Patients in Gosforth are now benefitting from improved access to modern healthcare facilities.

Members of the public are being reminded by their local NHS of the full range of healthcare options available to them over the bank holiday weekend.

Primary care trusts and local authorities in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are delighted to announce a further reduction in the number of teenage pregnancies, according to government figures released recently.

The local NHS is celebrating International Women's Day by reminding women of the importance of taking up the opportunities of health screening.

A new iPhone application has been launched to help patients who suffer from a chronic condition which causes exhaustion to better manage their symptoms.

Local women are set to benefit from an improvement to the current cervical screening test.

GP leads in Newcastle are encouraging local people to be drink aware and not let alcohol sneak up on you.

A GP practice in North Tyneside has increased its uptake of the seasonal flu vaccine from within their eligible patient population by around 20 per cent after radically overhauling their approach to how they offer the vaccine to their patients. 

The local NHS is supporting a campaign to help people in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland plan affordable healthier meals.

Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.

A television advert is currently airing as part of a campaign to promote awareness of chlamydia which is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection amongst under 25s.

When it comes to getting quick convenient medical advice remember the local community pharmacy is usually right on the doorstep!

December is childhood cancer awareness month, and the local NHS is helping to raise awareness of the common childhood cancers.

The local NHS is urging people to take extra care - of themselves, elderly relatives and neighbours - to keep well during the current cold snap.

People are being urged to avoid any unwanted presents this Christmas by looking after their sexual health with NHS support.

Leading GPs in Newcastle are reminding the public to plan ahead and look after themselves during the current cold snap.

Women in the city considering long term contraception can go along to a number of pharmacies that are offering a free new sexual health service. 

Newcastle GP leads are urging local people to protect themselves from flu this winter and have the free jab.

New figures show a further reduction in alcohol related hospital admissions for Newcastle but health experts are warning more needs to be done.

With over 30 years’ experience a Newcastle optometrist put his skills to the test after setting his sights on winning a national award.

Countering the perception that we’re being asked to give up boozing entirely local health experts are instead advising moderation and small changes which over time can have a big impact on our health and wellbeing. 

With temperatures predicted to drop people in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are being urged to look after themselves and stay well during the winter months.

Great grandma Anne Tait is bracing herself for the onset of winter as she prepares to be housebound for most of the time.

As the winter bug season is approaching the local NHS is urging the public to remain vigilant and to remember the importance of good hand washing.

Dancing, football and cycling are just some of the activities children in the east end area of Newcastle are taking part in everyday in a bid to increase physical activity levels.

Professionals and patients involved with eating disorders services across the North East will be on hand to provide information about the support available and to hear people’s experiences of living with the condition at a special event this week.

Throckley Primary Care Centre in the outer west of Newcastle got a head start on their flu campaign this year when they vaccinated nearly 1,000 patients in just one day.

A Newcastle GP practice is running weekly drop-in sessions for their younger patients.

Original WI ‘Calendar Girl’ Angela Baker is joining patients and health professionals at an event aimed at improving after care for people who have undergone treatment for blood cancers.

Members of the public are being reminded to wash their hands to help prevent the spread of seasonal infections.

Members of the public are being reminded by their local NHS of the full range of healthcare options available to them over the winter period.

When it comes to getting quick convenient medical advice remember the community pharmacy is usually right on the doorstep!

A Newcastle GP practice is holding an open day to help people find out more about the services it offers.

With the summer holidays upon us, the local NHS is reminding people who suffer a minor injury that they can receive treatment at a clinic in North Tyneside.

You may think it’s a bit yucky – but ‘screening your poo’ could save your life That’s the message in a campaign running across the North East.

Members of the public are reminded of the importance of taking up the opportunities of health screening. 

Members of the public are welcome to attend a joint meeting of boards of Newcastle and North Tyneside Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and Northumberland Care Trust.

As the holiday season approaches local people in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland are being encouraged to think pharmacy first.

You may think it’s a bit yucky – but ‘screening your poo’ could save your life

Around 16,000 children in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland have been visited at school by school nurses, to measure the weight and height of children in reception class, ages four to five, and year six ages ten to 11, to record the information which is treated confidentially.