Wage Champion awards! Thank you to @livingwageuk.bsky.social for inviting us, and congratulations to all the winners and nominees!

Some new decorations in the Tell Us North office, to celebrate our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer! Our Business Officer just put these up, we think they look great 😊

We've just published a report on Hospital Discharge experiences in Newcastle. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4516x5L

Welcome to the Living Wage movement @tellusnorth.bsky.social! 🙌

Welcome to the team 😀

Tell Us North are an accredited Real Living Wage employer! That means we have been recognised as paying our staff at least £12.60 per hour, the real UK living wage (outside of London) as determined by @livingwageuk.bsky.social.

Who are we? We're Tell Us North, a community interest company (CIC) in the North East of England. We believe that people’s views can improve health and social care services in the North of England. Find out more on our website: tellusnorth.org.uk

We are seeking applications for the volunteer position of Tell Us North Board Director: www.tellusnorth.org.uk/vacancies Do you have a passion for health and social care? Do you want to be a voice for local people and services? This might be the role for you!

Dan Milburn, Lead Officer for Healthwatch Newcastle, is doing the Great North Run this year to raise money for the Stroke Association! You can donate to Dan’s fundraising campaign here: events.stroke.org.uk/fundraisers/...