Care home forum
We are holding another public online forum via Zoom for anyone who would like to share their recent experiences of visiting loved ones in care homes. The forum will take […]
Author Archive for: Laura.Haugh
Entries by Laura Haugh
Dentistry myth busting
Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns around patients getting to see their local dentist. This is also a big problem across the rest […]
NHS dentistry services
We know that some people have struggled to access the dental care they need during the pandemic. We want to hear about your experiences of trying to use NHS dentistry […]
Arthritis Action online event
If you live or work in Northumberland, join us at a free, online public event to hear from Ruth Smith of Arthritis Action. Ruth will be joining us to talk […]
Parkinson’s Research Interest Group
Newcastle University is working with Parkinson’s UK to develop a North East and Cumbria Parkinson’s Research Interest Group (NEC-RIG). They have designed a survey to get the opinions of people […]
Care homes: keeping in touch with loved ones
We are holding another public online forum via Zoom for anyone who would like to share their current experiences of visiting loved ones in care homes. At our previous forums […]
Covid-19 booster vaccines
NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group has put together a series of short videos to answer some of the questions you may have about the Covid-19 booster vaccine. The CCG is responsible […]
Young people and mental health
Healthwatch Northumberland is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. We are a listening organisation working across Northumberland, interested in what people like about services […]
What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?
Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Healthwatch England has put together a guide about what to expect when you seek […]
What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that […]
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.
