News

December 14, 2011

Houghton Workplace 5 a Side League Season 2

 
 
Houghtonfootball.jpgThe second season of the Houghton Workplace 5 a Side Football League will kick off in January. Season 1 included teams from Sunderland City Council, NHS South of Tyne and Wear and City Hospitals but we are looking to expand and recruit more workplaces from across the City and surrounding areas.
 
All matches are played each Tuesday from 6pm at the brand new Houghton Sports Centre facility and all league fixtures, results and league tables are hosted online for players to access anytime.
 
 
For more information please contact:
 

Simon Wardle

Get into Football Officer

Sunderland City Council

City Services
South Hylton House
Hylton Bank
Sunderland
SR4 0JL

(Phone: (0191) 561 4598
7Fax: (0191) 553 4592

Sunderland Men's Health Newsletter

Men's Health Newsletter December 2011.pdf

Welcome to the First Sunderland Men's Health Newsletter.

Have a look at whats happening in Sunderland regarding Men's Health and ways you can get involved.

November 11, 2011

New study of domestic violence in South Tyneside published

A study looking at the extent and characteristics of domestic violence in South Tyneside has recently been published. The report also looks at the local services that currently exist for perpetrators, victims and affected children in South Tyneside. It aims to identify gaps in current service provision by comparing local need to current service provision and also by comparing local action to models of best practice. It recommends next steps to address gaps and enhance action around domestic violence in South Tyneside.

 

Download the report below.

South Tyneside Domestic Violence Needs Assessment, Executive Summary (pdf, 30KB)

South Tyneside Domestic Violence Needs Assessment (pdf, 2MB)  

October 28, 2011

New workplace weight management courses

Weight management courses are now being made available to even more NHS staff. It's Halloween so the festive season is just around the corner and staff can learn how to maintain a healthy weight even with all the mince pies and TV movies on offer!

 

Check out the flyer for the workplace course details: Weight Management Courses Nov 2011.doc.

 

For more information about the courses or services available to the public contact;

 

The Health and Lifestyle Programme on 0191 2831156.

Health Lifestyle final (1110-264).pdf

 

Or

 

The Sunderland Health Trainers on 0191 5027164

A4 Health Trainers leaflet.pdf

October 21, 2011

New - Health Campaign Calendar for 2012

A calendar of  National and local Health Campaigns for 2012.  Campaign Calendar 2012.doc

September 20, 2011

Staff Wellbeing Roadshow

Staff of South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust are invited to a drop in session get access information and support to improve their health and wellbeing.

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The event on Friday 23rd September (09.00-12.00) is being hosted by the Wellbeing Team at South Tyneside District Hospital and will be supported by other services including the Health and Lifestyle Programme, Stop Smoking Service and NECA. The roadshow will be held at the function room off the restaurant to catch staff coming on and off their break.

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World Mental Health Day approaching fast!

The planning workshop generated lots of great ideas and these have been used to put together a programme of activities for the staff of NHS South of Tyne and Wear and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust. Check out the link for our plans!

 

WMHD 2011 posters.ppt

September 9, 2011

CEHI weblog working group meeting, Fri 16th Sept 2011

The next meeting of the CEHI weblog working group will take place on Friday 16th September between 2.30pm and 4.00pm at the offices of South Tyneside Council, South Shields Town Hall NE33 2RL.Follow the link for a location map. Agenda and minutes of last meeting can be downloaded below.

Weblog Working Group agenda Friday 16th Sept 2011

Weblog Working Group minutes Thursday 14th July 2011

September 8, 2011

Health issues affecting people from black and minority ethnic groups in Gateshead

It is estimated that there are 11,000 people who are from ethnic groups other than "white British" living in Gateshead. There are some health issues that affect these groups more than the white British population. The presentation below sketches a profile of the black and minority ethnic (BME) population in Gateshead and identifies health issues that particularly affect them. It also summarises the findings of local research that has asked local people from BME communities their views about health and their experiences of using health services.

Health and Care Issues Affecting Black and Minority Ethnic Populations in Gateshead

Councils and Primary Care Trusts working together to improve health

Better health is part of the vision of Gateshead Council, South Tyneside Council, Sunderland City Council and NHS South of Tyne and Wear. But do you know what your local Council or Primary Care Trust is doing to improve health? One way of finding out is to attend regular Council or Board meetings which are always open for the public to observe. Dates, times and venues of forthcoming Board meetings are below:

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September 14, 2011

Health Trainer Programme at South Tyneside Homes - Video

August 24, 2011

Know Your Numbers Drop in for staff

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Know Your Numbers! Week is a national annual campaign run by UK charity the Blood Pressure Association which increases public awareness of issues surrounding blood pressure and offers free blood pressure checks to members of the public. This year's event takes place from Monday 12 - Sunday 18 September.

NHS South of Tyne and Wear and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust is participating in this year's event as a great opportunity to reach people who wouldn't usually get a blood pressure check. Staff can come along to drop in sessions at their workplaces. Staff can contact the NHS Health Checks Specialist Nurse Practitioner, Simon Ayre, for times and dates on 0191 5025050.

More information from the Blood Pressure Association

If you would like more information about high blood pressure, please visit the our website at www.bpassoc.org.uk or you can also call our Information Line on 0845 241 0989.

Check out if your lifestyle is effecting your blood pressure by taking this quiz!

World Mental Health Day Preparations Underway

Following on from the successful World Mental Health Day Briefing/Planning Event in May; NHS South of Tyne and Wear and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust held their own planning workshop for staff on the 26th of July.

 

 

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The event was well attended and participants had the chance to try out activities on the five-a-day for health and happiness theme while they had table top discussions and generated a wealth of ideas.

 

The Wellbeing Team is now busy organising a variety of activities for staff and will be working with Health Advocates and Champions to make sure the World Mental Health Day message reaches the entire workforce.

 

Staff can contact the Trust's Workplace Mental Health Worker, Michelle Noble, for more information on 0191 2831643.

 

Workplace 5-a-side football league

Having being successful in securing funding from the FA's small sided football grant, Sunderland City Council in partnership with The FA are launching a new 5 a side football opportunity for local businesses. The league will be hosting at Houghton Sports Centre's brand new 3rd Generation synthetic pitch.

 

The league has been subsidised by Sunderland City Council who will pay all FA affiliation costs to offer workplaces the perfect opportunity to enter a league format at a minimum cost. The league will be fully affiliated to Durham County FA and games will be officiated by qualified referees.

 

The Sunderland Council Business 5 Aside League is scheduled to run every Tuesday evening for 14 weeks beginning on Tuesday September 6th with the final round of games to take place on Tuesday 6th December. Each game will be scheduled to last for 26 minutes (2 x 13 minute halves) and teams will be invited to continue for a second season after Christmas. All league tables and fixtures will be available online through The FA's dedicated league website "Full-Time", so teams can track their progress in the league as well as check up on upcoming fixtures.

 

As a bonus, each team who enters will be invited to play in a one off tournament free of charge on Saturday 3rd September. This tournament will mark the official opening of the facility.

 

Following the seasons climax the winning team will be presented with the Houghton 5 a Side trophy to be defended the following season.  Companies are not restricted as to how many departments or teams they wish to enter. A full list of league rules will be sent out upon receipt of the team's application.

