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Retirement at last for Chris – after nine-month pandemic delay
A highly regarded member of the CCG’s senior team finally starts a well-deserved retirement this week, after he delayed it by nine months to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Trained as a nurse in Hartlepool in the 1970s, Chris Piercy worked in surgical wards, intensive care units and A&Es across the North East and …
Millionth patient vaccinated in North East and North Cumbria
Today a patient in a GP surgery in Bishop Auckland received the millionth vaccine given in the North East and North Cumbria. The region is continuing to progress quickly with the majority of vaccinations being given through GP led services working as part of a Primary Care Network supported by the four large vaccination centres …
NHS England invites everyone aged 50+ over to be jabbed
While the whole of the NHS doubles down to urge everyone already invited to take up the offer, new invitations are now going out nationally to millions of people aged 50 to 54 in the latest stage of the programme, the biggest in NHS history and fastest in Europe. NHS Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens …
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Listening to patients is at the heart of our work as we know that a strong patient voice helps us make better decisions and improve local services. We listen to patients in lots of different ways, from surveys and events to forums and patient groups. To help us do this, we have an involvement team, who …
Every year, many people share their views with us – attending events or forums, completing surveys or just getting in touch. We’re grateful to everyone who gets involved with our work in this way, because their feedback helps us to improve local services. In our Your voice, your health publication, we outline some of the …
Putting people at the heart of our work, 2019-20 Listening to patients is at the heart of our work. As a clinical commissioning group, we plan and commission the majority of local healthcare services in Newcastle Gateshead – and a strong patient voice helps us to make better decisions and improve local NHS services. From …
Your health
Questions about the Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccination is the largest vaccine programme in the history of the NHS. Our teams are working incredibly hard, and we are making rapid progress in both Newcastle and Gateshead. We know it’s an anxious time for many people as we wait our turn for the vaccine, so we have set out answers to …
Urgent care is for minor injuries or illnesses which need medical attention the same day, but are not serious enough for the Emergency Department. Take time to think about which service you need – see the right person, first time. Caring for yourself at home Remember, many minor illnesses can be treated at home with …
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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