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Tell Us North

@tellusnorth.bsky.social
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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. tellusnorth.org.uk

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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Why partner with us? Tell Us North work with local organisations to create projects that put people at the centre of decision-making: tellusnorth.org.uk/our-services/
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We're proud of our team for putting together a brilliant Annual Joint Meeting for @healthwatchgh.bsky.social and @healthwatchncl.bsky.social, with support from the board, Healthwatch staff and committee members!
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What do we do at Tell Us North? Well, we... - Work with local communities - Provide community engagement and research - Deliver training and development - Run information, signposting and advice services - Support organisations in promoting their work - Collaborate with like-minded organisations
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Did you know? If you are 16 or older, you can make and go to GP appointments by yourself. If you are under 16, you can still ask to see a GP without your parent or guardian. The GP will decide if that’s appropriate for you. www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/yo...
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our website has a new look! Take a visit and find out how local voices can help shape better lives in the north of England: tellusnorth.org.uk
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Did you know? If you've lost your 10-digit NHS number, you can call your GP or refer to any letter the NHS has sent you. You can you also retrieve it on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-nhs-number Find more tips and resources on our website: tellusnorth.org.uk/resources/
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tune in to Tell Us North! We're talking physiotherapy, business research and urgent care services. Our radio interview will be airing on radionorthumberland.com every Friday this September, between noon and 2pm.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our latest Top Tip is about NHS 111! NHS 111 is a free phone and online service for urgent, non-life- threatening health issues: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services... This can include dental problems, mental health and emergency prescriptions.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Did you know? You can find other Top Tips and helpful resources on our website: tellusnorth.org.uk/resources/ Here's the latest Top Tip from Tell Us North:
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Did you know? If you need extra help at a GP appointment, you can ask your GP for reasonable adjustments. This includes lots of kinds of help, like longer appointments, a quieter space, wheelchair access or information in a format like Easy Read or British Sign Language.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Here's our first Tell Us North Top Tip! Did you know? If you are away from home but still in the UK, you can register as a temporary patient near where you’re staying. To do this, visit the GP and ask for a temporary services form. www.nhs.uk/nhs-services... #toptips
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
“They were excellent at asking the second question – challenging assumptions and personal bias in a constructive way. That was invaluable, particularly at trustee level, where strategic direction is so important.”
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"We brought in Tell Us North to help us really interrogate what we do." - Michelle Brannigan, CEO of Full Circle Food Project Read the full story from Newcastle Magazine: newcastlemagazine.com/new-strategy...
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
In January, the Tell Us North team spent time volunteering with The Bread and Butter Thing. As part of our commitment to social value, our staff helped pack food and load vans that deliver supplies to Food Clubs across the North East.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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.
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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
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Tell Us North @tellusnorth.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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!
Tell Us North - we're recruiting, volunteer board director.
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