12.30-3.30pm on 7 March at Newcastle Civic Centre
Newcastle City Council is hosting an event to celebrate inspirational women, raise awareness about gender equality and to honour the women shaping our city and making a difference in our communities.
International Women's Day 2025
Happy International Women's Day
Our chief corporate services officer, Claire Riley, wishes everyone a happy International Women's Day.
This year's theme is "Accelerate Action", emphasising the urgency of implementing swift and decisive measures to achieve gender equality.
"Progress happens when we take action, challenge barriers, and lift each other up"
Kelly Angus, interim chief people officer at North East and North Cumbria ICB shares her NHS journey this International Women’s Day and calls for continued efforts to achieve gender equality in healthcare leadership, encouraging the next generation of women to embrace opportunities and pursue leadership roles with confidence.
From the heart…with Hilary Lloyd
Watch a special episode of From the Heart... with Dr Hilary Lloyd, our new chief nurse and AHP officer for the ICB.
In this episode, Hilary reflects on her journey in nursing, the incredible women who have inspired her, and the importance of supporting each other. Be sure to check it out to learn more about Hilary!
Celebrating 10 years of women and girls in science
"If you’re going to aim anywhere, aim for the top."
Jane Dickinson, Consultant Biomedical Scientist at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on her journey this International Women's Day with pride. Her journey of resilience and expertise now inspires the next generation of women and girls in science.
"The women I work with are continually inspiring me"
Jacqui McBurnie, our menopause lead for North East and North Cumbria shares her story of transitioning from nursing to leading a national Menopause Network. She advocates for menopause awareness, inclusivity, and diverse voices while supporting International Women’s Day.
Women's health
Here in the North East and North Cumbria we are turning our ambition for women's health into action – using the strength, collaboration, and energy we have, to create our own implementation plan and make the changes we want to see now and for future generations.
Celebrating inspirational women in Newcastle
Health and Care Women Leaders Network - International Women's Day
Friday 7 March, 10.00 – 12.00pm, Zoom
Join our chief executive Sam Allen, at the Health and Care Women Leaders Network for International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD2024) as chair of the network, to celebrate and highlight work underway to progress gender equality and enhance inclusivity for women working in healthcare.
Book your free place here and join in on the celebrations.