Healthwatch North Tyneside

10/04/2026

Congratulations to April from Whitley Bay who has won our latest draw for £100 in LOVE2SHOP vouchers after taking part in our patient survey.

More than 850 people have told us about their experiences using health and care services in North Tyneside over the past 12 months.

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.

Take the short, confidential survey here and you can be in the hat for our next prize draw:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/healthandcareNT2/

08/04/2026

You can get involved in shaping the future of local services for carers in North Tyneside.

Healthwatch North Tyneside is looking for people with experience of caring to take part in a project aimed at improving support for carers in North Tyneside.

The current priority areas include:

· Improving information and guidance available to carers

· Approaches to short breaks and respite for those caring for an adult

· Carers’ needs assessments for people caring for an adult

· Training for health and care staff on supporting unpaid carers

Carers who take part will work alongside other carers, service staff, and managers to review current processes and help develop improvements. Each project will involve several meetings, and participants will receive a £25 voucher for each session attended as a thank you for their time.

If you would like to take part, fill in the survey here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CPBInvolve1/

08/04/2026

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is inviting members of the public to take part in a new research study exploring the experiences of families following the death of a loved one outside hospital.

When someone dies unexpectedly, either at home or in a public place, ambulance clinicians are often the first to deliver both emergency care and emotional support.

A new research study aims to explore how families perceive that support and what they found helpful or what could have been done differently, with a view to improving how the service supports grieving families in future.

The study is open to anyone in the North East who has lost a loved one whilst receiving care from the ambulance service over the last two years.

Find out more 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/bereaved-families-invited-to-take-part-in-new-research-study/

02/04/2026

Want to know which pharmacies are open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend?

Find a full list here 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/easter-pharmacy-opening-times/

30/03/2026

In our latest Age Friendly North Tyneside newsletter:

* an invitation to meet the North East Mayor to discuss issues affecting older people
* a chance to join working groups looking at home care and support for carers
* news of a £20m investment in Percy Main

Download here:

https://eomail5.com/web-version?p=64e2bcd4-2c26-11f1-a92c-af47fcf1fb0e&pt=campaign&t=1774885126&s=67fe39dc0be7993b27bacab124e14525f517c8cdc68365f948288e68ccf838cd

Age UK North Tyneside

30/03/2026

Come and see us at the Community Connect Family Fun Day at the Oxford Centre in Longbenton on Wednesday April 15 👇

Best Start North Tyneside North Tyneside Community Hubs and Libraries

27/03/2026

In our latest newsletter:

* We want to hear from residents who experience problems with incontinence.
* Get involved in developing home care services
* Can you help improve support for carers in North Tyneside?
* Last few days to enter draw for £100 in LOVE2SHOP vouchers
* Easter Bank Holiday pharmacy opening times

Download here:

https://eomail5.com/web-version?p=9f609fe8-29ec-11f1-a3c6-dbbcb0dcaf90&pt=campaign&t=1774630689&s=4de75964e16420e2a8b8a681161b7826a25d616c81de2e0f085adb898fecb101

26/03/2026

There are just a few days left to have your say in our annual survey before we do the draw for £100 in LOVE2SHOP vouchers.

More than 800 people have told us about their experiences using health and care services in North Tyneside over the past 12 months.

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.

Take the short, confidential survey here by Tuesday March 31:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/healthandcareNT2/

17/03/2026

People aged under 50 with cancer are being invited by Shine Cancer Support to a free two day residential at Redworth Hall in May offering support, advice and friendship.

Shake Up Max is open to anyone in their 20s, 30s and 40s who has been diagnosed with any type of cancer diagnosis (curative, chronic or incurable).

The event is being held at the hotel, near Darlington, from Friday to Saturday May 15 to 16. Find out more in this video 👇

Take a look at our 2025 Shake Up Max! In May, we welcomed a fantastic group of adults (20-49) with a cancer diagnosis to two unforgettable days in County Dur...

17/03/2026

People aged under 50 with cancer are being invited to a free two-day residential at Redworth Hall in May by Shine Cancer Support offering support, advice and friendship.

Find out how you can apply 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/under-50s-with-cancer-invited-to-free-two-day-residential/

17/03/2026

Patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have rated their hospital experience among the best in the country, according to the latest national survey.

The trust performed above the national average across all eight areas measured in the 2025 Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) survey. The annual assessments review non-clinical aspects of hospital environments, including cleanliness, food, privacy and dignity, and the overall condition of buildings.

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/patients-rate-northumbria-hospital-environments-among-the-best-in-the-country/

15/03/2026

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For free confidential safe s*x advice, testing andcondoms visit www.elephant-in-the-room.co.uk

North East and North Cumbria NHS