 

For all enquiries or to enter your team(s) please do not hesitate to contact Simon Wardle on 0191 561 4598 or email simon.wardle@sunderland.gov.uk

 

 

Houghton 5v5 Notice.doc 

 

 

Also attached is a flyer for a new league in the City to be help at Farringdon Community Sports College.  For more information on this scheme, please contact Giles on giles.sandercock@safc.com.

 

Farringdon 7s football.pdf

August 23, 2011

Workplace Weight Management Course - New Dates

Worried about going from this:

 

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A healthy lifestyle is about much more than celery! Doesn't this look more appetizing?

 

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 Why not come along to the weight management course to get some practical and realistic information about portion sizes, weight loss, eating out, physical activity and much more?

  

There are two new weight management courses planned for the staff of NHS South of Tyne and Wear and South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust. The first starts on Monday 19th September and the second starts on Monday 7th November in Clarendon. The course runs for seven weeks over a lunch time. Staff can book a place on the online course booking system.

 

For more information about the courses or services available to the public; contact the Health and Lifestyle Proramme on 0191 2831156.

 

Health Lifestyle final (1110-264).pdf

Sight North East exhibition 2011

For details of the Sight North East exhibition at St James Park, Newcastle on Sept 7th, download the information leaflet below.

Sight North East.doc

August 3, 2011

Support Group for mothers of abused children

In September 2011 Women's Health in South Tyneside will be running New Beginnings, a support group for mothers and female carers of children who have been sexually abused.  WHiST is a supportive and safe environment where women can get support and advice at their own pace. 

Anyone interested in attending New Beginnings should contact WHiST for more information on 0191 4546959. NEW BEGINNINGS LEAFLET for 9th June.pdf

www.whist.org.uk

July 21, 2011

Updated Health Campaign Calendar 2011

Please find attached updated Calender. Health Campaign Calendar 2011.doc

July 18, 2011

Free accredited training!

NECA Training are now able to offer free accredited training for anyone aged 19 plus, and in receipt of ONE of the following means tested benefits. 

 

 

 

 

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July 14, 2011

Fab Free Video/Podcast Offer - Not to be Missed!


Are you running a health improvement event or service and would like to publicise your work? CEHI is able to arrange for a short (2-3 minute) video or podcast to be produced showcasing a health improvement initiative in Gateshead, South Tyneside or Sunderland. The offer is only open to not-for-profit or voluntary sector organisations. If you are interested, get in touch. Contact details are at the foot of the page.

July 12, 2011

HealthNet - raising awareness of health issues in South Tyneside

 

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June 15, 2011

Men's health lealet

0031 NHS Mens Health leaflet email.pdf

See the men's health poster

June 9, 2011

National Diabetes Week

Diabetes UK National Diabetes Week 2011

'Let's Talk Diabetes'

 

In the UK, diabetes affects approximately 2.8 million people. More than one million people in the UK are thought to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes with 6000 of these individuals living across the NHS South of Tyne & Wear area. Daily, around 84 people are diagnosed with diabetes and 28 people die from this disease.

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Diabetes UK's National Diabetes week 'Let's Talk Diabetes' is taking place from 12th to 18th June and is being supported by NHS South of Tyne & Wear's Wellbeing Team with a week of drop-in sessions for all the Trust's staff. Drop in Schedule.doc 

 

All members of staff can come along to this confidential drop-in to have their questions answered, learn more about the causes and how to lower the risk of developing diabetes for themselves or their family and friends.

 

Free blood glucose checks will also be available. Click on the link below to see how the check is carried out.

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For more information please contact Simon Ayre on:

0191 5025050 or simon.ayre@sotw.nhs.uk

 

National Diabetes Week official Website:

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Diabetes-Week/

May 25, 2011

Race for Life

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Race for Life at Saltwell Park on the 15th of May.

 

Linda Wintersgill and her daughter Stephanie, Bridget Workman, Claire McNeill, Sarah Rushbrooke, Jane Beveridge, Joanne Bishop and Elaine Robinson from the North of England Cancer Network and Clare Richardson from the Gateshead Primary Care Mental Health Team have kindly shared their photos.

 

The North of England Cancer Network are calling for volunteers to spread the Be Clear on Cancer message at the Race for Life events over the summer. If you can help - please email the North of England Cancer Network on necn@sotw.nhs.uk

Race for Life Gateshead.wmv

May 13, 2011

Fruity Friday

Today is Fruity Friday and NHS South of Tyne and Wear has delivered fruit to each of their staff bases - that's thousands of pieces of fruit!

 

Fruity Friday is an annual awareness and fundraising campaign by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK), to increase public awareness of the links between diet, nutrition and cancer prevention.

 

Staff are helping to raise awareness by wearing yellow. The photo shows the Occupational Health, Safety and Security Team's effort last year! Can you do better this year?

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May 9, 2011

Save money and manage debts !

Bridges Community Bank is available in South Tyneside to help people save and manage debts with rates that are extremely competitive compared to both high street banks and loan companies. They are mutually owned and extremely popular in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

 

The Bank is ran by local people to serve the financial needs of the local community on a not for profit basis.  It provides members with help in managing their financial affairs, encourage saving and provide loans at reasonable rates.

 

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May 3, 2011

Men's Health in Sunderland

Sunderland Public Health are hoping to set up a new support group in a bid to raise male life expectancy on Wearside.

NHS South of Tyne and Wear is looking to establish a Men's Health Network to help make men more aware of illness and other issues.

Men aged over 40 are being encouraged to get involved in the initiative, with 15 already recruited.

Yusuf Meah, promoting health practitioner for Sunderland at NHS South of Tyne and Wear, which covers Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust (TPCT), explained the reasons behind creating the network.

He said: "Men in Sunderland have a lower life expectancy than the national average - 75.9 compared to 78.3 nationally.

"There are also unnecessary differences in life expectancy locally - a man in Washington South, for example, can expect to live until 83.7, whereas a Hendon man's average life expectancy is 14 years lower at just 69.7.

"Many of these premature deaths could be prevented - whether that be through making lifestyle changes such as losing weight, doing more exercise or stopping smoking - or by simply being more aware of the symptoms of certain conditions and visiting the doctor at an early stage.

"The network will look at all of the above and act as a forum for discussion and support."

Those wanting to join the network will be able to visit regular meetings across the city.

Advice from health professionals, on-the-spot checks and assessments will be available to determine how at risk men are of developing conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

Guest speakers will give presentations on specific conditions and services.

Those interested in joining the network should call Yusuf on 529 7202 or email menshealth@sotw.nhs.uk

April 12, 2011

Weblog Working Group meeting - Fri 15 Apr 2011

The meeting of the Weblog Working Group between 1.00pm and 2.30pm on Fri 15th April will take place in the Seminar Room, Clarendon, Windmill Way, Hebburn NE31 1AT. Agenda and minutes of the last meeting can be downloaded below.

Minutes of WWG meeting of Friday 21st Feb 2011

Weblog Working Group agenda for meeting of 15th April 2011

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Popular pages

http://www.cehi.org.uk/06_Deprivation.pdf

http://www.cehi.org.uk/Gateshead Emotional Health and Well-being Action Plan 2010-2013.pdf

April 7, 2011

If I Can, You Can

Women's Health in South Tyneside (WHiST) is a South Shields based charity working with women around physical and emotional wellbeing.

