NECS knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children. Since our launch in 2006, we’ve experienced a steady increase in children accessing, and benefiting from, counselling. This has been even more so over the last 2 years as we move through …
Order your repeat prescription in time and help avoid additional pressures on NHS services this Bank Holiday
GPs and pharmacists are urging people to plan ahead for the Jubilee Bank holiday by ordering their repeat prescriptions well in advance to avoid additional pressure on NHS services. People living across the North East and North Cumbria are being reminded to #DoYourBit over the forthcoming Jubilee …
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is a joint campaign from NHS England and Diabetes UK that takes place23–29 May 2022. The campaign aims to raise awareness of type 2 diabetes, how to prevent it, and at-risk groups, and encourages the public to check their risk via the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk …
Relax and refresh with NHS wellbeing group
A new outdoor activity and adventure group founded and run by Fior Sayer, a Trainee ACP at the QE Hospital in Gateshead, is aiming to improve health and wellbeing and you're all invited. The QE Staff outdoor and wellbeing group has expanded to become the NHS North East Wellbeing and Outdoor …
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
The pandemic has given rise to a sense of isolation and loneliness, with far less access to loved ones, adapting to new ways of working and having to rely on technology for more aspects of life. Loneliness affects many of us throughout life and can be both a driver for and product of poor mental …