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Questions about the Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccine in Newcastle and Gateshead: frequently asked questions (updated 15 January 2021) We’re making rapid progress The Covid-19 vaccination is the largest vaccine programme in the history of the NHS, and we are making rapid progress here in Newcastle and Gateshead. The NHS is delivering the vaccine through hospital hubs, local vaccine centres …
Is Your Medicine Cabinet Winter Ready?
AS we approach winter, the NHS sees more ailments and illnesses that can be easily treated at home with the aid of some advice (see www.nhs.uk) and a range of medicines you can buy. What medicines should I keep at home? Here are some of the medicines that you should keep in your medicine cabinet. …
The next Newcastle Gateshead CCG governing body meeting is due to be held on 26th January 2021. Members of the public are invited to submit any questions on agenda items by email to louisemcandrew@nhs.net – by 5pm on 22 January. Questions from the public will be raised and responded to within the meetings and recorded …
Get involved
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
Covid-19, or the Coronavirus, is affecting people’s lives right across the world, and here in Newcastle and Gateshead, we are doing everything we can to help our communities stay safe. This page provides practical information to help you, as we all adapt to the changes in our lives from Covid-19. It sets out what you …
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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Riverside House
Goldcrest Way
Newburn Riverside (Business Park)
Newcastle upon Tyne
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