This winter, free Winter Health Check Events are coming to Gateshead FC! 🏆 Vaccines (flu, COVID-19) 🏆 Health checks & advice 🏆 Support to keep you and your family well Find out more on this webpage: www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/3497... Stay strong, stay safe, stay match ready. #BeWiseImmunise

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! www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10...

The deadline for our Autism and ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support Survey has been extended to the 12th of December! www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10... Are you aged 18-24 with a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD? Or did you receive a diagnosis after the age of 50? If so, we want to hear from you!

Pharmacies can now provide the #MorningAfterPill free of charge. This is part of a new national service, which ends the postcode lottery for receiving free contraception. Find out more about how pharmacies can help you. https://bit.ly/3JaANCR

Find out why our Autism & ADHD survey is important, in the worlds of Alan Guest, committee member for Healthwatch Gateshead: www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10...

Don't forget! If you're pregnant, you can speak to your midwife or GP surgery about getting vaccinated to protect both you and your baby from certain illnesses. #BeWiseImmunise

I just did the 50+ survey. Perhaps you will, too? 🙏😃 #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity

Are you aged 18-24 with a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD? Or did you receive a diagnosis after the age of 50? There's still time to have your say! www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10...

Whether it’s small improvement to your local service or a national policy change, your feedback makes a difference. Read how you’re making services better www.healthwatch.co.uk/our-impact

Some advice from the NHS about the NHS App! Have feedback on the NHS App? Visit our website, call us on 0800 038 5116 or email [email protected].

NHS North East and North Cumbria are looking to understand where people with a learning disability get help or support after a cancer diagnosis. If you want to be involved, contact [email protected]. You can find more information at: necldnetwork.co.uk/work-program...

“This project gives Autistic and ADHD people like me a chance to share what post-diagnosis support really looks like in Gateshead.” Follow the link below to find out more about our post-diagnostic support survey: www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10...

If you catch flu and you have a certain long term health condition, you are at a much higher risk of being seriously ill or hospitalised. Give yourself the best protection with the flu vaccine. Check your eligibility and book now: https://www.nhs.uk/book-flu

Would you like to receive updates about our latest news, engagement activities and research? Our mailing list is a great way to hear from us about our activities, events, news and opportunities to shape local services with your feedback: www.tinyurl.com/2s3j7wmp

Did you know? If you're a frontline health care worker, you're entitled to a free flu vaccine. Find out more by going to www.nhs.uk/vaccinations #BeWiseImmunise

If you’ve got 7 mins spare, we'd louvre you to book an eye test.

There's still time to have your say and shape our future priorities: www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10... We want you to share with us what you think is important around our four priority areas for the coming year! This survey closes on Thursday 23rd October (this week).

If you have an urgent but not life-threatening health problem, you can contact NHS 111 to find out if you need to go to A&E. Read our advice to find out more. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-09-11/when-should-i-use-nhs-111

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...

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...

Are you aged 18-24 with a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD? Or did you receive a diagnosis after the age of 50? If so, we want to know about the support you received! Follow the link below to take the survey: www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10...

As your local health and social care champion for Gateshead, your views shape our research! We want you to share with us what you think is important around our priority areas for the coming year. You can find the full survey here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/XIOBF1/

Be wise, immunise! The NHS wants to let parents know that 2-3 year olds are eligible for a free flu vaccine via nasal spray. You can check your eligibility for free flu & COVID-19 vaccines by going to www.nhs.uk/vaccinations #BeWiseImmunise

October marks Black History Month and it gives us the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture. The theme serves as a tribute to the strength and commitment of everyone today and throughout history from the Black community.

We've just published our latest newsletter, you can read it here! www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2025-02... You can also subscribe to our newsletter by clicking this link, to stay up-to-date with our latest news: eepurl.com/gume3f

The NHS has launched new guidelines on what to expect from your GP, and how to use their services. And they want your feedback! You can read the new guidelines here: www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/yo... And you can give your feedback on them here: www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/yo...

Thanks to your feedback, we advocated for NHS England to publish better data to highlight and address inequalities in people's experience of waiting for NHS treatment - https://bit.ly/4nhPO4h

Be wise, immunise! Find out if you're eligible for a free flu vaccination this year and how you can book an appointment here www.nhs.uk/conditions/f... #BeWiseImmunise

Local authorities are required to invite all adults aged 40-74 without a long-term condition for an NHS health check every 5 years. Our research, published today, shows that many men are missed - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-09-18/time-get-serious-about-mens-nhs-health-checks

We want to hear from unpaid carers for people with dementia, in west Gateshead. Does that sound like you? Your views can make a difference to support services! If you'd like to take part, call Healthwatch Gateshead on 08000 385 116 or email us [email protected].

And that’s a wrap on our 2025 AJM! Thank you to everyone who attended, your perspectives fuelled some great discussion about the future of the public voice in health and social care. And thank you to all our volunteers, committee members and staff who make this work possible!

Thank you to Whickham Library for hosting our drop-in last week, we'll be there again this Friday (the 19th) from 10am to 12 noon. Come chat with us!

You can now book your flu and Covid-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you’re eligible.  Appointments will start from 1 October.  You don’t need to wait to be invited. Find out more and book now: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/

We want to hear from unpaid carers for people with dementia, in west Gateshead. Does that sound like you? Your views can make a difference to support services! If you'd like to take part, call Healthwatch Gateshead on 08000 385 116 or email us [email protected].

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-20/what-help-can-you-get-pay-your-nhs-prescription

Think there’s no power in your feedback? Don’t believe it can make a difference to health and social care services? We want to show you that isn’t the case. Check out some recent examples of how you made a difference. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/our-impact

Are you eligible for a free flu vaccination? Find out here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f... #BeWiseImmunise

Don't miss your chance to join our Annual Joint Meeting, signups close on the 11th! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1576879050... This public meeting is a chance to hear about our activities, participate in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...

Thank you to all 595 people who talked to us about health and social care at Mela and Gateshead Pride Picnic this weekend!

Until the government makes more information available, we will continue to support local people to have their voices heard. However, a national petition calls on the government to keep an independent voice for the public: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Do you want better NHS services in your area? Whether you want to see improvements to the food in hospitals or a change opening hours, your feedback can improve care in your local services. Share your experience today. www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

Join us at Recovery College Collective for the Annual Joint Meeting of Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle on Tuesday the 16th of September (10am-1pm): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1576879050... Sign up and have your say!

Thank you for attending our WorkWell Focus Group! Your feedback helps make services better for everyone.

We’ll be closed on Monday 25th August for the bank holiday, and so will some local healthcare services: www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-08...

Are you coming to Mela this year? Have questions about health and social care? Come talk to us! We'll be there to listen to your experiences and provide helpful information.

We'll be at Gateshead Pride Family Picnic in Saltwell Park on Sunday the 24th of August 🏳️‍🌈 Come say hello - we want to hear about your experiences of health and social care, and help you with information and signposting!

Healthwatch Gateshead are here to help! www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk

We are hosting a Focus Group to find out what people think about WorkWell. Sign up and have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workwell-f... The focus group will take place at 11am in Newcastle City Library on Tuesday the 19th of August.

Unhappy with your care? If you need support, chat to your local Healthwatch team. Anything you tell us is confidential and can help the staff delivering your care. Get in touch today. www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-h...