On Wednesday 13th April 2011 we are holding If I Can, You Can, an event to highlight the achivements of WHiST members who have set up their own businesses.

WHiST members worked with TEDCO to turn their ideas and hobbies into businesses.  If I can, You Can is an opportunity for these women to advertise their success and sell products.

Working with WHiST and TEDCO has helped women gain confidence, improve their wellbeing and make financial changes to their lives.

If I Can, You Can, 11am-2pm at WHiST, 33 Mile End Road, South Shields. NE33 1TA

Telephone 0191 4546959 for more information

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if I can you can at WHiST.doc

March 30, 2011

New multidisiplinary School of Public Health Website

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The new North East School of public health website www.sphne.org.uk was launched on the 14th February; it replaces the North East Teaching Public Health website.

The Vision for the School

"Every contact a health improvement contact & Every contract a health improvement contract".

 

What is the School?

The School of Public Health is the vehicle to deliver the education and development of the multi-disciplinary workforce essential if we are to be successful in implementing the North East strategy for health improvement.

 The web-site has 3 main areas;

Building Public Health Futures

Responsible for

·        Developing health improvement capacity through influencing teaching and learning

·        Influencing organisational development

·        Informing and influencing public health workforce planning

 

Public Health speciality training including Public Health Dentistry

Responsible for

·        The training of specialists who aim to be registered with the GMC or the UKPHR. This encompasses those on the formal training scheme and those using a portfolio route

 

North East Leadership for Improving Health and Well-being

Responsible for

·        The multi-disciplinary training and development programme aimed at  creating  a cadre of exceptional improvement leaders who will facilitate local rethinking of whole system public health

 

The website provides information for the whole public health community including

·        News and events

·        Publications and resources

·        Useful links

·        Opportunities to develop virtual discussion groups and consultation on key public health issues

To Visit the website please go to www.sphne.org.uk

 

 

March 28, 2011

Free Project Evaluation Toolkit

The Lodex Wellbeing Toolkit is an independent, academically validated, evaluation of the impact a project has had on the wellbeing of participants.

Free to projects substantially funded by NHS South of Tyne and Wear which includes Gateshead PCT, South Tyneside PCT and Sunderland Teaching PCT.

Visit lodex

 

No Smoking Day organiser of the year awards

Organiser of the Year Awards

To celebrate all your good work, we have opened the Organiser of the Year Awards. If you created an innovative event, did something fantastic on a shoestring, took a fab photo or involved a local celebrity, please enter the awards.

You have the chance to win a national award and a £50 voucher to buy No Smoking Day merchandise.
The closing date is Friday 29 July 2011 so be quick and submit your entry.


 

March 24, 2011

Making every contact a health improvement contact in Gateshead

Gateshead's Health Improvement Capacity Building Programme commenced in September 2010 to generate skills, knowledge and capacity across the wider workforce. 

The programme will focus on the central role of the local government workforce in improving public health and aims at engaging all level of the organisation through the following activities:

  • Leadership
  • infrastructure
  • Organisational change and development, and
  • Health related training

For more details about the programme please contact me at jaynenorwood@gateshead.gov.uk

 

March 22, 2011

CEHI Blog Training - Fully Booked

CEHI welcomes new blog partners to a "How to Blog" training session to be held at Gateshead City Learning Centre on Wednesday March 23rd at 9.30am.

The aim is to get you up and blogging to this site within 90 minutes...multimedia and all.
No problem.

Please find our Basic Guide to Blogging below for download.

blogpublishingguide.doc





February 23, 2011

Getting Information in Gateshead - Have a look at this new website!

This website gives the people of Gateshead and staff easy access to information which helps with their health, wellbeing and indepence. 

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February 11, 2011

CEHI Weblog Working Group meeting - Fri 18th Feb 2011

The February meeting will take place in the Whickham Room at Gateshead Civic Centre between 1.00pm and 2.30pm. Click on the links below to download agenda, minutes and a schedule of all future meetings and venues in 2011.

Agenda

Minutes Nov 19 meeting

2011 Meetings schedule

February 9, 2011

Houghton Primary Care Centre Drop in Event Fri 18 Feb 2011

Come along and give your opinions, suggestions and contribute to our ongoing engagement about the development of the new primary care centre in Houghton Le Spring.

Houghton Drop-in Event 2010 Invite & Flyer.doc

January 26, 2011

Get involved in raising awareness of priority public health campaigns for 2011

Get involved in raising awareness of a range of health issues throughout 2011.  Please download the campaign form, complete your details, and highlight the health campaigns you are interested in suppporting

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January 24, 2011

Mental & Emotional Health Needs Assessment of the LGBT Populations of NHS South of Tyne and Wear

A mental and emotional health needs assessment of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) population of NHS South of Tyne and Wear (Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland) November 2010 (Full Document)

LGBT Mental Health and Emotional Needs Assessment.pdf

LGBT needs assessment summary.pdf

January 10, 2011

North East Better Health at Work Award

Organisations across South of Tyne & Wear are being invited to sign up to the North East Better Health at Work Award.  More than 50,000 employees are already receiving support from their employers to help them make healthier lifestyle choices, and any organisation wishing to sign up for Bronze level of the Award in 2011 should contact Kerry Neville on 0191 490 2429 or email kerry.neville@gateshead.ac.uk

 

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December 14, 2010

website redesign

You'll be seeing strange things as we experiment with a new style site over the next few days. Please bear with us. We appreciate your patience.

December 9, 2010

Dunston Pool Redevelopment - Improving The Health of the Community

A workshop took place on Thursday 9th Dec 2010 at the Lifelong Learning Centre at Kingsmeadow School which looked at the potential of the Dunston Pool Redevelopment to improve the health of the local community. Read the full news item to find out more.

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December 1, 2010

Health Impact Assessment resources

Examples of Health Impact Assessments carried out in Gateshead can be downloaded from the Health Impact Assessment page on Gateshead Council's website. Follow the link to go there. 

November 30, 2010

Health Campaign Calendar 2011

Find out what national health campaigns are running throughout 2011! Links and contacts details also available. Health Campaign Calendar 2011.doc

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November 19, 2010

HealthNet Agenda

Dec Healthnet agenda.doc

November 15, 2010

CEHI Working Group Meeting - Fri 19th Nov 2010

The next meeting of the CEHI Working Group will take place on Friday 19th November 2010 at Gateshead City Learning Centre, Unit 6, Keel Row, Metro Riverside Business Park, Gateshead NE11 9SZ (click for location map).

   Minutes of July meeting (pdf 18KB)

   Agenda (pdf 12KB)

November 2, 2010

Gateshead Emotional Health and Well-being Action Plan 2010

Gateshead Emotional Health and Well-being Action Plan 2010-2013.pdf  

Final Version

South of Tyne and Wear Obesity Strategy Action Planning: Initiative Profile Gateshead

NEW SOTW intiative profile September 2010 - Final Update 16.9.10.doc

October 26, 2010

Putting people first - personalisation and self directed support in Gateshead

 

 

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Improving public and professional awarness of the signs and symptoms of dementia

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July 13, 2010

Alcohol advice and treatment services

The Balance North East website is a good place to find lots of information and events promoting the safe consumption of alcohol.  There is also a useful page giving details of local alcohol advice and treatment services in your area.

