News and reports

Our annual report detailing our work for the financial year 2016-17.

Healthwatch Gateshead (HWG) was receiving anecdotal comments on access to GPs and Out of Hours Provision. We acknowledged that there appears to be a common theme both regionally and nationally and we wanted to try and establish a clearer picture of how things are working for the residents of Gateshead

Gateshead Council issued budget consultation papers, covering Adult Social care, Children
Services and Public Health.

It has been a year of significant change for Healthwatch Gateshead for both the board and the staff team.

Healthwatch Gateshead held its first Annual Event on Tuesday 11 November 2014 at 10 am -12:30 noon at, Gateshead Civic Centre. It was decided to open the event up to members of the public and stakeholders with the view of engaging with as many people as possible.

First annual report of Healthwatch Gateshead