COVID-19 Vaccine Information
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Closure of Laburnum Medical Group
In June 2020, the CCG made the decision to close Laburnum Medical Group in Ashington. The CCG’s Primary Care Commissioning Committee made the decision to end the GP practice’s contract following inspections done by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and ongoing investigations carried out by the CCG, which identified issues with the quality of care …
The CCG has been supporting Riversdale Surgery in Wylam to seek the views of their patients, the wider public and their stakeholders on the impact of their proposed relocation to the Oaklands Health Centre in Prudhoe. Drop in sessions The CCG held three drop in sessions about Riversdale Surgery to hear to hear public views …
Your health
What You Need to Know The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. In England, the COVID-19 vaccine is being offered in some hospitals and pharmacies, at local centres run by GPs and at larger vaccination centres. More information about the vaccine can be found at NHS.uk and …
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country. The NHS in Northumberland and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public. In England: Only …
Caring for yourself at home Remember, many minor illnesses can be treated at home with advice from your local pharmacist or a well-stocked first aid kit. Find out more about caring for yourself at home. Pharmacists Pharmacists are highly trained and provide free, confidential advice on minor illnesses from sickness and diarrhoea to hay fever. …
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Our young people among best protected in England
Young people in Northumberland are being praised for leading the way in the country for the up-take of the Covid-19 vaccination. The latest Government data shows that the rate of up-take for both doses of the vaccine amongst those aged 16 to 24 is higher in Northumberland than anywhere else in England. The data shows …
Help for parents and carers with crying babies
A new resource is being launched in Northumberland this week to help parents and carers cope with their new-born infants when they are crying. Parenthood brings all kinds of challenges, with emotions running high from both child and their parents or carers. Some people lose control when a baby’s crying becomes too much and can …
Arthritis support made easier for patients
Supporting patients to Live Well with Arthritis is the aim of a free service on offer to patients across Northumberland. Provided by charity Versus Arthritis, the shared decision-making service for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip aims to provide up-to-date information to help patients make decisions about all of their healthcare options, including …
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NHS Northumberland CCG
The Rivergreen Centre
St Mary’s Park
Morpeth
NE61 6BL
norccg.enquiries@nhs.net
01670 335 157
