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Improving the quality of life for people with a disability or those disadvantaged in being able to access services because they live in a rural location.
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Our September news is out now! This month we showcase Northumberland Frontline, an online directory of services across the county, plus you can find us in-person, details of our scams awareness session, support for uni students & tips on finding a care home.

Read more: bit.ly/HWNSep2025NewsOnline
September 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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There are still places available for you at our Annual Event in Hexham next month.

Tea and scones from 3.30pm
A review of our year of work
Joe Morris MP, on the NHS 10-year plan
Direct Payments for care - how do they work?
A local pharmacist on Pharmacy First
Register: bit.ly/HWNAnnualEvent2025
August 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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What did you tell us last month?
In #July we heard about issues with GP services. You told us about difficulties making appointments over the phone, poor quality of care and poor communication.
However, a third of feedback about GP services was positive.
Read more: bit.ly/HWNFeedbackJuly2025
August 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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The Chatty Cafe Scheme helps to reduce loneliness and social isolation by getting people together for a chat. There are venues across #Northumberland where you can pop in for a conversation.
Find a Chatty Cafe near you: thechattycafescheme.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
When Cafe @ Burn Lane closed for repairs on 11 July we had planned to reopen in August. However due to staffing shortages we have unfortunately been unable to reopen the cafe.
We do hope to offer specific one-off events at the cafe for you in the near future, and we will keep you updated on these.
August 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Have your say on this Government consultation about changes to the NHS dental contract. Share your views and help shape future NHS dental services.

Closes 19 August 2025: bit.ly/NHS-dentistry-consultation-25

#NHSdentistry #Northumberland
August 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Find details of our Annual Event in our latest newsletter. Plus have your say on NHS dentistry, taking a break as an unpaid carer, and gluten-free products on prescription. We also share our report for young people, by young people. Read: bit.ly/HWNAugust25NewsOnline
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Share your experience of taking a break from an unpaid caring role, in this survey from @healthwatchnland.bsky.social and Carers Northumberland.
Do you provide unpaid care for a partner, family member or friend? We want to know more about your experience of taking a break. Your feedback will be used to report to adult social care services what is working well and what can be improved.

Visit: bit.ly/Carers-TakingABreak or 03332 408468.
July 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Do you, or does someone you know, live with a stoma? Find out what support is on offer at this free information session for people in Northumberland.
Find out more about the support available to people living with a #stoma at this free online event with Colostomy UK on Friday 8 August, 1pm-2pm.
Register for free here: bit.ly/Living-with-a-stoma
July 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Last month we heard good things about the care received at GP surgeries, but also that it can take time to get an appointment. You told us about communication issues with services, and that you sometimes had to travel long distances to hospital appointments.
Read more: bit.ly/HWNFeedbackJune2025
Your feedback June 2025
Care feedback Northumberland June 2025. Find out what people thought about local NHS and social care services
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July 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The closing date for our Cook vacancy is next Tuesday, 22 July 2025, so if you're thinking of applying please get in touch soon! bit.ly/AdaptNECookVacancyJuly25
We’re recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join the team at our community cafe. The role involves day-to-day management of the café plus staff/volunteers. Full or part-time hours (up to 30/week). Pay is £13.50/hour.
More details: bit.ly/AdaptNECookVacancyJuly25
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We're hiring: Cook/Cafe Supervisor - Adapt
We're recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Cafe Supervisor to join the team at our community cafe, Cafe @ Burn Lane.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We’re recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join the team at our community cafe. The role involves day-to-day management of the café plus staff/volunteers. Full or part-time hours (up to 30/week). Pay is £13.50/hour.
More details: bit.ly/AdaptNECookVacancyJuly25
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We're hiring: Cook/Cafe Supervisor - Adapt
We're recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Cafe Supervisor to join the team at our community cafe, Cafe @ Burn Lane.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Have you seen our new #WomensHealth information webpage? Here you can find information and support for a wide range of women's health topics such as menopause, cancer screening, keeping active and mental health.

Take a look: bit.ly/HWN-womens-h...
July 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Do you understand how NHS and social care services can help you? The world of health and social care can be confusing, so we keep our advice simple and straightforward. Check out our articles for reliable information about care. www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information
July 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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Are you 18 - 30? Are you interested in finding out more about agricultural technology? Join us at our Agri-Tech demonstration day on Tuesday 15 July at Ingram Village Hall.

To book your free place, visit the 'Whats On' page on our website.
July 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’re recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook to join the team at our community cafe. The role involves day-to-day management of the café plus staff/volunteers. Full or part-time hours (up to 30/week). Pay is £13.50/hour.
More details: bit.ly/AdaptNECookVacancyJuly25
#HexhamJobs
We're hiring: Cook/Cafe Supervisor - Adapt
We're recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Cook/Cafe Supervisor to join the team at our community cafe, Cafe @ Burn Lane.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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A year after the Pharmacy First scheme was introduced, read people’s experiences of the service together with changes we are calling for to improve the service for patients. www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-06...
June 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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A reminder of our #HereToHear drop-in sessions in June. Next up, #Alnwick! Tell us about NHS or social care services you have used as a patient or carer, or pick up some information about local services and support.
Find out more at our website: healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk/events
June 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Come and speak to us in person at our #HereToHear drop-in sessions in #June. Tell us about #NHS or social care services you have used as a patient or carer, or pick up some information about local services and support. healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk/events

#Northumberland #Healthwatch
May 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Our June newsletter is here!
You can read our findings and recommendations on Audiology (hearing) Services, ADHD diagnosis & women's health. Plus - what did you say you wanted us to work on this year? and join our free online session around ME/CFS.
Read more: bit.ly/HWNNewsJune2025
Our findings and recommendations for audiology services, ADHD, women's health and more
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June 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Infected insect bite? If needed, your #pharmacist can provide treatment, or some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
May 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Our new report shows that people with ADHD find getting a diagnosis to be life changing, but long waits are putting people off getting help.

Check out what we are calling for to improve the situation healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-05-28/adhd-diagnosis-life-changing-long-waits-nhs-need-urgent-action
May 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We have another new job opportunity for you as we're recruiting for an Independent Advocate/Relevant Person Representative. Part-time - 15hrs/week, £10,337 pro rata.
Applications close 2pm Tuesday 27 May. Full details: bit.ly/AdaptNorthEa...
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We're recruiting - Relevant Person Representative - Adapt
We’re recruiting for a part-time Independent Advocate – Relevant Person Representative, to help us deliver Advocacy Services across Northumberland. Job Title:                         Independent Advoc...
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May 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
New job vacancy: Cafe Assistant.
We're looking for someone organised, flexible and enthusiastic to join the team at our community cafe, #Cafe@BurnLane.
Part time - up to 16/week Mon-Fri, £12.21/hr
Like to know more? Visit our website: bit.ly/AdaptCafeAss...
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Job vacancy: Cafe Assistant - Adapt
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Café Assistant within Café @ Burn Lane, our community cafe at our site in Hexham.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Have a look at our current job vacancies: bit.ly/AdaptJobs and get your application in soon - the closing date for Chief Executive and Living Well Coordinator roles is 11 April 2025.
April 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM