Annual Report 2017/18
Our Annual Report is a bitesized account of what the Healthwatch Northumberland team has been up to over the previous year. You can read about what you’ve told us about […]
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Onecall
Keep safe and well with Onecall If you are worried about an adult’s welfare who lives in Northumberland, contact the Onecall service. All adult social care services in Northumberland can […]
Stroke – Act F.A.S.T.
You could save your own or someone else’s life, or help limit the long-term effects of stroke, by learning to think and Act F.A.S.T. F.A.S.T. or Face-Arms-Speech-Time is easy to […]
You asked us about Cold Caps
Healthwatch Northumberland was contacted by someone who reported that cold cap hadn’t been available for them during cancer treatment at Hexham General Hospital. The cold cap is a special cap […]
Patient Transport Services insight
North East Ambulance Service’ non-emergency Patient Transport Service provides a vital link in the treatment chain for people with a medical need, who would not otherwise be able to get […]
Annual Report 2016/17
The latest Healthwatch Northumberland Annual Report is now available, outlining the work undertaken by Healthwatch Northumberland during the year. See how we made a difference to people’s expeiences of […]
Is it 999 or 111?
At some point, most people will either witness or be involved in an accident or experience a medical emergency. Knowing what to do next and who to call can potentially […]
Four easy steps to add ‘In Case of Emergency’ details to your phone
Most of us carry a phone with us when we’re out and about, perhaps with keys and a wallet, but what happens if we’re involved in an accident and you […]
Healthwatch Northumberland
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