Between January and June 2025, we received detailed feedback from 417 individuals from talking to people at face-to-face events, telephone calls, emails, website queries, social media and other sources. This […]
The Government has opened a consultation on changes to the NHS dental contract. People aged 16 years and over living in England are invited to share their views and help […]
Find out more about the support available to people living with a stoma at this free online event with Colostomy UK on Friday 8 August, 1pm-2pm. We will hear from Shauna Hemphill, […]
A group of sixth-form students from the Queen Elizabeth High School in Hexham have been leading a research project alongside Healthwatch Northumberland, investigating the provision of mental health support information […]
Find out more about prostate cancer at our free online event on Friday 11 July, 1pm-2pm, with Gil and Cathie, volunteers with Prostate Cancer UK. The talk will cover risks, […]
Healthwatch England’s latest research shows that people on lower incomes find it harder to access NHS services than people who are financially more comfortable. In 2023, it reported that people were […]
In its latest report, Healthwatch England has found that people with ADHD find a diagnosis life-changing, but long waits on the NHS need urgent action. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, […]
This year Dementia Action Week takes place from 19 to 25 May 2025 and the theme is raising awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by […]
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views on women’s healthcare in The Big Conversation last year. Thousands of women across the North East and North […]
As part of our information and signposting service, we’re shining a spotlight on organisations offering all kinds of support to people in Northumberland. The Berwick and District Cancer Support Group, […]
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