Aug 1, 2019
“Healthwatch Star” award presented to care company for treating patients like a family member A Gateshead-based care provider that specialises in working with customers requiring care in their own homes has been awarded a prestigious award from the social care...
Apr 24, 2018
Photo Jason Thompson A major study by Healthwatch Newcastle into special education needs and disability (SEND) provision in the city will be used as research evidence by the government. The findings of the recent study will be given to the Education Committee which...
Sep 22, 2017
Health services in Newcastle and Gateshead are benefiting from feedback given by patients and service users. Healthwatch Newcastle and neighbours Healthwatch Gateshead are using a new feedback form and web portal to actively seek feedback from people using health...
May 31, 2017
Good prognosis for video going viral A popular Tyneside song has inspired workers at Gateshead’s health watchdog to star in their own pop video in a bid to attract a new Chairperson and committee members. Community Interest Company, Tell Us North have recently secured...
Apr 2, 2017
A champion of social care and health services is expanding to ensure consistency and best practice in Gateshead. Healthwatch Newcastle is joining forces with Healthwatch Gateshead to create a more streamlined organisation, focused on improving services on both sides...
