Care & Support

Click on the pages below to find out further information and advice on your health and wellbeing.

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend, or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative, friend, or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Diabetes group

Do you have Type 2 diabetes? Would you like a better understanding of your condition and how to manage it? Come along to our FREE 10-week Diabetes Club at The ... [continue] Diabetes group

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode below.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Health and Care Video library

There are lots of information and advice videos in the Health and Care Video library funded by the NHS. The videos are reviewed regularly by NHS clinicians to ensure they ... [continue] Health and Care Video library

Hearing aid batteries

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals are no longer supplying hearing aid batteries to GP practices. Patients are to contact the batteries and hearing aid repair service on 0191 223 1043 ... [continue] Hearing aid batteries

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Order repeat ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z.

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS links below for information and advice on healthy living.

Termination of Pregnancy

Termination of Pregnancy Direct Appointment Line Call this service (operated by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) if you are pregnant and would like to arrange an appointment ... [continue] Termination of Pregnancy

Weight management programme

Looking to improve your diet and lifestyle? Come and join our 6 week programme at the Lemington Centre If you can spare one hour on a Friday afternoon, you’ll get: ... [continue] Weight management programme

Date published: 11th November, 2021
Date last updated: 11th November, 2021