As trustees, we would like to express our sincere thanks to AJ for their outstanding contribution to Involve North East. AJ has led the organisation through a period of significant change across both the charity sector and the NHS...Read more: www.involvene.org.uk/thank-you-aj/

Exciting News! We're joining the @healthworks.bsky.social family. Combining 30 years of expertise in community engagement & research with Healthworks’ experience delivering community health programmes, we’ll expand our impact ensuring local voices shape services, policy & research.

Did you miss our latest newsletter? 🔎 Read what we got up to in 2025 📊 Explore our latest research findings 🌍️ Learn about where we've been 🔭 Find out what's on our horizon and more... Read it here: mailchi.mp/4c6b67adf44f... Never miss an edition: buff.ly/47g3GnA

Safety for women and girls is a priority of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. They want to hear your experiences of travelling in the region to identify where change is most needed. Complete the survey here: orlo.uk/Ti7br

It doesn't matter what you call it, as long as you do it! Listening to your communities, service users or patients is so important - they are experts in what they need. Need support to involve, engage & amplify community voices? Contact us! 👉️ www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Our spring newsletter is here! 🔎 Read what we got up to in 2025 📊 Explore our latest research findings 🌍️ Learn about where we've been 🔭 Find out what's on our horizon and much more... Read it here: mailchi.mp/4c6b67adf44f... Never miss an edition: buff.ly/47g3GnA

Really interesting morning learning from Home Group staff about new data protection and GDPR guidelines. Thanks for organising @connectedvoice.bsky.social Sector Connector!

We're excited to be running a series of workshops on behalf of Karbon Homes over the next couple of weeks exploring residents' experiences! #ResidentInvolvement #HaveYourSay #Listen

Did you know...we provide FREE resources to help people navigate the NHS. We're passionate about ensuring everyone has equal access to local services & our English for Health videos do just that! 👉️https://www.involvene.org.uk/resources-for-patients/ Need help to co-design something? Get in touch!

We're excited to attend @connectedvoice.bsky.social's AGM this afternoon which focuses on the theme of Building Community. Hopefully see some of you there! 👋

The North East Ambulance Service is looking for people to join their new Patient and Public Research Group to help shape their research & make sure people's views are included from the start. Email Karl to find out more: [email protected]

Why bother speaking to people and finding out what they want? We know what they'll say don't we? Check out the video to see why we do what we do! Need help to hear your community's voices? buff.ly/3Q1VG2q #Listen #AmplifyingVoices #Community #PublicInvolvement

"Good engagement isn’t about choosing the easiest or the quickest method. It’s about choosing the one that respects the complexity of people’s lives—and genuinely listens" writes Leah Lamb in her blog exploring how to move beyond surveys. Learn more here: www.involvene.org.uk/how-to-choos...

❔ What do organisations think about working with us? 👀 Interested in learning what we can do for you? 👉 Feel free to get in touch! www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Our 2025 Annual Review has arrived! Inside, you’ll find a diverse range of projects from the past year, involving people of all ages across multiple areas, with co-production at the core of our research. Feel free to explore it in your own time here: www.involvene.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Have your say on how & where CNTW provides specialist inpatient mental health care for autistic adults & adults with a learning disability. Take the survey or go along to an event: 👇️ www.cntw.nhs.uk/news/learnin...

We'll be at @NorthumbriaUni Coach Lane Campus tomorrow supporting #UniMentalHealthDay and helping students register with local GP practices. Come along and find out more! Learn more about the service here: buff.ly/4deKDwt

Project evaluations help us understand what’s working, what needs adjusting, and where even greater impact can be created. They're at the heart of what we do at INE, turning insights into meaningful actions for you. We're here to help: www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Co-designing resources with communities ensures they are relevant, trusted & effective as they're shaped by the experiences of people who will use them. Can we help your communities create resources to help them take control of their health & wellbeing? www.involvene.org.uk/resources-fo...

Co-designing resources with communities ensures they are relevant, trusted & effective as they're shaped by the experiences of people who will use them. Can we help your communities create resources to help them take control of their health & wellbeing? www.involvene.org.uk/resources-fo...

Did you miss our latest newsletter? 💣️ Learn about the impact of our work in 2025 🥳 Celebrate our student GP registration service 🦻 Hear what we're working on now 📖 Read our latest blog exploring engagement methods Read it here: mailchi.mp/b54594122e9c... Never miss an edition: buff.ly/47g3GnA

We had a great morning learning about opportunities for VCSE organisations to get involved in research in Newcastle, Gateshead & beyond. Lots of food for thought to help amplify community voices! @NCLPartnership @vonnehwb @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @connectedvoice.bsky.social haref

Live, work or socialise in Newcastle? Help shape the city's future by sharing what you value, what you'd like to change. Your voice will help shape the city’s future. Survey for adults new.newcastle.gov.uk/newcastles-b... Survey for Children and Young people: forms.office.com/e/aQFjrKPvNB

Our winter newsletter is here! 💣️ Learn about the impact of our work in 2025 🥳 Celebrate our student GP registration service 🦻 Hear what we're working on now 📖 Read our latest blog exploring engagement methods mailchi.mp/b54594122e9c... Sign up here: buff.ly/47g3GnA

We're @NorthumbriaUni Welcome Event in Escape, in the Students Union tomorrow, 15.00-17.00. We're helping students register with a GP practice through our online service. If you need support or have any questions, come and say hi! 👋@NorthumbriaSU.

