Healthwatch Northumberland

19/06/2026

Visit the Your Health pages on our website for information and support on a wide range of health and wellbeing topics including mental health, cancer support, ageing well, maternity and parenting and much more: bit.ly/YourHealthHWN

18/06/2026

If you have used NHS patient transport services in the last three years or care for someone who has, we'd like to hear from you!

The NHS in our area is looking at making the guidelines for patient transport clearer and more consistent in the North East, including .

Have your say by 3 July 2026: bit.ly/NHS-patient-transport-services

17/06/2026

We're looking forward to attending Bell View's wellbeing day in on Saturday 27 June from 10am. Pop along to find information and support or book a wellbeing workshop by calling 01668 219 220.

17/06/2026

Could you be a Travel Champion in West Northumberland? The Travelling with Confidence team are looking for people with a disability to join them this summer!

We’re looking for two Travel Champions with a learning disability to help us roll out the Travelling with Confidence scheme in the Hexham area this summer.

The role is for 4.5 hours a week, starting in July.
This is fixed for three months but a three-month extension may be possible.

Read all of the details: bit.ly/TravelChampionJobHexham

Closing date is 30 June 2026.
TynedaleJobs Gateway into the Community Journey Enterprises Wecan Minerva Centre Hexham

16/06/2026

A 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available to young people for a limited time from the end of July. Find out more below.

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it:
🏫 All current Year 13s
🧑‍🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25

15/06/2026

Feeling low or stressed? Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 to connect with Shout for a text conversation that’s free, confidential and available 24/7.

12/06/2026

We'll be joining North East England FishMish at Quayside on Thursday 18 June, 10am to 3pm. Drop in for free health checks, information and support.

11/06/2026

Have you used NHS patient transport services?

The NHS in our area is looking at making the guidelines for patient transport clearer and more consistent in the North East, including .

This includes reviewing who qualifies for free transport support.

Have your say by 3 July 2026: bit.ly/NHS-patient-transport-services

09/06/2026

Friendly bereavement group at Community Centre on the third Monday of each month (next date 15 June), 1.30pm - 3pm. Call 07743 571 333 for more information.

Please see the poster below for details of our Bereavement Team's upcoming Bedlington Bereavement Support Group.

The group is completely free to attend for anyone who has experienced any sort of bereavement and would like a chance to talk things through in a group setting

08/06/2026

This Carers Northumberland has a packed week of activities to get involved in. Find out what's on and book your place: carersnorthumberland.org.uk/news-and-events

Carers Week 2026

We have a jam packed week of activities for carers week this year!

There are still spaces left on most of our activities, but places are selling quickly, so book now to avoid disappointment.

A full list of our activities for carers week can be found online here: https://carersnorthumberland.org.uk/news-and-events

Here are some highlights!

Join us for an afternoon tea and matinee movie in Blyth

Dinner and glass painting in Alnwick

Walks in Whitley Bay and Ponteland

Bus trips to Gretna Green and Gibside

And much more.....

Booking is essential, book online or call us on 01670 320025 to reserve your places.

Carers are welcome to bring friends, family or their cared for person to all Carers Week events.