Healthwatch North Tyneside

01/08/2026

We have had fun chatting to everyone at The Meadows summer Fayre today. 😊

01/08/2026

Having fun today chatting to the community at The Meadows summer Fayre. Here until 3pm 😊

27/07/2026

The Melissa Bus will be parked in the Morrisons car park North Shields (NE29 9QR) tomorrow from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

It's a great opportunity to find out more about keeping your feet healthy and access helpful foot health information 👣

Our podiatry team will be hopping aboard the MELISSA bus tomorrow and heading over to Morrisons North Shields for the first stop of their roadshow!

The team will be parked up in the car park of Morrisons (NE29 9QR) from 8.30am to 4pm.

Come down to find out more about how you can keep your feet healthy.

24/07/2026

Having a great time chatting to the community at Forest Hall family fun day. Here until 2pm. Thank you public health who funded this day 😊

22/07/2026

A Macmillan Cancer Support service delivered by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has supported more than 700 people across North Tyneside and Northumberland in its first year.

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service provides vital information, emotional support and practical guidance to people affected by cancer — including patients, families and healthcare staff.

Find out more 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/cancer-support-service-supports-hundreds-of-people-in-first-year/

19/07/2026

Using a blue inhaler?

There’s a better way to manage your asthma.

Book an asthma review with your GP practice today.

18/07/2026

Healthwatch spends a lot of time listening to patients and their families; earlier this month we gathered GP reception staff to hear about their experiences.

For patients who might wonder why they can't always get straight through to book an appointment or why they are asked so many questions our new report 'Beyond the front desk' will be an interesting read. Download a copy here 👇

https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk/news/beyond-the-front-desk-hearing-from-gp-reception-staff/

17/07/2026

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to an infection in the body, which can cause significant damage to tissues and organs.

The NHS is aiming to prevent thousands of deaths from sepsis by 2035.

Learn more about the work being done. 👇

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/07/nhs-aims-to-prevent-one-in-four-sepsis-deaths/

16/07/2026

Bookings for the MenB vaccine are now open.

If you're aged 17 or 18 or starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.

✅Two doses are essential for protection.

Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/0Wqgu

15/07/2026