Weblog Working Group Meeting, Fri 16th July 2010

The next meeting of the CEHI Weblog Working Group will take place on Friday 16th July between 1pm and 3pm at the City Learning Centre, 6 Keel Row, Metro Riverside Business Park, Gateshead, NE11 9SZ

Download the agenda and the  minutes of the May meeting.

 

June 22, 2010

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Workshop

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Gateshead Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Workshop on 22nd June at the City Learning Centre.  The 2010 Gateshead JSNA Report and all the supporting evidence can be found at www.gateshead.gov.uk/jsna. There were some technical problems on the day downloading some of the larger documents.  All documents are now downloading successfully. Other materials used on the day can be downloaded below:

Gateshead JSNA index

Gateshead JSNA USeful Websites

Dementia Service Review Exercise

Weight Management Intervention Exercise

May 25, 2010

5 a Day for Health and Happiness: Videos

Introduction: Yvonne Hudson

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Introduction

Further videos

Aideen

Aileen

Catherine

JackieN

JackieR

Mary

Rob

Yusuf

Yvonne



May 19, 2010

CEHI Weblog Working Group Agenda 21st May 2010

The next meeting of the CEHI Weblog Working Group will take place on Friday 21st May between 1pm and 3pm at the offices of the City Learning Centre, Unit 6, Keel Row, Metro Riverside Business Park, Gateshead.  Follow the links to download a location map, the agenda and the minutes of the last meeting.

April 11, 2010

Health Information at Clarendon

Youth workers visiting us at Clarendon for health information.






March 30, 2010

Cehi Weblog Working Group Friday 19th 2010- Minutes of meeting

Go to link to see the minutes of the latest Weblog Working Group

Cehi minutes Friday 19th March 2010.doc

 

March 23, 2010

Win a £20 Gift Voucher - Name this project in Sunderland!

young people.jpgGive your suggestions for a new project name for appropriate Mental Health Services for younger people aged (18-35) in Sunderland

See below for details

Innovations Flyer HT.pdf

March 19, 2010

Spring into action this April!

To mark World Health Day on April 7th a range of activities is taking place across the month promoting the theme of sustainable transport.

Wellness... it's a walk in the park
Sunderland Wellness Service is proud to launch its new waymarked walking programme, 'Wellness... it's a walk in the park.'

It is a available from April 2010 within ten of the cities parks: Backhouse Park, Princess Anne Park, Mowbray Park, Herrington Country Park, James Steek Park, Hetton Lyons Country Park, Roker Park, Silksworth SC Park and Hylton Dene Park.

Dependant on the size of the park, the way marked walk routes are roughly 1, 2 or 3 miles in distance and are suitable for walkers, runners, wheelchair users and pushchairs. Arrows of different colours indicate the different walk distances.



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Day in the life of public health

Wednesday attended Stat/Mand at Sunderland TPCT, this is a half day update which covers child protection, fire safety, health and safety, information governance and infection control.  All staff must attend this every 2 years.

This seems to be a week for attending courses as today I'm attending CEHI Weblog training!!!!




March 18, 2010

No Smoking Day - Organiser of the Year Awards 2010

Thank you to everyone who supported No Smoking Day 2010!

 

 

Enter your activity/event for the No Smoking Day Organiser of the Year Awards 2010.  It doesnt matter how large or small your event/activity was, all these events are important in helping to raise awareness of the importance of giving up smoking.  See below for details.

 

 

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March 17, 2010

Healthy Highfield Week, Monday 22nd - Sunday 28th March 2010

Healthy Highfield Week is an opportunity for everyone to see what is going on in Highfield, in the West of Gateshead, and to get involved in healthy activities and sessions.

 

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March 15, 2010

Community Allotment

Route 26 community project are holding an open day for people to visit the community allotment at the bottom of Strathmore Road, Carr Hill, Gateshead NE9 5NQ (click postcode to link to location map).  Open day is on 24th March 10.00 - 3.00.  Any one interested in gardening is welcome to join us, lunch and refreshments are provided.


NHS South of Tyne and Wear Public Involvement Team

The Primary Care Trust is an NHS organisation responsible for improving the health of the local community and providing health services to the population.

The Public Involvement Team is committed to involving patients and the public in the work of the Primary Care Trust.

If you would like to be involved in designing and developing health services you contact us on 0800 783 2556 or e-mail getinvolved@sotw.nhs.uk

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March 25, 2010

Wellness...It's a Walk in the Park

320024_sneakers.jpgSunderland City Councils Wellness Service is proud to launch its NEW waymarked walking programme within ten of its cities parks.

The new walking programme will be officially launched in April 2010 (Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th), with a led walk in each of the parks throughout the week. 

All walks will be led by our Team of Activators and the Sunderland Active Bus will be in attendance to offer FREE health checks and to give information on physical activity opportunities citywide.

Goody bags will be given to all in attendance and all participants will be entered into a FREE Prize draw.

To register your interest and to take part in one of the walks, or for further information, please contact:  Laura Bartlett, Physical Activity Development Officer, 561 4693, laura.bartlett@sunderland.gov.uk.


March 18, 2010

CEHI Blog Training - March 15th and 19th

Blog training session at Gateshead City Learning Centre on Monday March 15th and Friday March 19th, 9.30-12.00. The session will take place in Unit 6 diagonally opposite and across the carpark from the CLC main building.

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This is a hands-on session and you will get experience of multimedia web-publishing.

Please feel free to bring along "real" content, text, images or multimedia that you wish to publish, either on a memory stick or disc.


Please note: if arriving by car please ensure that you park in a Gateshead CLC tagged space.

Directions and location information can be found at the ictGateshead website

Training Materials
Basic User Guide to Blogging with CEHI


March 8, 2010

World Mental Health Day Briefing Session - Wednesday 28th April

Five a day for Health and Hapiness - Five Ways to Well Being

A briefing/planning session is being held on Wednesday 28th April at the Media Centre, Stonehills, Shields Road, Gateshead, NE10 0HW starting at 12 noon until 2pm.

Continue reading "World Mental Health Day Briefing Session - Wednesday 28th April" »

February 9, 2010

Free Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) Training

Our Alcohol IBA course is free to all NHS staff across Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) is effective in helping people who drink in a harmful way to reduce their alcohol consumption and our IBA course will enable you to:


  • Develop a "prompt" tool to help you "Think Drink" for common presentations

  • Raise the issue of alcohol related harm using a simple and non-confrontational "opening"

  • Calculate "Units" confidently

  • Assess a clients readiness to change and modify your response accordingly

  • Deliver advice in a short, personalised and structured way

The training can be delivered as an "open" group session, where participants may come from one or more of these services, or as a "closed" session, which will be restricted to members of your team. Our course is in two parts:

1. An on-line pre-learning programme (max of 60 mins). This gives the theory behind IBA and describes the effects of drinking at a higher than recommended level.

2. A practical skills workshop (90 to 120 mins). This will equip you with the practical skills and confidence to identify the early signs of harmful drinking and to raise the issue of alcohol with the patient. You will be able to accurately assess their risk and learn how to say the right things that will help the patient.

