Volunteering can help save lives! Volunteering with us can help develop skills, gain experience and make a difference. Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Raj Nair from Heaton is one of our volunteers. He’s a teacher with a passion for healthcare and previously worked for…
Read More Domestic abuse in Newcastle Domestic abuse has a huge impact on families across Newcastle and there are concerns about the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 introduced several changes to legislation, including that a child who sees, hears or experiences the effects of domestic abuse, and is related…
Read More COVID-19 impact in Newcastle Newcastle City Council is reminding us that it is important to remember that COVID-19 has not gone away. Regionally, case rates remain at a high level and community transmission of the virus continues. While thankfully hospital admissions are not as high as previously, there is a lot of pressure on key…
Read More We’re all ears! Have you used health, social care or wellbeing services recently? What works and what you would like to see improve? Your views matter, so please tell us about your experiences in our survey. We will share the results anonymously with service providers so that everyone receives the best possible care. Take our…
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Welcome to the Chilli mini Newsletter. There’s a lot of exciting things happening soon and opportunities for our members to be involved with. In this email: New Chilli Programme & New Studio Safety Guide Beach Art Day Chilli Studios Annual Exhibition now on! Support links NEW Programme NEW Studio Safety Guide! Chilli Studios programme is…
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Read our latest annual report detailing our achievements over the past 12 months and our priorities for the coming year. Find out where to get vaccinations, how to cancel and change vaccination appointments, and other answers to commonly asked questions. View our current surveys and hear from our volunteer Antalya about being part of the…
Read More Our Healthwatch priorities for 2021—22 Our role is to make sure that you are at the heart of health and social care services in Newcastle. We listen and make sure your voice is understood by the people planning and running our local services. Earlier this year, we asked for feedback from you on a shortlist…
Read More A round up of the latest information on Covid-19 testing and vaccinations in North Tyneside, local guidance, and have your say about GP access and issues facing carers in our surveys. Look out for Healthwatch staff and volunteers who are helping out at the vaccination centres. Here is our engagement officer Amanda lending a hand…
Read More You say, we did Mr R told usMr R called us because he was having difficulties accessing medication for a personality disorder from his GP practice. We didWe encouraged Mr R to speak to the GP Practice Manager to discuss the issue. However, when Mr R tried this he could not get through to the…
Read More Welcome to the Chilli Newsletter. There’s a lot of exciting things happening soon and opportunities for our members to be involved with. 1. CHILLI STUDIOS IS OPENAND EXTENDING OUR WORKSHOPS! See above for updated workshops at the studio. Please send an expression of interest in which events & workshops you would like to attend and…
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