Update on gluten-free prescriptions
Update on gluten-free prescriptions in the North East and North Cumbria Following a six-week public involvement period earlier this year, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in our area has agreed […]
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Entries by Laura Haugh
Free event – Tyneside and Northumberland Mind
Join us on Friday 12 December for our next free online event where we will hear from Steph Golder from Tyneside and Northumberland Mind. Learn about the range of mental […]
Carers Rights Day 2025
Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20 November 2025. This year’s theme is ‘know your rights, use your rights’. Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family […]
Free event – The ME Association
Join us on Friday 14 November at 1pm to hear from Dr Katrina Pears, Research Coordinator for The ME Association, about the latest research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) […]
Your feedback September 2025
Your NHS and social care feedback September 2025 Top issues This month we heard about issues with GP services including difficulties getting an appointment and digital exclusion. We also heard […]
Have your say on Pharmacy First
We’d like to hear your views on the Pharmacy First service. By sharing your feedback, you’ll help us to understand people’s awareness of the scheme, and any concerns or suggestions […]
World Mental Health Day
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, we were joined by Tyneside and Northumberland Mind, Northumberland Talking Therapies and Northumberland Recovery College to talk about mental health in the workplace. First […]
Free event – World Mental Health Day
Join us for a free online event on World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October, 1pm-2.30pm) to talk about mental health with a focus on wellbeing in the workplace. We […]
Your feedback August 2025
Your NHS and social care feedback August 2025 Top issues This month we heard about issues with GP services including a lack of up-to-date menopause treatment knowledge. We also heard […]
Statement on the future of Healthwatch
The Government has decided to transfer the duties of local Healthwatch to Integrated Care Boards and Local Authorities and close Healthwatch England. We are disappointed by the decision. We will […]
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.
