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Healthwatch Gateshead Annual Report 2024-2025
This year gave us the opportunity to build on the foundations created…
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Sister Winifred Laver Centre - Enter and View Report
Our report "Sister Winifred Laver Centre - Enter and View Report…
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Advice and information
NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
What is a health and care passport?
Have you heard of Health and Care Passports? They're designed to be an easy way to give care professionals all the information they need to…
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