👀 What do organisations think about working with us? 🔍 Interested in finding out how we can help you? 👉 Drop us a line! www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/ 💻 or visit: www.involvene.org.uk

It doesn't matter what you call it, as long as you do it! Listening to your communities, service users or patients is so important - they are experts in what they need. If you'd like support to involve, engage and amplify community voices, contact us! 👇 www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board want to better understand how people feel about palliative and end of life care to help shape future services. Please complete their anonymous survey and share your views: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nencicb/th...

Why bother speaking to people and finding out what they want? We know what they'll say don't we? Check out the video to see why we do what we do! We can help you amplify those voices: buff.ly/3Q1VG2q #Listen #AmplifyCommunityVoices #PatientEngagement #PublicEngagement

Did you know...we provide FREE resources to help people navigate the NHS. We're passionate about ensuring everyone has equal access to local services & our English for Health videos do just that! 👇 www.involvene.org.uk/resources-fo... Need help to co-design something similar? Get in touch!

We're @NorthumbriaUni Pathway Induction event tomorrow! Come and see us in Room 405 Sandyford Building 10.00-12.30 where we'll be helping students register with a GP practice through our online service and answering your questions! 👋

At the start of a new year we've been reflecting on some of our achievements in 2025. What will 2026 hold for us? If you'd like support around qualitative research, student GP registration, project evaluation, health literacy or anything in between do get in touch! buff.ly/3Q1VG2q

It's so important to have your say on local health services, they can't change without your input!👇

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026 from all of us at Involve North East!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Involve North East. We wish you all a peaceful and restful break.

Just to let you know...

We held our annual staff festive quiz this week and wondered if you fancied playing along and testing your general knowledge... 🎄☃️

Co-designing resources with communities ensures they are relevant, trusted & effective as they're shaped by the experiences of people who will use them. Can we help your communities create resources to help them take control of their health & wellbeing? www.involvene.org.uk/resources-fo...

Did you know...we've been amplifying community voices for almost 30 years! 👀 Take a look at: Where we came from www.involvene.org.uk/history/ What else we offer: www.involvene.org.uk/our-brochure/ And get in touch if we can help you 👉 www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Project evaluations help us understand what’s working, what needs adjusting and where even greater impact can be created. They're at the heart of what we do at INE, turning insights into meaningful actions for you. Need an evaluation? We're here to help: www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

❔ What do organisations think about working with us? 👀 Interested in learning what we can do for you, from amplifying community voices, to evaluating projects? 🔍 Have and nosey at our website: www.involvene.org.uk 👉 Or Get in touch for a chat ! www.involvene.org.uk/contact-us/

Day 5 of #UKCharityWeek. We're celebrating Chilli Studios, who recently supported us with co-production work to redesign health information resources. Learn more: www.chillistudios.co.uk Find out how we can help you with co-production & health literacy: www.involvene.org.uk

It's day 4 of #UKCharityWeek we're sharing the love for The Comfrey Project, who recently supported us with some community engagement work. Find out more here: thecomfreyproject.org.uk And find out how we can help you with amplifying your community's voices: www.involvene.org.uk

On day 3 of #UKCharityWeek we're sharing the love & shouting about If U Care Share, a charity we're currently working with to evaluate one of their programmes. Find out more here: www.ifucareshare.co.uk And find out how we can help you with evaluations & more here: www.involvene.org.uk

Day 2 of #UKCharityWeek, raising awareness & support for charities. Today we're shouting about @changegrowlive, who we worked with for our Gateshead Women's Health Hub evaluation. Learn more: www.changegrowlive.org We can help you with evaluations & more: www.involvene.org.uk

#UKCharityWeek is a yearly celebration dedicated to raising awareness & support for charities across the UK. Today we're shouting about ourselves, but over the next 4 days we'll share some brilliant charities. Find out about what else we offer: www.involvene.org.uk

A powerful & insightful morning at @VONNENews annual conference & AGM. We learnt how VCSE organisations can understand and respond to changing political climates and public opinions. And listened to some brilliant panel discussions. Lots of food for thought!

Why bother speaking to people & finding out what they want? We know what they'll say don't we? But what you see is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don't listen to people & hear their experiences you'll never see the full picture - we can help you: involvene.org.uk

Did you miss our latest newsletter? 👀 📣 Learn how we've been amplifying community voices and what we're working on now ✨ Check out our new brochure ⚖️ And read out latest blog on health inequalities! 👉 mailchi.mp/7f71948e1918... Sign up here: buff.ly/47g3GnA

Will we see any of you here tomorrow? Come say hi 👋