Join us in congratulating the six new NHS paediatric neuro-oncology centres in the UK designated as a ‘Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Children’! Read our press release -> tinyurl.com/tjbcmCoECnews

Our Accident and Emergency department at the RVI is very busy at the minute. If you need medical attention please think pharmacy first or contact NHS111 online. Please help to keep our A&E free for serious or life-threatening illness or injury.

📣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
newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/newcastle…

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.

💻👉northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/posts/eas…

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
ney-genomics.org.uk/circulating-tu…

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-…