Healthwatch North Tyneside

09/09/2026

Our next board meeting is on Monday 14 September from 6pm to 8pm. If you would like to attend the meeting, please email [email protected] or call 0191 263 5321 to confirm your attendance with a member of the team.

09/09/2026

Get expert advice to protect yourself and your baby during pregnancy.

Talk to your midwife about flu, whooping cough and RSV vaccines during pregnancy.

Find out more: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations

08/09/2026

Healthy4Life is an 8 week programme supporting families to make healthy lifestyle changes through sessions focused on nutrition and physical activity.

The next programme starts on Tuesday 6 October at The Lakeside Centre for families with children aged 4+.

Find out more and sign up: activenorthtyneside.org.uk/healthy4life

📢 Healthy4Life is back this October!

💪 This 8 week programme supports families to make healthy lifestyle changes through sessions focused on nutrition and physical activity.

We have a new programme beginning next month, from:
🟢 Tuesday 6 October at The Lakeside Centre for families with children aged 4+

Learn more and sign up at activenorthtyneside.org.uk/healthy4life

04/09/2026

If you or someone you support has been in hospital in the last 12 months and experienced a difficult discharge, we'd like to hear from you. We'd particularly like to hear from men who have experienced the following:

• You were ready to leave but your discharge was delayed.
• You didn’t feel well enough to be discharged.
• You were sent home before all the care and support you needed was in place.

Please complete the online survey before Friday 9 October: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NorthTyneside

If you have any questions or need help to complete the survey please contact us on 0191 263 5321 or email [email protected]

03/09/2026

We are continuing to gather people’s views and experiences of support with bladder and bowel worries. We want to hear from people of all ages as well as carers, family members, or anyone supporting someone with these concerns.

If you would like to join us at a discussion session on Tuesday 8 September, 1pm to 3pm in Whitley Bay, please email [email protected] or phone 0191 263 5321 for more information and to book a place.

You can also share your views online: bit.ly/HWNT-continence-26

02/09/2026

Find out more about lung cancer screening at this drop-in session for people aged 55 to 74 who smoke or used to smoke.

Call into the Live Well Hub in North Shields on Wednesday 9 September, 10am to 1pm.

Lung Cancer Screening Drop In

Have you received an invitation for a Lung Cancer Screening Check? Or would you like to find out more about the programme?

We’re delighted to be working with the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Lung Cancer Screening Team to host a Lung Cancer Screening Drop-In Session here at the Live Well with Cancer Hub

Date: 9th September Time: 10am - 1pm

Who can attend? The Lung Cancer Screening is currently available to people aged 55-74 who are registered with one of the following North Tyneside GP practices:

▪️ Bewicke Medical Centre
▪️ Hadrian Health Centre
▪️ Collingwood Health Centre
▪️ Spring Terrace Health Centre
▪️ Redburn Park Medical Group

No appointment needed – just drop in!

Early detection saves lives, and we’re proud to support this important initiative with our partners at Northumbria Healthcare.

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28/08/2026

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.

To find an open pharmacy near you, visit: nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

26/08/2026

We want to hear your views and experiences of NHS continuing healthcare funding for people with long-term complex health needs.

We will be holding a first discussion session on Tuesday 15 September from 12.30pm to 3pm in Wallsend and online, where we hope to get a better understanding of people’s experiences and identify if further investigation is needed.

If you are interested in taking part, please email [email protected] or phone 0191 263 5321 for more information and to book a place.

25/08/2026

Free cancer awareness event this Thursday, 27 August, 10am to 1.30pm at Cedarwood, Avon Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7QT.

2 DAYS TO GO until our upcoming Cancer Signs and Symptoms event with at Cedarwood!

➡️ Find out about screenings and resources, including: ⬅️
Lung and bladder | Social Prescribers | Optical Awareness | Health Trainers | Smoothie Bike

📅 Thursday 27th August 2026
🕙 10:00am to 1:30pm
📍 Cedarwood, Avon Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7QT

✨ No booking is required. Just turn up!

Bring a friend, a family member or simply come along yourself. A small conversation today could make a big difference tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you. 💚
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21/08/2026

If you or someone you support have been in hospital in the last 12 months and experienced a difficult discharge, we'd like to hear from you. We'd particularly like to hear from men who have experienced the following:

• You were ready to leave but your discharge was delayed.
• You didn’t feel well enough to be discharged.
• You were sent home before all the care and support you needed was in place.

This is a national research project which the Healthwatch North Tyneside team is supporting.

Please complete the online survey before Friday 9 October: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NorthTyneside

If you have any questions or need help to complete the survey please contact us on 0191 263 5321 or email [email protected]