Reasonable Adjustments Request Health and care organisations must make reasonable changes so that services are easier to use for people with disabilities. This includes people with physical or sensory disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, dementia, and autism. We will do our best to make any changes you need to help you feel safe and … Continued
Changes to Death Registration from September 2024 In September 2024, the process for registering a death in England and Wales changed. These updates are important for families and patients, and aim to make the system more accurate. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what this means. 1. Independent Review of All Deaths When someone … Continued
Drop in for Dads This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges that parenthood … Continued
The Healthier Together App: Support, Advice and Reassurance for Parents The Healthier Together App gives parents and guardians help, advice and reassurance when worried about their child. The app and website have been developed specifically for the North East, and provide clear, reliable advice from trusted NHS sources. How it works Here’s how it works … Continued
Support Organisations and Helplines Many organisations offer helplines, text support and online help for mental health and other conditions or circumstances where people may need support. Samaritans Call 116 123Visit samaritans.orgText ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Tyneside Mind Support Line Call 0191 477 4545 (8 am to 10 pm)Visit tynesidemind.org.uk Newcastle Crisis Team Call 0191 814 8899 … Continued
Bereavement: Dealing with Grief Grief is the range of emotions we can go through after loss. It’s normal, personal and affects everyone differently. It’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel after someone you know has died. Some of the most common symptoms can be shock or feeling numb, … Continued
Bereavement: Getting Support Grief is a form of stress, so elements of self-care that help with other types of stress apply here, too. Making sure you eat and drink well and get plenty of rest will help, as well as allowing yourself to express your feelings, whether talking with family or friends or more formal … Continued
Seeing your medical records in the NHS App From 31st October 2023, anyone aged 16 or over using the NHS App can see any new information relating to their healthcare. This also applies to those using the NHS login system through the NHS website or any other online access system, such as that we use … Continued
