Improving patient discharge
From hospital to home: Improving patient discharge Every winter, the NHS is under pressure to free up beds. However, getting hospital discharge wrong can harm both patients and services. Healthwatch […]
Author Archive for: Laura.Haugh
Entries by Laura Haugh
Interested in our focus groups?
Register your interest in Healthwatch Northumberland focus groups Would you like to help improve health and care services in your area by taking part in Healthwatch Northumberland focus groups? We […]
A pain to complain
A pain to complain: new research from Healthwatch England Healthwatch England has shared a new report which looks at some of the barriers people face when making a complaint about […]
Free online event – Kidney Care UK
Join us on Friday 14 February, 1pm-2pm, to hear from Adele Brown and Sally Tait from the Patient Support and Advocacy team at Kidney Care UK. They will talk about […]
Free online event – fibromyalgia
Learn all about fibromyalgia at this free online talk on Friday 10 January, 1pm-2pm, with Hazel Borland from Fibromyalgia Action UK. Find out what fibromyalgia is, the symptoms and possible […]
Share your experiences of audiology (hearing) services
Do you, or does someone close to you currently use NHS audiology services, or have you used these services in the past two years? This could be at The Freeman Hospital […]
Free event with STAMMA
Our next free online talk is on Friday 13 December, 1pm-2pm, with STAMMA, the national stammering charity. This session will cover how we can make healthcare environments more accessible, give […]
Carers Rights Day 2024
Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 21 November 2024. Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend – many of whom don’t see […]
Share your views of your local pharmacy
We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county. Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and […]
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.
