Keeping Well for Winter
Keeping Well for Winter is a new programme for people with a learning disability and those who support them, to help keep them well this winter. The programme is running […]
Author Archive for: Laura.Haugh
Entries by Laura Haugh
Escape Family Support online workshops
Due to the current lockdown, Escape Family Support has temporarily moved their support sessions online. The situation will be continually reviewed until it is safe to return to face-to-face support. […]
Ask for ANI – domestic abuse support
The Government has launched a new code word scheme, where if you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can ask for ‘ANI’ in any participating pharmacy. ANI […]
Care homes – keeping in touch with loved ones
Care home lockdown: how are you keeping in touch with your loved one? As we enter a further period where visiting relatives in care homes is restricted, we want to […]
Covid-19 and NHS dental care
Healthwatch England is calling for action to address widespread issues with access to NHS dental care following an unprecedented surge in concerns. Healthwatch experienced a 452% increase in feedback on […]
Hospital discharge during COVID-19
A new report from Healthwatch England and the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals. In March […]
Knowledge gap restricts mental health support to the vulnerable
Last year we launched the Your Voice Fund, and awarded four small grants to local organisations to run projects with their service users. These projects are helping us to gather […]
Flu jabs for health and care workers
Health and care professionals are being encouraged to get their annual flu jab. If you work in health or care this is the most effective way to protect yourself, your […]
National Eye Health Week 2020
This week is National Eye Health Week (NEHW). It runs from 21 to 27 September, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for […]
COVID-19: What people are telling us
Each month, thousands of people share their experiences about NHS and social care services with Healthwatches across the country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this has ranged from the effect lockdown […]
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.