Visit www.alcoholfirstcontact.co.uk to find out more.

January 25, 2010

And thank you....

stockxpertcom_id8316972_jpg.jpg ...to all those who attended and particpated during the CEHI blog training session on Friday. Lots of interest and pertinent questions...I hope you all left feeling encouraged to begin posting to the site. Apologies for the tech problems half way through - it happens.

Thanks again...and if you have any problems, let me know either via email or through the commenting link below.

January 22, 2010

Free Health-Check Drop-In

Please come to the lanch of the Health-Check Drop-In at Gateshead Central Library, with Gateshead Health Trainers peter bell and Darren Taylor, on Monday 15th of February from 11:30AM-13:30PM. Get your Mini-MOT Health-Check or Sign-Posting Public Health Information.

CEHI Training Session

At the CEHI training session I learnt :


  • CEHI as an information sharing resource across South of Tyne and Wear.

  • The simple way in which we as an organisation can share information with everyone.

  • How we can all interact with each other on the topics within the site.


Sue from First Contact Clinical

New Men's Weight Management Programme

Is your hubby a couch potatoe? Get him signed up now for a new weight management course at the Lyndhurst Centre, Wednesdays 6-8pm. Enrol now!

Self Care Courses FREE for you

Self Care for You is a 9 hour free course funded by the Department of Health. Covering 6 activities designed to support you to improve your health and change your lifestyle, this course will make your life sing!!
improve your confidence levels, learn about nutrition & exercise, manage stress and more!

Free Health Checks and Information

Every fortnight at the Elgin Centre in Deckham Gateshead there will be a chance to get a FREE Health Check including Blood Pressure, Height, Weight and Cholestral test.

Why not pop along on a Wednesday (next session 27th Jan) between 9am and 12noon for a free health check and information around healthly lifestyles

January 25, 2010

February is National Heart Month and everyone's going Red for Heart!


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Join National Wear Red Day on Friday 26 Feb or choose your own event - anything goes as long as it's red! For further information go to the British Heart Foundation's link below. There is also a free fundraising kit that has lots of posters, stickers, games, ideas and a little collection box. Send them your details below and they will send out your kit straight away.

Continue reading "February is National Heart Month and everyone's going Red for Heart!" »

January 22, 2010

Health Impact Assessment training - 19th-21st Jan 2010

Thank you to all those people who attended the Health Impact Assessment training sessions this week. If you came along, why not leave a comment and let us know how you found them useful.

Visit the health impact assessment page on CEHI for more resources.

healthy eating jan 2010

Obesity is on the rise. Do you want advice on how to lose weight.
email Gail@neas.nhs.uk

February 1, 2010

HealthNet Forum

The forum's next meeting is Feb 5th 10am till 12 at St Judes Church Laygate, South Shields

Agenda: Council Funding (see below)

 

Continue reading "HealthNet Forum" »

January 21, 2010

Weblog Training - Update

stockxpertcom_id192860_size1.jpg Please note that Friday's training session will take place at Gateshead City Learning Centre UNIT 13, Keel Row, The Watermark, Gateshead NE11 9SZ

Free car-parking outside the building is available. Please ensure that you park in one of our signed spaces otherwise you risk being clamped. Directions to Gateshead CLC can be found at ictgateshead.org

Coffee and tea is available. Lunch will be provided from mid-day. The session starts at 9.30am.

We look forward to meeting you tomorrow and hope you have a useful and enjoyable session.

January 20, 2010

Weblogs, Web 2.0 and CEHI - Training

stockxpertcom_id251092_size1.jpg ictGateshead are hosting a training session for new CEHI blog editors on Friday, January 22 from 9.30am.

Those attending will get a hands-on shot at publishing text and multimedia to this website and an understanding of blogs and other Web 2.0 techs. There may even be time for some podcasting.

Attendees are welcome to bring pre-prepared text or images on memory sticks. No technical expertise is required for this session.

Bring a sense of humour.

January 13, 2010

Health Campaigns - January to May 2010

If you are interested in supporting health campaigns during 2010, please complete the Health Campaign Form, and return to the Public Health Improvement Information Team based at Clarendon.

Continue reading "Health Campaigns - January to May 2010" »

January 12, 2010

Invite to No Smoking Day Briefing Session


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No Smoking Day Briefing Session

We would like to invite you to a No Smoking Day Briefing Session . This year we are running two briefing sessions.

Continue reading "Invite to No Smoking Day Briefing Session" »

November 13, 2009

Mouth Cancer Action Month - If in doubt get it checked out!

November is Mouth Cancer Action Month and South of Tyne and Wear Primary Care Trust (PCT) have organised a number of events across the area.

The Oral Health Promotion Team in conjunction with the Head and Neck Macmillan Nurses will be at various locations to provide information, advice and guidance to members of the public.

Mouth Cancer Action Month is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation to raise awareness of the causes, signs and symptoms of mouth cancer. The disease kills one person every five hours and early detection improves survival chances to more than 90 percent.

In the last decade the number of mouth cancer cases increased by 41 percent and over 1,800 people die of the disease every year.

Continue reading "Mouth Cancer Action Month - If in doubt get it checked out!" »

October 26, 2009

Health Inequalities ........The Third Sector - The Sage, Gateshead

The Department of Health and Du service design invite you to a Learning Event which will focus on Reducing Health Inequalities and the role that third sector organisations can play.The event at the Sage on 25th November will be the culmination of four months of activity on this site - on the online exhibition, the bulletin board and, for the studious, the knowledge repository, other wise known as the pre-event reading.

For Further Details go to: Hi3

Telephone: 0845 4501251

October 20, 2009

A NEW PRIMARY CARE CENTRE FOR HOUGHTON


Please come along to our drop-in event on:

Friday, 23 October 2009 from 1pm - 7pm Welfare Hall, Houghton Sports Complex, Station Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5AH
Light refreshments will be available

  • You will have the chance to view the finalised plans for the building and contribute to the next stage of the project.

  • Representatives from Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust will be there to give updates, listen to your views and answer any questions you may have.
  • Staff from Sunderland City Council will also be available during the session to discuss leisure facilities.


All welcome


Download poster with details by using this link
Final Houghton Poster Oct 09.pdf.

September 24, 2009

Invite to Alcohol Awareness Week Briefing Session!


We are holding a briefing session at the Quality Hotel, Boldon on Monday 28th September, 12 noon until 1.30 pm.
Please note lunch will be provided 12 noon until 12.30 pm, the briefing will begin after this.
This will be your opportunity to find out about the background to this year's campiagn, and how you can successfully promote awareness of this important health issue.
You must register for this event, please contact yvonne.hudson@sotw.nhs.uk or telephone 283 1122

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June 18, 2009

National Falls Awareness Day 23rd June, 10am-4pm

The Falls Prevention Team are hosting a falls event day in line with National Falls Awareness. The event is being held in South Shields Market place. A similar event is being held in Sunderland on the same day.

For further details download this poster National Falls Awareness Day

June 4, 2009

SMART - Substance Misuse Awareness Raising and Treatment Launch

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Please come and meet the team and celebrate the opening of the new and improved SMART service at our launch in June.

SMART - (Substance Misuse Awareness Raising and Treatment) has moved to new premises and grown in size to improve service delivery to young people in Gateshead.

