Healthwatch North Tyneside

23/10/2025

The number of pregnant women being cared for by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who were smoking at the time of delivery has almost halved since 2020.

This means 153 fewer pregnant women across Northumberland and North Tyneside smoking per year.

Smoking during pregnancy is the leading modifiable risk factor for poor birth outcomes, including stillbirth, miscarriage, and pre-term birth. It also triples the risk of sudden infant death.

Among those being helped to stop smoking are 19-year-old Lillie from North Tyneside, who has been meeting with Best Start in Life Advisor Emily.

Full story:

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/smoking-in-pregnancy-cut-by-almost-half-at-northumbria-healthcare/

12/10/2025

Tell us about your experiences using health and care services in North Tyneside over the past 12 months and have the chance of winning £100 in LOVE2SHOP vouchers.

Have you or the person you care for had excellent care? Is there something your care provider could have done better? Are you having problems accessing a service? The more you can tell us, the better the feedback we can give to decision makers to help them improve health and care services.

Last year more than 800 people took part in our annual survey – let’s do even better this time!

Take the short, confidential survey here: http://bit.ly/48IuyAz

10/10/2025

is a great opportunity for us to come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that is matter.

Talking is good for your mental health. And talking about mental health is important. But starting a conversation isn’t always easy. Whether you’d like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, or check-in with someone you care about, here are some tips that can help.

10/10/2025

08/10/2025

What a brilliant time we had today at to celebrate . Powerful lived in experience speakers, a great comedian and activities - and the band was fab too!

06/10/2025

Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First or the GP Extended Access Service?

A new survey has been launched to gather feedback on these three new NHS services designed to help people access care more quickly and conveniently.

Take part here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/

02/10/2025

🚫 Stoptober starts today!

✅ You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking.

🤝 You don't need to do it alone.

There are plenty of ways to get support.

Get your free Personal Quit Plan here to get started: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

01/10/2025

Major changes to GP access go live today (Wed Oct 1) which it is hoped could end the 8am scramble for same-day appointments. But what are the changes and what impact could they have?

Find out more here 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/could-gp-changes-coming-in-tomorrow-bring-the-end-of-the-8am-scramble/

01/10/2025

From today, the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme is live for all eligible groups.

The rollout is a key part of our winter planning, as cases of respiratory viruses rise and demand on NHS services is expected to peak.

Find out more 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/nhs-kicks-off-flu-and-covid-jabs-to-winter-proof-vulnerable/

30/09/2025

From tomorrow (Wed Oct 1) parents will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies for the first time ever.

Thousands of community pharmacies, including those in local supermarkets and on the high street, will kick off walk-in and booked flu vaccine appointments to deliver the vaccine to the 1.2 million eligible toddlers this autumn.

Find out which pharmacies in North Tyneside are offering the service via the online pharmacy finder - details are on our website 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/nhs-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-protect-toddlers-against-flu/

26/09/2025

Come and join us at 's World Menopause Day awareness event.

The Society's Menopause Network is inviting members of the public to the event at its Cobalt office from 10am to 1pm on Thursday October 16 to learn more about the menopause. There will be guest speakers, health & wellbeing stalls and opportunities for breakout conversations with menopause network members and health professionals.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-menopause-day-2025-newcastle-building-society-tickets-1730458250209