Our services are significantly affected by industrial action by junior doctors and hospital consultants.
 
People with urgent or life-threatening issues will always be prioritised and those with non-urgent needs should expect long waits.

Meet the Colposcopy team. The team sees around 1700 patients annually covering referrals from Gateshead and part of South Tyneside. Find out more 👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/colposcop…

We have unveiled an innovation set to transform the recovery process for patients in critical care. Say hello to RITA – a cutting-edge digital device that's set to improve patient wellbeing & communication in critical care

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Meet the critical care rehab team who deal with a range of patients and assist their journey from being in critical care to after they are discharged.

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“My job is unpredictable, eye-opening and ever-changing. But I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Rachel McCrate shares an insight into her day-to-day role as an A&E sister in the busy emergency department at Gateshead Health.

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Meet Dawn, cancer prehabilitation project manager who has recently launched the cancer prehabilitation project which focuses on providing information for all cancer patients including: advice on a healthy diet, physical activity and mental wellbeing.

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Nappy rash, coughs, teething or tummy troubles? Download the Little Orange Book!
 
A handy guide for babies, and under 5s, covering a wide range of illnesses in children from common minor concerns to more serious conditions.

Download 👉 nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk
 
#NHS #HereToHelp

Gateshead Health Community Services offer a wide range of services for children and adults. Our teams play a vital role in supporting people with complex health & care needs to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/commu…

Our staff tell us this is a great place to work. Find out about the current vacancies we have and take the next step in your career.

Find out more 👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/careers/vacanc…

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice or for more information go to nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

See how the discharge team works! They work together with the wards and patient flow team across the Trust to make sure patients get where they need to go and have a smooth transition home.

Find out about their role and what they do 👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/dicharge-…

We have introduced Pre-Pectoral implant-based reconstruction, enabling single-stage immediate breast reconstruction. As a result, our team has achieved an outstanding rate of 95-100 per cent of cases performed as day cases. gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/news/breast-re…

Gateshead has tons to offer nurses inside and outside work.  Come and join #GatesheadHealth today.

Go to gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/careers/nursin…
 
Save lives, change lives at Gateshead Health

Our services are designed to improve the lives of our patients and their families. We are committed to providing high-quality care that is safe, effective, and compassionate.

Find out more 👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/commu…

Poorly tummy, itchy eyes or skin, cold, sore throat or aches and pains?
 
Think pharmacy first!
 
Pharmacists can give advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses.
 
Find your nearest pharmacy nhs.uk/service-search…
 
#NHS #HereToHelp

After receiving treatment at the chemotherapy day unit at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Michael Loome returned as a volunteer. We are so glad to have him back!

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Our staff tell us this is a great place to work. Find out about the current vacancies we have and take the next step in your career.

Find out more 👉 gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/careers/vacanc…

It's unusually warm 🌡️ and sunny 🌞 for September and it's important to keep yourself safe.

Check out the NHS tips for sun safety ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

The annual Macmillan Professionals Survey is now open and we are ready to listen. 

Let us know what you think by 29th September by completing the survey 👇 bit.ly/467HATk

Learning about ‘Building Happier, healthier, friendlier communities with Sara Gorman Edbert House Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust #AHPConference Alison Marshall Trudie Davies gill findley