We are holding two informative and fun open days. You will have the chance to learn more about our service, meet the team, see how we work with young people and the resources we use, and be able to network with colleagues as you enjoy light refreshments and a drink from our SMART non - alcoholic cocktail bar!

GATESHEAD THUNDER WILL BE HERE TO OFFICIALLY OPEN PROCEEDINGS ON JUNE 11TH 10am.

Please let us know the day and session you would like to come to.

Thursday June 11th, 9.30-11.30 or 2-4pm

Friday June 12th, 9.30- 1.30 or 2-4pm

There will be a formal presentation about the service at 10.30 am and 2.30pm each day.

Please reply to carol.robinson@neca.co.uk as soon as possible

If you think appropriate please pass this invite onto other interested parties. Look forward to seeing you in June....

May 15, 2009

Invite to World Mental Health Day Briefing - Wed 10th June 2009


World Mental Health Day 2009

We would like to invite you to a briefing session being held on Wednesday 10th June at the Quality Hotel, Boldon starting at 12 noon until 1.30pm. Lunch will be provided. This session will be an opportunity for you to find out about the background to this year's campaign, and will enable you to liase with colleagues and other interested individuals/organisations in your area.

This year we have arranged to have the briefing session much earlier in the year, to enable you to start planning your activities and events now. We hope this will also assist you in getting any support you need, and will ensure a well coordinated approach in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. It will also be an opportunity for you to give your views and help shape this year's plan of activities etc.

Please note lunch will be provided 12 noon until 12.30 pm, the briefing session will begin after this.
If you would like to come along please contact the:-
Public Health Improvement Information Team on 283 1124 / 283 1125 / 283 1126
to book a place.
or email healthinfo@sotw.nhs.uk

May 11, 2009

The North East Big Drink Debate

You will already be acutely aware of alcohol's influence on health, crime and disorder and the economy. As a region we are sleep-walking into problems with alcohol and there is a serious price to pay, for all of us:

  • The North East is home to 12 of the top 20 areas for binge drinking in England
  • Alcohol misuse costs the region more than £1billion a year
  • The North East has the second highest number of incapacity benefit claimants in England due to alcohol
  • It has the highest number of teenage conceptions
  • 46% of all crime is alcohol related
  • We have some of the highest rates of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the country.
Balance.JPGBalance, The North East Alcohol Office, will launch The Big Drink Debate in June to find out more about peoples' drinking habits and their attitude towards alcohol. At this stage, Balance is not trying to change people's behaviour - it wants to engage with the public and gather views through genuine debate.

To do this successfully we need your help.

To give you a flavour of Balance's aims and to identify how we can work in partnership to start a regional debate on alcohol, we would like to invite you to join us at one of our exclusive preview events taking place in June 2009.

Continue reading "The North East Big Drink Debate" »

Alcohol 'Limits' Newsletter April 2009

Limits April 2009.JPG The 3rd Edition of 'Limits' is now available for download by following this link:

Limits Newsletter April 2009, PDF, 608KB

National Smile Month 17th May - 16th June 2009

national-smile-month_02.jpg The Dental Health Foundation runs National Smile Month every year and this year's theme is: "Brush for Health".

The Oral Health Team is holding events over the next few weeks to promote National Smile Month 17th May - 16th June 2009. Promotional events have been organised at 4 locations at Gateshead College and City of Sunderland College where the Oral Health Team will be distributing toothbrushes, toothpaste, leaflets and lots of oral health related information.

  • Monday 18th May - Shiney Row College, Sunderland
  • Thursday 21st May - Stadium Campus, Gateshead College
  • Monday 1st June - Baltic Campus, Gateshead College
  • Tuesday 2nd June - Hylton College, Sunderland

Continue reading "National Smile Month 17th May - 16th June 2009" »

May 1, 2009

Swine Flu - Catch it, Bin it, Kill it!

Everyone needs to play their part to protect and prepare themselves and their families. There are simple steps that everyone can take to help prevent catching colds and flu based on good respiratory and hand hygiene.

"Flu viruses can live for hours on hard surfaces such as telephone buttons and hand sets. The best way to protect your health is to wash your hands regularly." "Catch it in a clean tissue, Bin it and Kill it by washing your hands as soon as you can. Catch it, Bin it, Kill it."

Swine Flu.jpg Households across the UK will soon be receiving a Swine Flu Information leaflet. This leaflet includes information about what swine flu is and how it could spread, what UK governments have done to prepare for a wider outbreak of flu, how you can protect yourself against flu and what to do if you have flu symptoms. To read the leaflet, please click on the link below.


Department of Health Swine Flu Leaflet 119KB, PDF

Continue reading "Swine Flu - Catch it, Bin it, Kill it!" »

April 30, 2009

NHS Evidence launched today - 30 April 2009

NHS Evidence has been launched today (as planned!)

Provided by NICE, it is now the portal for authoritative clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practices. It provides access to a range of information, including primary research literature, practical implementation tools, guidelines and policy documents - and incorporates the former National Library for Health with all its resources and the Specialist Libraries collections.

For more information about the background to NHS Evidence, see About us.
For access to NLH resources, see the 'Conduct a Specialist Search' tab on the NHS Evidence home page.

More to follow on NLH when I've had a closer look .......

April 29, 2009

Diversity Day 28th May 2009

A diversity training day for multi-agency staff will be held on Thursday 28 May 2009 at the Athletics Training Hall / Sports Academy of Gateshead International Stadium between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm on Thursday 28 May 2009.

For details on how to register please download flyer for contact details and further information:

Diversity Day Flyer, 172KB, PDF

What do you think about a new Primary Care Centre for Houghton?

Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust would like to invite you to a drop-in session to view the progress to date on the new Houghton Primary Care Centre.

The public drop-in session will take place at Houghton Library, Newbottle Street, DH4 4AF on Friday 8 May 2009, 2pm - 7pm.

For further details please download either of the following:

Houghton Flyer (flyer).pdf:

Houghton poster (final).pdf

April 14, 2009

No Smoking Day 2009 - Animoto

April 3, 2009

Cancer Prevention Week 11th - 15th May 2009

This year our Cancer Prevention Campaign will focus on lifestyle and cancer.
More than one in three people in the UK will develop cancer during their lifetime.
Making positive changes to lifestyle choices and attending screening tests can all help to reduce your risk of cancer.

How can you Reduce your Risk

Dont smoke
Keep a healthy body weight
Know the risks of alcohol
Be active
Eat healthily
Be SunSmart
Take part in screening such as breast screening, cervical screening and bowel screening
Practice safe sex

If you would like to raise awareness of lifestyle and cancer, please contact the Public Health Improvement Information Team for a free awareness pack on 283 1124/ 283 1125/ 283 1126 or email healthinfo@sotw.nhs.uk

for further information on lifestyle and cancer go to:-

http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/


March 12, 2009

Help us raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding!

National Breastfeeding Awareness Week
11th - 17th May 2009

Please help us in promoting breastfeeding!
National Breastfeeding Awareness week is fast approaching and we want to encourage you to highlight that breastfeeding is the healthiest feeding option for babies and mothers.

There will be national materials available to help you put up a display, hold an event or plan an activity around the benefits of breastfeeding. We need more individuals to help us in raising awareness of this week.

