Thanks to everyone who attended today’s Making Every Contact Count (MECC) regional strategy meeting, including our guest speakers.

MECC is about public-facing colleagues taking the opportunity to talk to people about their health & wellbeing.

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We've met with one of our physiotherapists, Beth Ronchetti, to talk about her role and how she helps patients in cancer prehabilitation.

For more information on the service, you can explore our website or reach out to your dedicated cancer nurse specialist.

We want to provide the best support for our patients to live with and beyond cancer.

Our updated webpages feature a wide range of information for you and your loved ones.

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Credit: Mental Health Foundation / Carole Mackie

This #WorldImmunisationWeek , take the opportunity to check that your child is up to date with their vaccinations.

Our school-age immunisation team work to ensure that no young children fall through the gaps and miss out on key vaccinations.

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What a completely inspirational morning in York! So full of examples of how education can and has supported our older people’s workforce. Looking forward to sharing NorthumbriaNHS Enhanced Care for Older People (EnCOP) #RCNED24 transformational learning programme after lunch!

Our EcoED team has been made patient information leaflets in our emergency department available in digital form.

Digital has become the preference for information over using printed paper to which has also contributed to the department's paper 'lite' status.

Last week, our sexual health team worked with Cobalt Business Park to deliver talks to organisations about the support they can provide.

This included information on STIs, Contraception, our One-to-One Centres.

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ICYMI: Our maternity team has been fully-awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly award, by UNICEF UK.

'We will continue to build on this excellent progress to ensure that every Baby Northumbrian is given a chance for the best start in life.”

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If you’re 56-64 and registered with a GP in England, the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit.

Catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying.

So put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

Are you over 50 and interested in a career?👀

We're hosting a career workshop for over 50s, where you can get guidance and discover a range of opportunities that could suit you!

📅 Wed 24 April, 9:30am-12pm
📍 Cramlington Community Hub

Book your place👉 ow.ly/kr6Q50QXBhK

Hopefully we start to see more blue sky as we head towards summer and we can enjoy lots of days by the coast!

#ScenicSunday

Do you want to help shape your local NHS services?

You can ‘Have Your Say’ by joining our online community. We want your feedback on our services, campaign ideas, communication materials and much more!

Sign up today at …thumbriacommunity.explainonline.co.uk and ‘Have Your Say’.

Shiremoor One-to-One Centre is now closed and will reopen at 8:45am 26 April from Ward 9 at North Tyneside General Hospital.

Emergency contraception will be able to visit your local pharmacy and PEP from A&E or other sexual health services.

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Nominations for candidates to stand for the council of governor elections are now open.

By becoming a governor, you could be the voice of your local community and help to shape the future of Northumbria Healthcare.

To learn more about the role, visit - ow.ly/NXw450RjZhJ

We're hiring!

We're currently recruiting for a senior information analyst to join our team to support our digital strategy and help enable data-driven business decisions across the trust.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply now on our website ow.ly/fVF950RjX4h

ICYMI: Our Berwick team really enjoyed seeing their hospital being constructed in the Merit factory and were excited about the impact our new hospital will have on both staff and patient experience.

Click below for our latest Berwick updates👇

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Ever wondered how to help autistic people, or what not to say an autistic person?

Watch this video as our autism staff network bust common myths around autism!

#AutismAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to all the families who welcomed their babies in March 💙

#ICYMI : Our autism staff network chair, Ross Punton has shared his experiences with autism💙

He touches on what autism means to him, how it affects his daily life, and what he wishes people would understand.

Read here👉 ow.ly/cpEh50QXxQe

#AutismAwarenessMonth

Those most vulnerable and at greatest risk from COVID-19 will need extra protection this spring.

They're free for over 75s and anyone aged 6 months and over who is immunosuppressed.

Search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for details on how to book.

#BeWiseImmunise