Handy information on local services, campaigns and projects to improve everyone’s 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 …
Need help with your mental health?
Many of us are affected by mental health difficulties. This can be very painful, even though it may not be as visible as physical problems like a broken arm. Need help now? If you need urgent help now, you can phone: Adults – 0800 652 2863Children and young people – 0800 652 2864 Lines are …
If you get NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) or a jointly funded health and social care package for complex needs, if your child receives continuing care (CC), or you are in receipt of mental health aftercare, you have the option to manage your care budget yourself, through a personal health budget.
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 …
Improving mental health services
After a major consultation programme, your CCG is working hard with partner organisations, patients and families to improve mental health services for adults. Some of the recent improvements include: Crisis and Urgent Response Team A new Crisis and Urgent Response Team is now on hand to support anyone in mental health crisis in Newcastle or …
Care and support planning for long-term conditions
If you have a long-term condition, you know better than anyone what it is like to live with day to day. That’s why we are helping local GP practices move towards a new way of helping patients manage long-term conditions. It’s called care and support planning.
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Type 2 diabetes is a leading cause of preventable sight loss in people of working age and is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. While Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented and is not linked to lifestyle, Type 2 is largely preventable through lifestyle changes. The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention …
If your GP needs to refer you for a physical or mental health condition, in most cases you have a legal right to choose which hospital or service you go to. This includes NHS and many private hospitals that provide services to the NHS. You may also choose your clinical team led by a consultant …
Produced by , these videos were created by Involve North East to help people who don’t have English as a first language to better understand healthcare in the NHS. If you are unable to speak or understand English well, you can have an interpreter at NHS services. Say ‘interpreter’ to the receptionist and the language …