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Top tips for accessing your GP practice

‘I need to see a doctor’ is a comprehensive digital document with advice on how to register with a GP practice, making an appointment, ordering repeat prescriptions and making a complaint.

Download a copy here

Mental health services for adults and young people, Pharmacy First and care in the community our key focus

Our new Operational Plan sets out Healthwatch's four key priorities for 2024-26.

Download it here

Do you or does someone you know have a problem with alcohol and drugs?

Seek advice and find support for young people on our Young Healthwatch pages

Read it here

Do you or does someone you know have mental health issues?

Seek advice and find support for young people on our Young Healthwatch pages

Read it here

Find out why young people want improvements in mental health services

Read our report

Do you or does someone you know have concerns about their sexual health?

Seek advice and find support for young people on our Young Healthwatch pages

Read it here

Healthwatch South Tyneside

We’re an independent organisation set up to champion the views of patients and social care users in South Tyneside, with the goal of making services better and improving health and wellbeing. We want to hear about your views, needs and experiences to help South Tyneside get the best possible health and care.

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Have your say

Tell us about your experiences using health and social care services in South Tyneside - what you liked and how you think they could be improved.

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Get involved

There are lots of ways you can get involved in the work of Healthwatch - from attending an event to sharing your views on a service to becoming a Board member.

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