Do you use NHS patient transport services?
Do you use NHS patient transport services? The NHS in our region is working with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), Healthwatch and other partners to improve NHS patient transport […]
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Entries by Laura Haugh
Local Healthwatch working together for change
Local Healthwatch across the region have been working together to make sure people’s voices and experiences are heard by those involved in making decisions about health and care services. During […]
Your feedback April 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback April 2026 Top issues There were many different issues we heard about this month but no real common themes other than quality of care […]
ADHD assessment and Right to Choose
Healthwatch County Durham has created a useful guide about waiting for an ADHD assessment and Right to Choose. Since 2019 demand across NHS England for ADHD and Autism assessments has […]
Free online event – cancer support
Grab a cuppa and join us for a free online talk on Friday 8 May at 1pm with Ben Elliott from Live Well with Cancer. This North East charity helps […]
Your feedback March 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback March 2026 Top issues This month we heard about issues with hospital outpatients appointments including insufficient parking and poor communication. We also received feedback […]
Stellar Awards winner announced
We were delighted to present the first Stellar Award to the stroke unit staff on the Hyperacute Stroke Ward at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Healthwatch Northumberland Stellar Awards celebrate […]
Your feedback February 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback February 2026 Top issues This month we heard negative feedback about the maternity and baby unit at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH). We […]
Local hearing support drop-ins
You can now get support with your hearing at local drop-in clinics run by RNID. The sessions offer hearing aid maintenance including supplies of batteries and tubing, information and support on […]
Healthwatch Northumberland
We are your local health and social care champion. We’re here to make sure your views on NHS and social care services in Northumberland are heard.
