Tell Us North
@tellusnorth.bsky.social
We believe that people’s views can improve health and social care services in the North of England. Tell Us North operate Healthwatch Newcastle and Healthwatch Gateshead.
https://tellusnorth.org.uk/
https://tellusnorth.org.uk/
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Who are we? We're Tell Us North, a community interest company (CIC) in the North East of England. We believe that people’s views can improve health and social care services in the North of England.
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
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"I have a health problem, which service should I talk to?"
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"I have a health problem, which service should I talk to?"
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
Self Care at home:
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Minor bruises
- Minor sprains
- Coughs and colds
Call NHS 111 for non-emergency help:
- Feeling unwell
- Unsure who to call
- Anxious about health
- Need help?
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Rates of vaccination – one of the most effective public health interventions – are declining in the UK.
Our latest research looks at Gloucestershire, an area with one of the highest uptake rates for adult vaccines, and what can be learned across the NHS. https://bit.ly/48q5Cgx
Our latest research looks at Gloucestershire, an area with one of the highest uptake rates for adult vaccines, and what can be learned across the NHS. https://bit.ly/48q5Cgx
Approaches to vaccine delivery: learning from Gloucestershire ICB’s Covid-19 vaccine programme
Rates of vaccination are declining in the UK. Against that backdrop, we look at how Gloucestershire ICB has achieved some of the highest uptake rates in the country despite challenges.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Rates of vaccination – one of the most effective public health interventions – are declining in the UK.
Our latest research looks at Gloucestershire, an area with one of the highest uptake rates for adult vaccines, and what can be learned across the NHS. https://bit.ly/48q5Cgx
Our latest research looks at Gloucestershire, an area with one of the highest uptake rates for adult vaccines, and what can be learned across the NHS. https://bit.ly/48q5Cgx
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Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after yourself - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people, those with long-term conditions or a compromised immune system. Check out recommendations from the NHS to look after yourself - https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-10-07/how-stay-well-winter
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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
mailchi.mp/connectedvoi...
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Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.
Find out more about how you can get involved here: www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
Find out more about how you can get involved here: www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.
Find out more about how you can get involved here: www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
Find out more about how you can get involved here: www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
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Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
Click on the following link to take part in the survey:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
Click on the following link to take part in the survey:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
October 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Have you used the NHS App, Pharmacy First, or the GP Extended Access Service recently?
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
Click on the following link to take part in the survey:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
If so, the NHS wants to know what you think!
Click on the following link to take part in the survey:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Joint Meeting for Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle this week!
Tell Us North hosts both of these local Healthwatch, and this important work wouldn’t be possible without our committee members, volunteers and staff.
Tell Us North hosts both of these local Healthwatch, and this important work wouldn’t be possible without our committee members, volunteers and staff.
September 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Annual Joint Meeting for Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle this week!
Tell Us North hosts both of these local Healthwatch, and this important work wouldn’t be possible without our committee members, volunteers and staff.
Tell Us North hosts both of these local Healthwatch, and this important work wouldn’t be possible without our committee members, volunteers and staff.
It was wonderful to attend the 2025 Living Wage Champion awards! Thank you to @livingwageuk.bsky.social for inviting us, and congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
We’re still feeling inspired after last week’s Living Wage Champion Awards in Newcastle! 🏆
The night celebrated the employers and individuals championing the real Living Wage, Living Hours & Living Pension and the growing movement in the North East👏
#LivingWageChampions
The night celebrated the employers and individuals championing the real Living Wage, Living Hours & Living Pension and the growing movement in the North East👏
#LivingWageChampions
July 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It was wonderful to attend the 2025 Living Wage Champion awards! Thank you to @livingwageuk.bsky.social for inviting us, and congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
Some new decorations in the Tell Us North office, to celebrate our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer! Our Business Officer just put these up, we think they look great 😊
June 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Some new decorations in the Tell Us North office, to celebrate our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer! Our Business Officer just put these up, we think they look great 😊
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We've just published a report on Hospital Discharge experiences in Newcastle. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4516x5L
June 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We've just published a report on Hospital Discharge experiences in Newcastle. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4516x5L
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Welcome to the Living Wage movement @tellusnorth.bsky.social! 🙌
Tell Us North are an accredited Real Living Wage employer! That means we have been recognised as paying our staff at least £12.60 per hour, the real UK living wage (outside of London) as determined by @livingwageuk.bsky.social.
April 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Welcome to the Living Wage movement @tellusnorth.bsky.social! 🙌
Welcome to the team 😀
Dan and Becca have already brought so much to our community engagement work, thank you for joining the team! Your efforts help make local voices heard:
www.businessnewsnortheast.co.uk/dan-and-becc...
www.businessnewsnortheast.co.uk/dan-and-becc...
Dan and Becca Join Healthwatch Team - Business News North East
Healthwatch Gateshead and Healthwatch Newcastle are pleased to announce the addition of two new members to their team, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to their vital community engagement wor...
www.businessnewsnortheast.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Welcome to the team 😀
Tell Us North are an accredited Real Living Wage employer! That means we have been recognised as paying our staff at least £12.60 per hour, the real UK living wage (outside of London) as determined by @livingwageuk.bsky.social.
April 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tell Us North are an accredited Real Living Wage employer! That means we have been recognised as paying our staff at least £12.60 per hour, the real UK living wage (outside of London) as determined by @livingwageuk.bsky.social.
Who are we? We're Tell Us North, a community interest company (CIC) in the North East of England. We believe that people’s views can improve health and social care services in the North of England.
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Who are we? We're Tell Us North, a community interest company (CIC) in the North East of England. We believe that people’s views can improve health and social care services in the North of England.
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
Find out more on our website:
tellusnorth.org.uk
We are seeking applications for the volunteer position of Tell Us North Board Director: www.tellusnorth.org.uk/vacancies
Do you have a passion for health and social care? Do you want to be a voice for local people and services? This might be the role for you!
Do you have a passion for health and social care? Do you want to be a voice for local people and services? This might be the role for you!
April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are seeking applications for the volunteer position of Tell Us North Board Director: www.tellusnorth.org.uk/vacancies
Do you have a passion for health and social care? Do you want to be a voice for local people and services? This might be the role for you!
Do you have a passion for health and social care? Do you want to be a voice for local people and services? This might be the role for you!
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Dan Milburn, Lead Officer for Healthwatch Newcastle, is doing the Great North Run this year to raise money for the Stroke Association!
You can donate to Dan’s fundraising campaign here:
events.stroke.org.uk/fundraisers/...
You can donate to Dan’s fundraising campaign here:
events.stroke.org.uk/fundraisers/...
February 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Dan Milburn, Lead Officer for Healthwatch Newcastle, is doing the Great North Run this year to raise money for the Stroke Association!
You can donate to Dan’s fundraising campaign here:
events.stroke.org.uk/fundraisers/...
You can donate to Dan’s fundraising campaign here:
events.stroke.org.uk/fundraisers/...