If you have not signed up to receive free materials please get in contact with the Public Health Improvement Information Team on:-

283 1124 / 283 1125 /283 1126
or email healthinfo@sotw.nhs.uk

Thank you for your support

For further information on National Breastfeeding Awareness Week go to:-

www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk

February 18, 2009

Reducing health inequalities beyond 2010

Success in achieving current national targets for reducing health inequalities will be evaluated in 2010. 2010 is almost upon us and the Government has recently announced a major review of health inequalities.

Continue reading "Reducing health inequalities beyond 2010" »

February 16, 2009

Tobacco Control Action Plans 2008-2009

Tobacco Control Action Plans have been developed for Gateshead PCT, South Tyneside PCT and Sunderland PCT. Each plan contains smoking rates, impact of smoking on life expectancy, tobacco planning and co-ordination, a local tobacco action plan.

Gateshead Tobacco Alliance Action Plan 2008-09. PDF, 74KB

South Tyneside Tobacco Action Plan 2008 - 2009 _Updated October 2008. PDF, 85KB

Sunderland Tobacco Action Plan Draft v4 Dec 08. PDF, 61KB


Continue reading "Tobacco Control Action Plans 2008-2009" »

February 13, 2009

Drop in Session Clarendon

Hi from the South Tyneside Cehi Drop in session

February 11, 2009

CEHI Weblog Drop In Demonstration sessions, Friday 13th February, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland

What is CEHI?

The Centre for Enabling Health Improvement, or CEHI, is a network of people in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland with an interest in improving health. Some work in the NHS, some work for Local Authorities, some work in the voluntary sector and some are members of the public who have an interest in health issues.

Want to find out more?

Continue reading "CEHI Weblog Drop In Demonstration sessions, Friday 13th February, 12.30pm to 1.30pm in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland" »

February 5, 2009

National Library for Public Health e-newsletter - February 2009

The February 2009 newsletter is now available on the NLH Public Health Specialist Library website
or you can download it here

Archived newsletters are now at:
http://www.library.nhs.uk/PUBLICHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=313467

February 3, 2009

Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

There is a statutory duty under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act (2007) for local authorities and primary care trusts to undertake a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). A JSNA will identify current and future health and well-being needs of a local population. It will inform the priorities and targets set within Local Area Agreements and lead to agreed commissioning priorities that will improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Continue reading "Joint Strategic Needs Assessment" »

January 29, 2009

Quit Support for PCT Staff

Download details of stop smoking support for PCT staff.


Quit Support for Gateshead PCT Staff

Quit Support for South Tyneside PCT Staff

Quit Support for Sunderland PCT Staff


To contact the Stop Smoking Service please call:-

Gateshead and South Tyneside:- 08005316317

Sunderland:- 08005874865

January 23, 2009

National Health Campaigns Calendar 2009

Follow the link below to download the national health campaigns calendar for 2009

National Health Campaigns Calendar 2009

March 22, 2009

Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland Directors of Public Health Annual Report 2007/08

These reports presents a local perspective on health issues which have a strong national profile.

Annual Reports of the Directors of Public Health for South of Tyne and Wear 2007/08 (pdf 4.3MB)

Annual Report of the Director of Public Health for Gateshead 2007-08 (pdf 4.2MB)

Annual Report of the Director of Public Health for South Tyneside 2007-08 (pdf 1.4MB)

Annual Report of the Director of Public Health for Sunderland 2007-08 (pdf 2.8MB)

Health Improvement Monitor 2007-08 (pdf 3.5MB)

Please note that these are large files and may take some time to download, particularly if you are not using a broadband connection.

December 5, 2008

Funding boost for South of Tyne alcohol services

Significant new investment is being made in new and expanded alcohol treatment services by three local health primary care trusts.

NHS South of Tyne and Wear, which incorporates the primary care trusts serving Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland, has announced plans to invest £5.7m annually in additional services to help those with alcohol related health problems in its area.

Continue reading "Funding boost for South of Tyne alcohol services" »

November 25, 2008

Healthy Communities Collaborative Interim Report July 2008

Gateshead has had a Healthy Communities Collaborative (HCC) since 2001, working to reduce falls and promote access to a healthy and affordable diet. In June 2007, Gateshead was invited to take part as one of ten, first wave sites in England in the promotion of earlier presentation of the symptoms of breast, bowel and lung cancer. Their findings are now available in an interim report.

Download Interim Report: HCC Interim Report July 08. Word: 4,453KB

World AIDS Day March Saturday 6th December 2008

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Building on the huge success of last year's event marking the occasion in the North East, a number of organisations have come together to plan what we hope will be another exciting march and event to celebrate the day and challenge the stigma and discrimination suffered by the millions of people worldwide whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

Continue reading "World AIDS Day March Saturday 6th December 2008" »

November 4, 2008

National Library for Public Health e-newsletter - November 2008

The November 2008 newsletter is now available on the NLH Public Health Specialist Library website at:

http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth/page.aspx?pagename=NEWSLETTER

October 8, 2008

National Library for Public Health e-newsletter - October 2008

The October 2008 newsletter is now available on the NLH Public Health Specialist Library website at:

http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth/page.aspx?pagename=NEWSLETTER

September 3, 2008

National Library for Public Health e-newsletter - September 2008

The September 2008 newsletter is now available on the NLH Public Health Specialist Library website at:

http://www.library.nhs.uk/publichealth/page.aspx?pagename=NEWSLETTER


The newsletter highlights new additions to the library, any special pieces of work and upcoming events.

September 1, 2008

The Sunderland Healthy Communities Collaborative Interim Report June 2008


This report intends to highlight Healthy Communities Collaborative community activity over the last twelve months.

The Sunderland HCC is targeting three wards across the City (St. Chads ward, St. Peters ward & the Hetton ward) encouraging earlier recognition and presentation of breast, bowel lung cancer in the identified local communities. These sites were chosen due to the combined high prevalence and mortality rates of bowel, breast & lung cancer in the areas. Three HCC teams of volunteers and health professionals are working at grassroots level in order to encourage local people to access their GP sooner with potential signs and symptoms of the three cancers in addition to advocating the importance of breast and bowel screening.

Continue reading "The Sunderland Healthy Communities Collaborative Interim Report June 2008" »

July 23, 2008

Weblog Meeting 25th July 2008

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Here's the papers for Friday's meeting. Look forward to seeing you all at the CLC, Keel Row, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Agenda, Word 43KB
Minutes, Word 34KB


July 18, 2008

Public Health Improvement Information Bulletin (No. 1) July 2008

This first of monthly bulletins contains information on new health improvement material available to those of you involved in public health improvement activities. Any comments on the bulletin including what you would like to see in future editions please do not hesitate to contact me with your comments. For all of you working to improve health in Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside download edition 1 now!

Information Bulletin No. 1 July 2008

May 20, 2008

Breastfeeding Awareness - Photostory

Check out this photostory using local photos and audio promoting Breastfeeding awareness.

May 12, 2008

Breastfeeding Awareness Week - Gateshead Events

This year’s campaign will be encouraging mothers from low-income backgrounds to initiate and continue to breastfeed their baby. The campaign focuses on encouraging women to access the support that will help them to breastfeed for longer, and the strapline, ‘Breastfeeding: every day makes a difference to your baby’, reflects the message that each day a women continues to breastfeed is another day the child receives important health benefits from its mother’s milk.

