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Helping you speak up about social care and health services in #Gateshead. Share your experiences and make a difference. RT/follow ≠ endorsement #NEFollowers
Gateshead UK
Joined April 2013
With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication. https://t.co/zl7dOGzNJ3
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Are you eligible for a free flu vaccination? Find out here: https://t.co/JvvxoWQsC1
#BeWiseImmunise
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Don't miss your chance to join our Annual Joint Meeting, signups close on the 11th! https://t.co/4HeZ9xuWX7 This public meeting is a chance to hear about our activities, participate in committee elections and discuss the future of the public voice in Gateshead and Newcastle.
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. https://t.co/Wwb4cTFgGX
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Thank you to all 595 people who talked to us about health and social care at Mela and Gateshead Pride Picnic this weekend!
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Until the government makes more information available, we will continue to support local people to have their voices heard. However, a national petition calls on the government to keep an independent voice for the public: https://t.co/HHenqaYLum
petition.parliament.uk
We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and...
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Join us at Recovery College Collective for the Annual Joint Meeting of Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle on Tuesday the 16th of September (10am-1pm): https://t.co/4HeZ9xuWX7 Sign up and have your say!
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Thank you for attending our WorkWell Focus Group! Your feedback helps make services better for everyone.
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We’ll be closed on Monday 25th August for the bank holiday, and so will some local healthcare services: https://t.co/PxO71kdxYM
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Patients tell us that getting vital tests, scans and checks at a time and location that works for them can make a huge difference. Read our full statement on this welcome announcement from @DHSCgovuk: https://t.co/w92COHPOLH
"5 minutes?! This is fantastic." This is why we've opened 100 community diagnostic centres from 8am to 8pm, all week 👇 We’re reforming the health service so it’s built around patients. More: https://t.co/JMPxMcXMun
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Are you coming to Mela this year? Have questions about health and social care? Come talk to us! We'll be there to listen to your experiences and provide helpful information.
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We'll be at Gateshead Pride Family Picnic in Saltwell Park on Sunday the 24th of August 🏳️🌈 Come say hello - we want to hear about your experiences of health and social care, and help you with information and signposting!
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Good care? Bad care? Help your NHS understand what’s working and what’s not when it comes to local services by sharing your feedback confidentially, you can help improve care for you, your loved ones and your community. Share your feedback today. https://t.co/HLbPYEqQz2
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We are hosting a Focus Group to find out what people think about WorkWell. Sign up and have your say: https://t.co/F3MCcCElap The focus group will take place at 11am in Newcastle City Library on Tuesday the 19th of August.
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There's still time to have your say about NHS dentistry!
A consultation on the NHS dental contract has now opened🦷 Don’t miss your chance to get involved, share your views and ideas👉 https://t.co/Yqf4gFgagC
#NHSdentistry
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Unhappy with your care? If you need support, chat to your local Healthwatch team. Anything you tell us is confidential and can help the staff delivering your care. Get in touch today. https://t.co/WC6IRilYMq
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The General Pharmaceutical Council is inviting patients, carers and members of the public to share their views on pharmacy care across Great Britain. Find out how you can be involved:
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A statement from one of our committee members about ADHD support has been published by the Chronicle. You can read the full article here: https://t.co/Ob0pmeS8a7
chroniclelive.co.uk
Alan Guest said waiting for an ADHD diagnosis while also living with autism was exhausting
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You have until the 19th of August to respond to the Government's consultation on changes to the NHS dental contract: https://t.co/NqgWaFDoES It's time to have your say!
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Pregnant women are eligible for a free RSV vaccine to protect their babies ahead of this winter. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to book yours. ➡️
nhs.uk
Find out about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including the symptoms, when to get medical help and how to reduce the risk of getting it.
The NHS is calling on pregnant women from 28 weeks to get the RSV vaccine and protect their newborns from serious illness. RSV is a major cause of hospitalisations in young children – but one vaccine during pregnancy offers protection from birth. ➡️ https://t.co/cBdakx2oo2
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