Free online event – cancer support
Grab a cuppa and join us for a free online talk on Friday 8 May at 1pm with Ben Elliott from Live Well with Cancer. This North East charity helps […]
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Your feedback March 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback March 2026 Top issues This month we heard about issues with hospital outpatients appointments including insufficient parking and poor communication. We also received feedback […]
Stellar Awards winner announced
We were delighted to present the first Stellar Award to the stroke unit staff on the Hyperacute Stroke Ward at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. Healthwatch Northumberland Stellar Awards celebrate […]
Your feedback February 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback February 2026 Top issues This month we heard negative feedback about the maternity and baby unit at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH). We […]
Local hearing support drop-ins
You can now get support with your hearing at local drop-in clinics run by RNID. The sessions offer hearing aid maintenance including supplies of batteries and tubing, information and support on […]
Telecare Service consultation
Northumberland County Council is proposing updates to the Telecare Service and would like to hear your views. The proposed changes include: Introducing service charges Ending the Mobile Warden Response Service […]
Your feedback January 2026
Your NHS and social care feedback January 2026 Top issues This month we heard about long distances to travel to audiology appointments and oversubscribed audiology drop-in clinics. We also heard […]
Accessing NHS dental care
Find out how to access NHS dental care North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has a plan to improve oral health and increase access to NHS dental […]
Your feedback December 2025
Your NHS and social care feedback December 2025 Top issues This month we heard mixed feedback about GP and hospital inpatient services. Some people told us about issues with hospital […]
Free event – Women’s cancer awareness
Join us on Friday 13 February at 1pm to hear from Betsy Holmes, Community Cancer Awareness Worker from Healthworks who will talk to us about the most common cancers in women. This […]
Healthwatch Northumberland
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