Press release archive

Remembrance Day event commemorates Memorial Health Centre that’s stood for 83 years - 11 November 2008

An old photo found in a cleaner’s cupboard showing how a community came together to build a health centre in the 1920s took centre stage at a recent Remembrance Day event.

People urged to use walk in centre during weekend and evenings - 10 November 2008

People are being reminded that if they suffer a minor injury or ailment – especially during the evening or a weekend - they can access the NHS walk in centre  in the east end of Newcastle.

Remember to get your flu vaccine - 04 November 2008

People who are most at risk of developing serious complications from flu are being urged to get their free jab as the winter months approach.

Plan to improve health and healthcare across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland - 27 October 2008

Local people are being asked for their views on an ambitious five year plan to improve well-being and health for almost 800,000 people living across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

Health check ratings - 16 October 2008

Health check ratings for Newcastle and North Tyneside Primary Care Trusts and Northumberland Care Trust.

More GP practices are open for longer in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland - 14 October 2008

The majority of GP practices in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are now extending their opening hours in an effort to give patients more flexibility of when they can have an appointment.

Vaccination programme to arm girls against cervical cancer - 09 October 2008

School and public health nurses in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are offering all 12 to 13 year old girls a vaccine to protect them against cervical cancer.

World mental health day 10 October 2008 - 09 October 2008

A range of celebration events is taking place across Newcastle and North Tyneside on and around World Mental Health Day (WMHD) - 10 October 2008.

Audit commission report shows financial improvement - 02 October 2008

The third annual Auditors’ Local Evaluation (ALE) report from the Audit Commission, published today (2 October), says that Newcastle and North Tyneside Primary Care Trusts, and Northumberland Care Trust have shown financial improvement in the last year.

New chlamydia TV advert stars local young people - 29 September 2008

Primary care trusts in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear are stepping up their campaign to get as many young people as possible to be screened for the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia – with a regional TV advert starring local young people.

New sexual health centre for Newcastle - 26 September 2008

Local NHS rated as top performer - 25 September 2008

Health trainers gain award in tackling health inequalities - 09 September 2008

Smokers can access quit sessions in Newcastle - 04 September 2008

Pregnant mums to be screened for chlamydia - 04 September 2008

Over 15,000 people access stop smoking services - 01 September 2008

Health chiefs welcome national decision on Lucentis - 27 August 2008

Don't miss out on your flu jab - 27 August 2008

Early signs of cancer - do you know what to look for? - 13 August 2008

Keep cool this summer - 05 August 2008

North of Tyne patients praise the services they get from local health services - 31 July 2008

Creating health services for the future - 21 July 2008

Cleanyourhands campaign in the community - 21 July 2008

Schools in Newcastle are leading the way nationally on healthy schools - 10 July 2008

Public reminded to give their views on urgent healthcare in Newcastle and North Tyneside - 07 July 2008

Heart attack patients to benefit from award winning life-saving treatment - 07 July 2008

Consultation on development of new GP and local health services in Newcastle - 30 June 2008

Health improvement strategies making an impact - 24 June 2008

Newcastle Eagle's coach scores a sandwich to mark first birthday of healthy award - 12 June 2008

Events being held to seek views on development of new GP and local health services across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland - 11 June 2008

Retired health workers are being sought to talk about their experiences before NHS was formed - 03 June 2008

Consultation on development of new GP and local health services in Newcastle - 03 June 2008

Patients in Newcastle set to benefit from refurbished GP surgery - 02 June 2008

North of Tyne health services exceed latest national waiting times - 02 June 2008

Consultation on development of new GP and local health services across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland - 07 May 2008

Public invited to give their views on urgent healthcare in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland - 02 May 2008

People urged to use walk in centre during weekend evenings - 02 May 2008

Availability of new eye treatment extended for North East patients - 21 April 2008

ME conference proves to be a success - 16 April 2008

Get involved – what kind of urgent services do you want? - 15 April 2008