Newcastle Hospitals

Resident doctors who are members of the BMA will be taking strike action from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Please find further information for patients on our website newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/bma-resid…

We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶 Find out more 👇 ncl.ac.uk/press/articles… #WeAreNCL #IVF

Strike action will continue until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. During this time we will need to prioritise life saving care. If you need to access urgent, non life-threatening care, please visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. Only call 999 in medical emergencies.

Poorly baby or child? Download the little orange book! A handy guide for babies, and under 5s, covering a wide range of illnesses in children from common minor concerns to more serious conditions. Download here: northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/.../looking-af…

We are asking patients to choose services appropriately and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call, and as ever only using 999 if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency.

From 25 July to 30 July, NHS services may be affected due to strike action. If you need medical help contact the NHS. If you have an appointment, we will contact you if we need to change it. Only phone 999 if it's life-threatening. Use NHS 111 online ow.ly/fC7350WtR8K

Strike action by resident doctors began at 7am this morning and will last until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. During this time, GP practices will continue to be open as normal. Please attend all GP and dental appointments unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Poorly tummy, itchy eyes or skin, cold, sore throat or aches and pains? Think pharmacy first! Find pharmacy hours in the North East and North Cumbria here: nhs.uk/service-search… #NHS #HereToHelp

This week's strike will cause disruption– but NHS services will still be open. Dr Neil O'Brien, chief medical officer for North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board explains how you can help, and what to do if you need medical care. #NHS #HereToHelp

Earlier this year, 15-year-old Olli Spiller was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. He has challenged himself to cycle 30km on his exercise bike from his hospital room to raise awareness of the urgent need for blood donors. Find out more: newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/teen-take…

The North East again leading the news for its pioneering science. 8 healthy babies born (another on the way) using DNA from 3 people: breaking the devastating chain of mitochondrial disease. Reporting today on the scientists behind it, and from Chloe - who now has hope of…

Newcastle is absolutely leading the way here and isn't that class ?! chroniclelive.co.uk/news/health/wo… (Plenty more coverage to come over the next couple of days, too.) @ChronicleLive @NewcastleHosps @UniofNewcastle

A yellow heat health alert has been shared for the North East, with high temperatures expected until Tuesday 15th July. For more information on how to beat the heat, visit: nhs.uk/.../heatwave-h…

🗣️Might have just won the @HSJnews ‘Empowering Patients through Digital’ 2025 national award with @KarenHamlen TYAR.org - this one for is for our amazing patients @NewcastleHosps would co-created this @CR_UK @TeenageCancer @ECMC_UK

✨Know a care-experienced young person aged 16–25? Help them take their first step towards a future in health and care and come to an event to explore careers! 📍Eldon Court Skills Academy, Newcastle 🗓 Wednesday 2 July 2025 🕒3–6:30pm Secure today👉 ow.ly/MQGv50Wa3rW

🟢@NewcastleHosps has joined trusts across the country to mark their commitment to a greener, more sustainable NHS. Having well-established re-usable processes in place, they were the first in Europe to adopt reusable sharps containers over 20 years ago! newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/news/newcastle…