Safeguarding in Gateshead Helping keep children and adults safe, free from abuse and neglect The Safeguarding in Gateshead website brings together the work of the Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Board and the Gateshead Safeguarding Children Partnership. This website contains information and guidance for professionals and the public on how we can all keep adults and children … Continued
Targeted Lung Health Checks For Current and Former Smokers Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Often, people don’t know they have it until it’s too late for effective treatment. Targeted Lung Health Checks can change that by helping find lung cancer earlier, especially in people at higher risk. What … Continued
Shingles Vaccination Eligibility From 1st September 2023, the eligibility has been extended, but this is a phased rollout meaning the eligibility is different depending if you are already 65 or if you are about to turn 65. The table below shows the criteria. Please look up the group that describes you now. Group Eligibility Aged … Continued
Screening saves lives. Find out about cervical screening (smear tests), breast screenings, bowel cancer screening and more.
Vaccinations, Immunisations and Inoculations Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. They work by training your immune system to develop antibodies that protect you from disease. All vaccines are extensively researched and tested before they are approved for use. Their effectiveness and side effects are also regularly monitored. Existing vaccines are also … Continued