Fuel Advice for Sensory Impaired
Two Sensory Impairment Fuel Advisors – Julie Swan and Karen Renner – have recently been appointed on a project being delivered by Citizens Advice and Northumberland County Blind Association. Julie […]
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Entries by Claire Jackson
Changes at Cambois Surgery
Clinical services at Cambois Surgery – part of The Gables Medical Group – have had to reduce over the past few months due to Covid-19 and GP services have moved […]
NHS 111: How to book a timeslot at A&E
From 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it […]
AGM draft minutes and Q&As
The draft minutes from our AGM in October, plus answers to many of the questions raised before and during the event can be found below. Questions for Healthwatch Northumberland Q: […]
Care home visits in Northumberland
Our public forum on care home visits in November produced some really interesting and insightful discussion. We talked about how people are keeping in touch with loved ones in care […]
David’s at the helm of new Berwick hospital
From Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: A project manager has been appointed to drive forward the building of the new £25million hospital in Berwick. David Smailes will oversee all aspects […]
Let’s Talk: Audiology Services Report
After receiving significant feedback from people in Northumberland about the end of the Hear to Help service provided by charity Action on Hearing Loss, we decided to investigate the potential […]
We’re recruiting for an Engagement and Insight Officer
We’re looking for an Engagement and Insight Officer to join the Healthwatch Northumberland team. £23,685 Full time Permanent dependent on funding Closing date 5.00pm 27 November 2020 Based in Hexham […]
What you told us – July to September 2020
As a listening organisation working across Northumberland, Healthwatch Northumberland is interested in what people think is working well in services and what can be improved. We act on what people […]
NHS 111 ‘Call-First’ FAQs
You may have heard or seen in the news that NHS England is currently trialling a new ‘call-first’ approach, which encourages people to contact NHS 111 before going to A&E. […]
Healthwatch Northumberland
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