Policies

The Healthwatch Board of Trustees develops the policies and procedures for Healthwatch North Tyneside. As they are reviewed and agreed by the board we will add them to this page.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, July 2026

Safeguarding Adults Policy, July 2026

Confidentiality Policy, July 2026

Privacy Notice for Service Users of Healthwatch North Tyneside, June 2026

Data Protection Policy, November 2025

Equalities, Diversity and Impact Assessments Policy, November 2025

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy, August 2024

Gifts, Hospitality and Bribery, June 2024

Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, April 2024

Freedom of Information, March 2024

Dealing with Domestic Abuse Policy, March 2024

Comments, Complaints and Compliments Policy and Procedure, March 2024

Tackling Child Exploitation Policy and Briefing, January 2024

Enter and View Policy, January 2024

Conflict of interests policy, January 2024

Decision making policy, January 2024

Volunteer Policy, October 2022

Anti bullying and harassment policy, September 2022