📣Three of our endoscopy specialists head off to Zambia’s capital Lusaka tomorrow to carry out endoscopy skills courses as well as a ‘train the trainer course’ to support doctors & nurses yo set up their own training programmes💫 Dave Nylander BSG
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Confirmed locations for the Cervical Screening Mobile Unit throughout April - no need to book, just pop along!

#cervicalscreening

A cervical screening mobile unit will be visiting areas across #Newcastle . If you are due or overdue your cervical screening (smear test) why not pop along to the mobile screening unit. Watch this short video to find out more: youtu.be/M0q7l-JcWqw?si… #CervicalScreening

Brilliant to see Dentaid The Dental Charity's mobile dental unit in Newcastle this week, providing access to dental services in the community. 💙

As well as providing treatment, this collaboration is also helping young people with dental education! 🦷

⚠️ Calls to 999 or 111 may experience some delays. ⚠️

Our emergency operations centre colleagues are working hard to answer your calls as quickly as possible but there may be a delay on 111 calls as we prioritise emergency 999 calls.

If it is not a life-threatening emergency,…

We're part of a national study led by Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience which is investigating the best way to prevent depression in people who suffer from a brain injury. Damian Holliman & Dr Jen Burgess she/her are leading the trial from the RVI's major trauma centre. More below ⬇️ bit.ly/4ah3g1Z

🚧 Tyne Bridge restoration underway - there will be a full overnight closure tonight and the Tyne Bridge will be reduced to two lanes from 6am tomorrow.

🚌 Please plan ahead, follow the travel advice and make the switch to public transport as we restore this icon.

📣 Our Governor elections are open!

🗣️Governors include elected members of staff & the public representing their views

🗓️We have a number of vacancies - closing date is Wed 10 April 2024

‼️You need be a member of our trust before applying 🙌🏾

Visit: cesvotes.com/NUTH2024

🐣This Easter bank holiday, find your nearest open pharmacy. These are opening times for bank holidays ONLY, please visit 'Find a Pharmacy' for other information.

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Please be aware the Great North Road is closed following a crash.

North East & Yorkshire Genomics & North Thames Genomic Medicine Service are leading a national pilot to integrate circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) testing into a routine NHS lung cancer pathway for the 1st time. This could help 1000s of people receive earlier, more targeted, lung cancer treatments
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Ready for the Easter bank holiday weekend?🐣

✅Order repeat prescriptions in time
🩹Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet
👩‍⚕️Think pharmacy first
📲Use NHS111 online for medical help and advice
⚠️Keep A&E and 999 free for LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES ONLY

#NHS #HereToHelp

Enough repeat medication to last you over the Easter bank holiday weekend? If not spring into action and order it now!🌻

📲Use the NHS App or visit your local pharmacy or GP surgery online ordering system.

Find your nearest pharmacy👉 ow.ly/sEbR50QT6gT

#NHS #HereToHelp

With Newcastle Hospitals working hard to get the TB message out there #WorldTBDay24 #YesWeCanEndTB #Tuberculosis

I will be hosting a #LynchSyndrome awareness stall outside of Newcastle Hospitals MediCinema (RVI, NVW near Subway) on Friday 22nd March between 10am-2pm. Please come and say Hi 👋macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

The Freeman Hospital has become the first hospital in the world to administer immunotherapy treatment, atezolizumab, via a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection. Claire McHugh was one of the first patients to benefit. Read her story here: bit.ly/3xbB9T0

With the #Easter bank holiday approaching, now is a good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car. Things like plasters, antiseptic cream & painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents & injuries. nhs.uk/common-health-…

In April the Tyne Bridge undergoes essential restoration work, not just for appearance but to preserve its structural integrity & heritage. If you're coming into our hospitals prepare for lane closures & plan your commute. Stay updated with tynebridge.org #TyneBridge100

Today we say a fond farewell to Aileen Burn, who retires after a 34-year career in the NHS 💙Aileen has spent the last 12 years as research matron Newcastle Hospitals & will be missed by us all. We wish her the best of luck for the next chapter🍀

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👦👧Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccination to give them the best protection again becoming seriously unwell.

😷 More info👉northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/posts/nhs…