What’s going on in Gateshead!

Bosom Buddies celebration evening at Pelaw Social Club
Friday 16th May
7pm – 11pm with disco, buffet and raffle.
Tickets £4.00 available from Heather Stone at Felling Children’s Centre
Tel: 433 5639

“Buddies at Saltwell Park” – Saltwell Towers
Saturday 17th May
10 am – 4 pm
Information stands, colouring activities, craft, raffle, music and movement, face painting, raffles.
Contact Felling Children’s Centre
Tel: 433 5646

May 1, 2008

Minutes from Weblog Meeting 25th April 2008

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Minutes from the last meeting to download

Minutes 25.04.08, Word 63KB

April 28, 2008

National Library for Public Health (NLPH) launched

The National Library for Public Health (NLPH) is an online specialist library of the National Library for Health. It replaces the Public Health electronic Library (PHeL). The NLPH was made available in mid-November 2007 with an initial focus on three key areas: Obesity, Alcohol, and Tobacco. The library was relaunched in April 2008.

Continue reading "National Library for Public Health (NLPH) launched" »

April 24, 2008

CEHI Weblog Meeting 25th April 2008

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Here's the agenda, minutes of the last meeting and papers needed for Friday's meeting:

Look forward to seeing you all at the CLC, Keel Row, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Download Agenda, Word 44KB Download Minutes from 4th April, Word 65KB
Download Action Plan, Word 67KB Download RNIB Guidelines, PDF 185KB

April 16, 2008

16th UKPHA Annual Public Health Forum

Community Cohesion and Empowerment: Championing the social, cultural, economic and environmental determinants of health

The Annual Public Health Forum is the largest multi-disciplinary public health conference in the UK, attracting up to 1,000 delegates from all parts of the UK, the Republic of Ireland and overseas.

Continue reading "16th UKPHA Annual Public Health Forum" »

April 15, 2008

Directors of Public Health Annual Reports 2006-2007

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The 2006/07 Directors of Public Health Annual Reports is a combined report reflecting how public health teams are organised across Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The report highlights the similarities and differences between the health problems experienced by the three PCT areas.

Continue reading "Directors of Public Health Annual Reports 2006-2007" »

March 26, 2008

National Knowledge Week for TB: 24-28 March 2008

National Knowledge Week on Tuberculosis (Infection Specialist Library)
http://www.neli.org.uk/IntegratedCRD.nsf/NeLI_Home1?OpenForm

The National electronic Library of Infection is hosting its next National Knowledge Week from 24th March. It highlights important developments in tuberculosis in the last year, and includes a collection of recent, peer-reviewed publications, expert commentaries and links to useful resources. This is hosted by the National electronic Library of Infection (NeLI-www.neli.org.uk) and the National Knowledge Service for TB, and has been timed to link in with World TB day on 24th March 2008.

Continue reading "National Knowledge Week for TB: 24-28 March 2008" »

March 4, 2008

Public Health Campaigns

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http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/smokers/nosmokingday.htm

Throughout 2008 South of Tyne and Wear NHS will be raising awareness of a range of health issues such as Smoking, Breastfeeding, Heart Health, Cancer Prevention, Mental Health, Flu Awareness, Aids/Sexual Health and Alcohol. Anyone working to improve health in Gateshead, South Tyneside or Sunderland can get support and awareness material from the Public Health Improvement Information Service.

Continue reading "Public Health Campaigns" »

March 3, 2008

Public Health Skills Career Framework

The Governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, through each country’s policy documents, have committed themselves to a comprehensive programme of action for protecting and improving the health of the UK population, and reducing health inequalities. The UK countries recognise that in order to meet their ambitious health improvement targets they need a well-informed and dynamic, multi-disciplinary public health workforce. To this end, a coherent, flexible public health skills and career framework has been developed for use across the UK. Click below for further details:

Public Health Skills Career Framework, Pdf 153KB

January 16, 2008

An Invitation from the North East Teaching Public Health Network

The North East Teaching Public Health Network (NETPHN) invite you to attend their Inaugural Conference “NETPHN: Helping Bridge the Health Inequalities Gap”

Wednesday 30th January 2008 at the Sunderland Marriott Hotel

No Conference Fee

Download further information and a conference booking form now:

NETPHN: Helping Bridge the Health Inequalities Gap Invite, MS Word 959KB

Continue reading "An Invitation from the North East Teaching Public Health Network" »

January 7, 2008

Indicies of Deprivation 2007

You may be interested to know that the Indicies of Deprivation 2007 is now available for download. The Indices are used widely to analyse patterns of deprivation, identify areas that would benefit from special initiatives or programmes and as a tool to determine eligibility for specific funding streams.

To download go to:

http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/neighbourhoodrenewal/deprivation/deprivation07/

November 28, 2007

Xmas Craft Fair - December 1st and 2nd

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Our friends at Gateshead City Learning Centre are hosting a Xmas Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday 1st/2nd December, 9.30-4.00pm at Gateshead CLC, Unit 13, The Watermark.

That's just along from Tyne Tees TV and close to the MetroCentre.

There's over 40 stalls of goodies and gift ideas - glass, wood, art/photos on canvas, jewellery, embroidery, confectionery, cards and papercrafts and lots more. Bring your purse/wallet!

Special appearances from Sam and Zozo (African Master Drummers) and maybe, just maybe, Santa Claus...

Free Entry. Free Parking. See you there!

November 21, 2007

Creature Discomforts - change the way you see disability

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Have you heard of a new national campaign called ‘Creature Discomforts’, which features characters made by Aardman Animations.

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August 23, 2007

Invitation to Submit Evidence: Gateshead Overview and Scrutiny Committee

This consultation period has now closed.

Health inequalities can exist in many dimensions including ethnicity, age, gender, geography and socioeconomic status. The causes and definitions of such health inequalities are complex. Inequalities in health or outcomes such as life expectancy and ill health can be investigated along four broad themes:

• wider determinants of health such as employment, education, housing and environment;
• lifestyles or health behaviours such as smoking, drinking and sexual behaviour;
• secondary prevention e.g. screening, early treatment of conditions to prevent deterioration;
• access to services such as health and social care. Equity of access means equal access,
equal need, where need relates to the level of illness.

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August 21, 2007

Health E-news Bulletin - August 2007, issue 15

This monthly bulletin covers national, regional and local (St Helens & Halton) news, events and other relevant information which relate to the six key areas of the 'Choosing Health' white paper, and some wider public health information.
Read the August issue here

The bulletin is produced collaboratively by the Health Improvement Library, the Primary Care Library, St Helens Health Partnership and Halton Health Promotion Service.

August 16, 2007

Text messaging to engage with smokers

From the Health Informatics Community news web page (14 August):

City & Hackney GPs use Text Messaging to Engage with Smokers
http://www.informatics.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=2446

July 27, 2007

New PPI Specialist Library

The new Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Specialist Library - managed by the King's Fund for the National Library for Health was officially launched today.

The library aims to support the implementation of patient, user, carer and public involvement in health care by providing access, in one location, to the best information which is available on the Web. Go to the PPI home page

July 24, 2007