Health chiefs across the North East and North Cumbria are warning local communities to remain vigilant and #doyourbit to prevent lockdowns and protect each other from coronavirus. While rates of the virus have remained generally stable across the region, health and care leaders are reminding communities that this could change at any point and they […]
Don’t just turn up to A&E – think pharmacy, 111 and GP first
Public asked to #doyourbit to protect the NHS by keeping A&E free for serious emergencies. Health leaders across Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead are asking people to do their bit by thinking pharmacy, GP and 111 first, and not just to turn up to A&E. The plea is the first part of a new […]
NHS encourages personal responsibility as pubs reopen at the weekend
Every preventable call out or visit to hospital due to alcohol slows down our response to another incident such as a stroke or a cardiac arrest. The NHS across the North East and North Cumbria is encouraging people to enjoy themselves responsibly as bars and pubs reopen on Saturday 4 July for the first time […]
Public urged to plan ahead to wear face coverings in hospitals
The NHS in the north east and north Cumbria is urging the public to plan ahead and have face coverings available to wear when they attend hospital settings from Monday 15 June. The request comes ahead of government guidance coming into force following evidence from its Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies that face coverings could […]
Region’s health chiefs reassure public as it begins to restart treatments
Health leaders across the North East and North Cumbria are reassuring the public about work to re-start some of the planned care which was put on hold to help the NHS cope with a rise of emergency COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. As the NHS starts to see a stable reduction in the number of […]
Region’s health chiefs ask public to keep up their amazing support for the NHS
Ahead of the first May bank holiday weekend, health chiefs across the region are asking the public to keep-up their amazing support for the NHS. The appeal to the public includes asking them to support the NHS and others by: • Remembering to social distance – keeping two metres apart • Keeping hands extra clean […]