Tell Us North CIC

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: https://newcastlemagazine.com/new-strategy-to-drive-growth-and-impact-for-ashingtons-full-circle-food-project/

02/04/2026

Share for Better Care Week is finished, but your local Healthwatch still want to hear your views! Get in touch and have your say:
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/list

Your feedback, whether positive or negative, is essential to providing safer, better care. Take three minutes of your time, and help us improve care for you, your family and your community: https://www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/share-your-views

Visit our website and tell us about your experiences of health and social care.

12/03/2026

We're proud of our work supporting Full Circle Food Project in Ashington!

Full Circle Food Project is a great local charity that aims to tackle food poverty, reduce waste and create welcoming community spaces. We helped them develop a new 3-year strategy to strengthen their growth into the future 🌱

Find out more:

The strategic work with Tell Us North brought together the charity’s CEO and trustees to reflect on its objectives, core activities and long-term vision. As

05/03/2026

“This is completely different from my previous role,” Avish says. “In a charity and community-focused organisation, you’re giving something back to society. That makes a real difference.”

Welcome to your new role!

Tell Us North CIC has appointed Avish Johnson as its new Business Manager, strengthening the leadership team of the Newcastle-based community interest company. Operating across the North East, Tell Us North CIC works with local people and with voluntary, community and public sector organisations to....

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.

Our volunteer supervisor told us: the Tell Us North team "made a real impact on the families and communities we serve. They helped 600 families access healthy, nutritious and affordable food, that’s around 18,000 meals and stopped 10 tonnes of food going to landfill. And for that we thank them.”

You can find out more about The Bread and Butter Thing and their volunteering opportunities here: https://www.breadandbutterthing.org/volunteers

23/12/2025

Season's Greetings from Tell Us North! We wish you a wonderful festive period and a happy new year. See you in 2026!

16/12/2025

The Lord Mayor of Newcastle pledges support to The People’s Kitchen, a volunteer-run charity providing free hot meals and community care in Newcastle.

11/12/2025

"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?

Contact your Pharmacy for expert advice:
- Minor illness
- Headaches
- Upset stomach
- Bites and stings

Contact your GP (out of hours call NHS 111):
- Persistent symptoms
- Chronic pain
- Long term conditions
- New prescriptions

Visit your nearest Urgent Treatment Centre:
- Breaks and sprains
- X-rays
- Cuts and grazes
- Fever and rashes

In an emergency go to hospital or call 999:
- Choking
- Chest pain / breathing issues
- Blacking Out
- Serious blood loss

Visit our website for more advice and information about health and social care:
https://www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/advice-and-information

09/12/2025

With only a few more drop ins for the rest of the year, this time Harley is at Barley Mow Village Hall, and he’s already made a friend!

The Gateshead Volunteer Centre coordinator is there to chat to locals about volunteering in your community. Name a better way to start the new year!

❄️ 🎄

09/12/2025

We’re down at Hirst Park serving a lovely vegetable soup, mulled wine, herbs and chutneys come down it’s all looking very exciting! Ooh I think I just saw Santa too….

30/10/2025

With rising costs, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting all the help you’re entitled to. 💰
At Age UK Gateshead, our free benefit checks can help you access extra income and support.
It’s confidential, friendly, and can make a real difference to your finances.
Give us a call today – you might be pleasantly surprised! 😊📞

16/10/2025

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!
What worked well? What could be better? Did you notice any changes?

The NHS is especially keen to hear how access to your GP practice feels right now, and whether recent changes have made a difference.

Click on the following link to take part in the survey:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatch-GP-pharmacy-NHS-app-Survey/