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Your experiences of hospital discharge
Healthwatch England wants to hear from people who have been discharged from hospital after a stay of one or more nights. … Read more
Flu vaccination programme Autumn/Winter 2026
Booking for this year’s flu vaccine is now open. The vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious … Read more
NHS continuing healthcare funding
We want to hear your views and experiences of NHS continuing healthcare funding for people with long-term complex health needs. … Read more
Region’s newest hospital opens
A new era of eye care begins today (Thursday) as the North East’s newest hospital fully opens to the public. … Read more
Cancer support service supports hundreds of people in first year
A Macmillan cancer support service delivered by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has supported more than 700 people across North … Read more
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Beyond the front desk: hearing from GP reception staff
Earlier this month the Healthwatch North East and North Cumbria network brought together GP reception staff from across the region … Read more
North East Ambulance Service urges public to stay safe this summer
As warmer weather and the school holidays approach, the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging people across the region … Read more
NHS warns ‘snooping’ staff face sack or prison for inappropriate access of patient data
The head of the NHS has today (Wednesday July 8) issued a stark warning to staff that they face the sack or even prison … Read more
Around 1m parents urged to book new ‘four-in-one’ NHS jab to protect young children against measles
Around a million families are being urged to protect their children against the spread of measles and other potentially deadly … Read more