News and reports

Phoebe shares her perspective on why young people should be involved in decision making

In this Vlog, Vicky Jackson our Volunteer and Engagement Officer speaks with Charlotte Regan, Health Development Officer for Tees Valley Sport about her role and wanting to engage people in getting active in different ways

Olalekan Odedeyi, IS a Community Advocate & Social Entrepreneur and developed Save The Woman after being interested in Millennium Development Goal 3.

We received feedback through our information and signposting service regarding Ravenscar Surgery which included suggestions for updates to the website and improvements to the patient experience.

Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.

Celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in health and social care! See below for all those nominated, shortlisted and winners from each category.

Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers. We call for action.

On Wednesday 8th March 2023, 14 local Healthwatch came together to celebrate its 10th birthday, they work collectively across the North East and North Cumbria region to add value and service users voices to the changing health and care landscape.

A 72-hour walkout by junior doctors across England next week looks set to impact patient services more widely than previous health staff strikes.

The Government has confirmed that NHS prescription charges will go up next month.
Last April, the charges were frozen at 2021 levels.

Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

Plan for better, fairer access to high quality special educational needs and disabilities support.