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An annual report…that’s nice and short
Want to keep in touch with our work in the local NHS without ploughing through 100+ pages? Help is at hand – in the form of our shorter annual report summary for 2020-21. At just 15 pages, it sets out our major areas of focus for the year, including the pandemic response, vaccine programme and …
Covid-19 vaccine clinics in Gateshead and Newcastle
Gateshead In Gateshead, we have GP-led vaccine centres at Blaydon, Birtley, Felling, the Bede Centre and Rawling Road practice. Alternatively, you may find it easier to attend a large vaccination centre such as the Centre for Life in Newcastle or the Nightingale Hospital near Sunderland. To book an appointment, call 119 between 7am and 11pm …
Patient engagement report-Home Oxygen Assessment Service
Patient engagement report published following review of Home Oxygen Assessment Service. The Home Oxygen Assessment Service is currently commissioned by the Gateshead locality of NHS Newcastle and Gateshead CCG, NHS County Durham CCG, NHS Sunderland CCG, NHS South Tyneside CCG and NHS Tees Valley CCG. Referrals to the service are usually made by GPs but …
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 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. That’s why …
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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