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.

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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

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

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Find out why young people want improvements in mental health services

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

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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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Young Healthwatch

We have a team of young volunteers who advise us on the healthcare issues affecting people aged under 25 – and help us to engage with them.

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