Tell Us North

Tips from the NHS to stay well this winter Keep warm during the day Keep moving Wrap up at night Eat a healthy diet Stay hydrated Stop the spread of germs Look after your mental health

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

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

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Two speech bubbles with the phrases "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" in red and "USE YOUR RIGHTS" in black. Below, the text reads "Get involved Thursday 20 November." A small red circle with a megaphone and the text "carers RIGHTS DAY" is in the bottom right corner.

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...

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...

The AJM gives us an opportunity to reflect on the last year, how we’ve been able to amplify the public voice and help improve local services. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and looking forward to the future!

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.

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 now a part of the Newcastle Living Wage Accreditation Team, encouraging other local organisations to join the accreditation and pay all their staff at least the real living wage: livingwage.org.uk

Thank you to @livingwageuk.bsky.social for sending us the plaque!

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 😊

We've just published a report on Hospital Discharge experiences in Newcastle. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4516x5L

Welcome to the Living Wage movement @tellusnorth.bsky.social! 🙌

Welcome to the team 😀

You can find out more about the real living wage (and how it benefits both employees and employers) on their website: www.livingwage.org.uk

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.

Tell Us North

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

Tell Us North - we're recruiting, volunteer board director.

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!

Bearded man in running gear stands by the coast, next to the logos for the Great North Run and the Stroke Association.

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/...