Proposed changes at Felton and Widdrington surgeries
Changes are planned at the Felton and Widdrington surgeries and patients have 12 weeks to give their views and ideas on the proposals. If you are a patient of either […]
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Entries by Laura Haugh
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies is a national programme offering primary care talking therapies to those experiencing common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The local service in […]
Activities and support for older people and those affected by dementia
The latest edition of ‘Activities and Support in West Northumberland’ for older people and those affected by dementia is out now. This is a comprehensive guide to support groups, classes, […]
Spring competition
Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter our Spring competition. We received some brilliant photos of the activities you have been doing during lockdown to look after […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10-16 May and this year’s theme is ‘Nature’. There are two main aims of this week. Firstly, to inspire more people to connect with […]
Singing for the Brain
Alzheimer’s Society Northumberland is running virtual singing sessions for people in the early to moderate stages of dementia and their carers. Singing for the Brain sessions use singing to bring […]
Care home visits: public forum
At our previous forums we have heard how visiting restrictions in care homes have affected people living there and their relatives. We have also heard about other ways people have […]
Covid-19 vaccination pop-up pilot launched in Northumberland
People in Northumberland are soon to benefit from new pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics. As part of its commitment to reducing health inequalities in the county, NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group […]
Wellbeing sessions from Northumberland Recovery College
Northumberland Recovery College is offering a range of free courses and workshops to support people with their mental health and wellbeing. What is a recovery college? A recovery college is […]
Kooth Q&A
Providing information about local health and care services is part of the core work of Healthwatch Northumberland, and mental health services for children and young people is one of our […]
Healthwatch Northumberland
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