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Want to help shape health and care in your area? The People's Hub shows how you can get involved and make a difference. You can also find out here about the impact you have by getting involved. This is a monthly newsletter – please invite people to sign up! |
Gluten-free prescriptions – changes coming |
More than 1,400 people answered a survey about getting gluten-free food on prescription. The NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) thought about stopping these prescriptions. This was because gluten free food is now easier to buy in shops.
After reading what people said in the survey, the ICB agreed to adjust the plan. The changes start on 1 March 2026.
Adults aged 25 and over will not get NHS prescriptions for gluten-free flour and bread. But if you're under 25 you can still get these
items on prescription.
The ICB hopes this will help children and young people get used to a gluten-free diet. It will also help to use NHS resources fairly. |
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Where do people with a learning disability get support after a cancer diagnosis? |
We want to speak to people with a learning disability who have had a cancer diagnosis. And also from your friends and family.
We want to know if you are getting the help you need. We will be talking with people until Christmas. You can join a chat or a group to share your story. |
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All behaviour happens for a reason |
People with a learning disability, autistic people and families told us that services need to learn reasons behind different behaviour.
A new campaign, All Behaviour Happens for a Reason, will now help spread the word.
Launched by the Learning Disability and Autism Network, the campaign will help staff learn reasons for behaviour that may challenge a service. By doing this, they can think of ways to meet people's needs.
Things to think about are:
- Pain
- Attention
- Sensory
- Escape or avoidance
- To get something
This message can apply to all us. |
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North Tyneside: have your say about health and care services |
Healthwatch North Tyneside wants to hear your views on local health and care services. Your feedback will help focus Healthwatch's work over the next year. It will also make services better.
You can share your experience, good and bad, from the last 12 months. The survey closes 31 January.
There is a chance to win £100 Love2Shop vouchers.
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Share your views on 3 NHS services |
We want to hear your views on three NHS services!
If you have a view on:
- The NHS App - a way to manage your healthcare on your smart phone or tablet
- Pharmacy First scheme - increased use of pharmacy services to reduce pressure on GPs
- GP extended access service - this includes increase in appointments from 8am to 8pm
We want to hear from you. The ICB is working with Healthwatch to gather views.
Please share with your networks.
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Gateshead: Autism and ADHD support |
Healthwatch Gateshead would like to
hear from adults who have been diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD. There are two
age groups they wish to hear from:
- 18-24 year olds
- People aged 50+
They want to understand about the support people had after diagnosis. And what support people would have liked. |
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Know Our Impact is a group of young people who want to make health and wellbeing better for everyone. Lately, they have:
- Chosen new people to join their board
- Made a plan for the next six months
- Looked at creative ways to help people be healthy
- Told Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, about their work to help more people know about it
- Showed their artwork at the North East Combined Authority offices
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Under 16 Cancer Patient Survey |
The results of the National Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey will be published in November.
An event will take place on 25 November to share the results.
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NHS Young Researcher Surveys |
NHS Young Researchers want to hear from young people about health and care.
They have three surveys that link to the 10 year health plan:
- Analogue to digital: How do young people get health information? How does this change choices?
- Sickness to prevention: What makes it hard for young people to get care? Do they feel listened to?
- Hospital to community: What is it like for young people to get care in the community?
Fill in the surveys or share with your networks. This will help the youth forum know what is important.
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Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders |
Want to make Middlesbrough better and safer? Do you live or work in Middlesbrough? Get involved and connect with your community.
Join the free Community Bridgebuilders course starting January 2026!
- Learn how to talk with people who see things differently
- Handle tough conversations
- Bring positive change to your community
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South Tyneside: Cervical screening self-sampling |
Cervical screening is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. (This used to be called a smear test).
A new scheme for 2026 will offer women who have rarely or never attended their cervical screening a self-sample kit. These means they can do the screening sample at home.
South Tyneside Health Collaboration would like to hear what you think about self-sampling. Please fill in or share our survey.
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South Tyneside: Young people's views on vaping |
Two surveys aim to capture young people's views on vaping.
The results will help South Tyneside Council develop ways to give messages to children and young people about vaping.
We have two surveys. One is for young people. The other is for parents, carers or professionals who work with young people.
Please fill in our surveys and share with your networks.
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National changes in how to have your say |
Do you want to give feedback on NHS services?
We used to be able to give feedback about the NHS on NHS.UK. This summer, NHS.UK stopped its feedback service. Now, if you want to share feedback about health or care services you can use Care Opinion. It’s free, safe, and helps staff improve services. Your voice matters—please share your story!
You can also use Tell Us What You Think (see below).
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Your voice matters. Share your views directly with the people who plan and pay for health and care services - the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Tell Us What You Think about:
- Local healthcare services
- What we could do better
- If something went well for you or your family
- What matters most to you
Your voice matters!
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