Health Promotion
People who work or volunteer tend to enjoy happier and healthier lives than those who do not. While a lot depends on the type of work you do and the amount of workplace pressure or stress you are under, working is generally good for your health and wellbeing.
There is a strong link between unemployment and worsening physical and mental health and well-being. Unemployment is shown to increase rates of sickness, disability and mental health problems, and to shorten life expectancy. Whereas working (paid or unpaid) contributes to your happiness, helps build confidence and increases your self-esteem. There are lots of reasons for this work keeps us busy and challenges us. We build up contacts, socialise and can find support through work colleagues.
If you are looking to search for jobs then please click here or if you are looking to contact your local JobCentre Plus then please click here.
Breast screening
The NHS Breast Screening Programme provides free breast screening every three years for all women living in Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Durham and Chester-le-Street aged 47 and over.
Breast screening is a method of detecting breast cancer at a very early stage. The first step involves an x-ray of each breast – a mammogram – which is taken while carefully compressing the breast.
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about breast screening here!
Cervical Cancer Screening
The programme aims to reduce the number of women who develop invasive cervical cancer (incidence) and the number of women who die from it (mortality). It does this by regularly screening all women at risk so that conditions that might otherwise develop into invasive cancer can be identified and treated. You will receive your first invitation at 25 years old.
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about cervical screening here!
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen.
In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The condition is most common in men aged 65 and above.
AAA screening is a free national screening programme that screens men aged 65 plus to check if they have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The screening is by invitation and uses an ultra sound scan. If you are a man aged over 65 you are more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that any other demographic so this is why you will be invited for screening.Men over 65 who have not previously been diagnosed with an aneurysm can request a scan by contacting their local programme directly.
The North East of England AAA screening programme is run from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you will be invited to a local clinic for an ultra sound scan. Our centre covers the area from North Yorkshire to Berwick.
Access the GP Information Sheet and the GP Promotional sheet.
Click here for more information from the QE Hospital!
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about cervical screening here!
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen.
In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The condition is most common in men aged 65 and above.
AAA screening is a free national screening programme that screens men aged 65 plus to check if they have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The screening is by invitation and uses an ultra sound scan. If you are a man aged over 65 you are more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that any other demographic so this is why you will be invited for screening.Men over 65 who have not previously been diagnosed with an aneurysm can request a scan by contacting their local programme directly.
The North East of England AAA screening programme is run from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you will be invited to a local clinic for an ultra sound scan. Our centre covers the area from North Yorkshire to Berwick.
Access the GP Information Sheet and the GP Promotional sheet.
Click here for more information from the QE Hospital!
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about cervical screening here!
Change for Life
Would you or your family like to be healthier and happier? Would you like loads of ideas, recipes and games to help you do this?
Then you already know why you should join Change4Life.
Free NHS Health Checks
The NHS are offering free Health Checks for those people aged between 40 and 74.
The check is designed to assess your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. These conditions are the number one cause of premature death in the North East and people are often unaware that they’ve developed a problem until it’s too late.
The check is available from your GP surgery and selected pharmacies across the South of Tyne and Wear area. It’s quick and easy, and if we do find a problem, you’ll get plenty of personalised help and advice on simple lifestyles changes that can make a huge difference. The check is based on questions and measurements such as age, family history, height, weight and blood pressure. There will also be a simple blood test to measure your cholesterol.
For more information or to book your Free NHS Health Check click here.
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People in work or volunteering tend to enjoy happier and healthier lives than those who are not. While a lot depends on the type of work you do and the amount of workplace pressure or stress you are under, working is generally good for your health and wellbeing.
There is a strong link between unemployment and worsening physical and mental health and well-being. Unemployment is shown to increase rates of sickness, disability and mental health problems, and to shorten life expectancy. Whereas working (paid or unpaid) contributes to your happiness, helps build confidence and increases your self-esteem. There are lots of reasons for this work keeps us busy and challenges us. We build up contacts, socialise and can find support through work colleagues.
If you are looking to search for jobs then please click here or if you are looking to contact your local JobCentre Plus then please click here.
Breast screening
The NHS Breast Screening Programme provides free breast screening every three years for all women living in Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Durham and Chester-le-Street aged 47 and over.
Breast screening is a method of detecting breast cancer at a very early stage. The first step involves an x-ray of each breast – a mammogram – which is taken while carefully compressing the breast.
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about breast screening here!
Cervical Cancer Screening
The programme aims to reduce the number of women who develop invasive cervical cancer (incidence) and the number of women who die from it (mortality). It does this by regularly screening all women at risk so that conditions that might otherwise develop into invasive cancer can be identified and treated. You will receive your first invitation at 25 years old.
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about cervical screening here!
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen.
In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form what is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The condition is most common in men aged 65 and above.
AAA screening is a free national screening programme that screens men aged 65 plus to check if they have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The screening is by invitation and uses an ultra sound scan. If you are a man aged over 65 you are more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that any other demographic so this is why you will be invited for screening.Men over 65 who have not previously been diagnosed with an aneurysm can request a scan by contacting their local programme directly.
The North East of England AAA screening programme is run from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, you will be invited to a local clinic for an ultra sound scan. Our centre covers the area from North Yorkshire to Berwick.
Access the GP Information Sheet and the GP Promotional sheet.
Click here for more information from the QE Hospital!
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about cervical screening here!
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
The NHS offer regular bowel cancer screening for all people over the age of 60 if they are registered with a GP. About one in 20 people in the UK will develop bowel cancer during their lifetime. It is the third most common cancer in the UK, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths, with over 16,000 people dying from it each year.
Regular bowel cancer screening has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer by 16 per cent.
There is a variety of information available in different formats designed to assist in answering questions about bowel cancer screening. Click here!
Change for Life
Would you or your family like to be healthier and happier? Would you like loads of ideas, recipes and games to help you do this?
Then you already know why you should join Change4Life.
Free NHS Health Checks
The NHS are offering free Health Checks for those people aged between 40 and 74.
The check is designed to assess your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. These conditions are the number one cause of premature death in the North East and people are often unaware that they’ve developed a problem until it’s too late.
The check is available from your GP surgery and selected pharmacies across the South of Tyne and Wear area. It’s quick and easy, and if we do find a problem, you’ll get plenty of personalised help and advice on simple lifestyles changes that can make a huge difference. The check is based on questions and measurements such as age, family history, height, weight and blood pressure. There will also be a simple blood test to measure your cholesterol.
For more information or to book your Free NHS Health Check click here.
