What you told us: April 2026

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Healthwatch Northumberland report on key issues they heard about in April 2026. During this period, they heard from 148 people.  Common themes included the quality of care and communication issues with hospital outpatient services.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Northumberland
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Access to services
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Integration of services and communication between professionals

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
General feedback
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General outpatients and hospital-based consultants
General Practice (GP)

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
148
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