Nov 12, 2018
Former members of the armed forces are being asked for their opinions on mental health matters in a new survey that will help health professionals to understand the needs of those who have served their country. Healthwatch Newcastle (HWN) has a dual role to champion...
Jun 14, 2018
A former pupil from a Wallsend high school has had the best prognosis for his future after being prescribed an apprenticeship with Healthwatch. Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead cover all publicly-funded health and social care services for both...
May 23, 2018
In the wake of a government announcement that up to 270 women could have prematurely died due to inadequacies in the breast screening process, Healthwatch Newcastle has released their research findings about screening in the City. The government has stated that a...
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...
Nov 21, 2017
With a particularly nasty strain of “Aussie Flu” destined to land in the UK soon, the NHS is urging “at risk” groups to take advantage of the free flu vaccination programme. Healthwatch Newcastle would like to see an increase in the the number of people in Newcastle...
