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Over recent months, all 14 Healthwatch across the North East and North Cumbria have been out in communities listening to people’s real experiences of accessing their GP, using the NHS App, and trying Pharmacy First.

You can find out more and read the full report on our website: https://www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/report/2026-03-18/report-modern-general-practice-access