Advice and Information

If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Healthwatch England has put together a useful guide about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

Howfit encourages people of all ages and abilities to follow a plan of simple exercises to do at home and no equipment is needed.

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

A free weight management programme is available to adults living in Gateshead. The programme includes friendly specialist support to help lose weight and build healthy habits.

Advice and support for isolated young people under 25 in Gateshead

Healthwatch in the North East have acted on feedback from local people. Together, we have produced a ‘myth busting’ booklet to dispel the most common rumours about NHS dentistry.

The leaflet gives the facts about what it means to be registered with a practice, why you may be offered a private appointment and what is emergency care?

Download the NHS dentistry myth busting booklet