Helping everyone in Newcastle speak up about social care and NHS services. Need free, independent & confidential information? Get in touch: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mycn45we7s2jWhether you are visiting family, travelling for work, going on holiday or staying somewhere else in the UK, you may need to access healthcare away from home: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-information/2026-10-01/accessing-healthcare-away-home20 Oct 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycn45we7s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mxw4x5etgs2nOur Enter & View Report for Walker Medical Group has now been published on our website: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-10-15/walker-medical-group-enter-and-view-report This report includes detailed findings, survey responses and recommendations from Healthwatch Newcastle.15 Oct 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxw4x5etgs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mxtawyg36c2x"Where can people learn more about strokes?" Here's our final video on stroke awareness, featuring volunteer Raj! Find our more on: www.stroke.org.uk You can also watch the full video here on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylg6okBIvs&t=243s14 Oct 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxtawyg36c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mxbpzqtock2pLast week we discussed the engagement we've done, the feedback we've received, the future of the public voice and more at our Annual Joint Meeting! Thank you to everyone who attended.07 Oct 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxbpzqtock2phttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mwt53omc322wSummer might be behind us, but hot weather can still affect your health. Being prepared can help you stay cool, hydrated and healthy: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/advice-and-information/2026-10-01/staying-healthy-hot-weather01 Oct 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt53omc322whttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mwpvrepwac2eHave you or someone you know used physiotherapy services in Newcastle? If yes - there's still time to have your say! Our survey closes on the 14th of October: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/BFW5G6/30 Sep 2026 08:17 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwpvrepwac2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mwbn6g5ozs2zCollectively, local Healthwatch engaged with over 370,000 people in the last year. Their work provides a unique insight into people's experiences of health and care services, as highlighted in this review: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-09-08/local-healthwatch-impacts-2025-2624 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbn6g5ozs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mw6wn7mhwc2mGiving out information at Northumbria Freshers Fair! It can be hard for students to access local services, so please get in touch if you need information about health and social care: www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/contact-us Thank you to @northumbriauni.bsky.social for having us at their event.23 Sep 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6wn7mhwc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mw6rmmnwuc2xProtect your little one from flu this winter – and help keep the whole family safe! Free flu nasal sprays are now available for 2–3-year-olds: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/ Appointments available from your GP now or online at a local pharmacy for appointments from the 1st of October.23 Sep 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6rmmnwuc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mvklanwxtk26From the 1st of September , children aged 2 and 3 years can get their free flu nasal spray vaccine at their GP surgery. You can also book online at a participating pharmacy for appointments starting on the 1st of October: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/15 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvklanwxtk26https://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mv63w4cz2k2tAll secondary school children in Years 7-11, will be recommended to have a free flu vaccine this year. Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/10 Sep 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv63w4cz2k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mv34mjavrs2eSignups for our Annual Joint Meeting close on the 28th of September! Please sign up via Eventbrite if you'd like to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annual-joint-meeting-healthwatch-gateshead-healthwatch-newcastle-tickets-199400478097709 Sep 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv34mjavrs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3muz4mik7ws2tHave you used Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle? There's power in your feedback to help services improve. Take our survey and share your experiences: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/news/2026-08-18/newcastle-physiotherapy-survey Survey closes 14th October 2026.08 Sep 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz4mik7ws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mu32qwb3ts22Did you know all the things the NHS App can do? - Request repeat prescriptions - Book and manage appointments - Read your healthcare messages - See your test results and appointment notes27 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu32qwb3ts22https://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mu2ng76ea22gOur Latest Insights report is now out! During April-June, we heard from 2,210 people at 59 sessions across 19 locations around Newcastle. You can read the full report on our website, including updates of our research projects and enter & view visits: https://www.healthwatchnewcastle.org.uk/report/2026-08-26/latest-insights-april-june-202627 Aug 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2ng76ea22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mty32ewiks2lCome to our Annual Joint Meeting and discuss the future of the public voice in Newcastle and Gateshead! The event is on the 30th of September 2026 at Gateshead College. Register via Eventbrite to get involved: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-annual-joint-meeting-healthwatch-gateshead-healthwatch-newcastle-tickets-199400478097726 Aug 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty32ewiks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mtviyoj2kk2lWe had a great day at Newburn Activity Centre! Thank you to everybody who came to tell us about your experiences of health and social care.25 Aug 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtviyoj2kk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mtjm7msoak2eHave you, or someone you support, had a delayed or difficult experience leaving hospital? If so - Healthwatch England want to hear about your experience: [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjm7msoak2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/healthwatchncl.bsky.social/post/3mtjlaniwk22eWould you know what to do in case of a stroke? Healthwatch Newcastle volunteer Rajan Nair has some useful information to share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lylg6okBIvs20 Aug 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:bk644d6moyrmt5oitguued6c/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjlaniwk22e