Strike action – A&E and 999 for life threatening emergencies only
NHS leaders are asking the public to only call 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening conditions or injuries only.
10 Jan 2023
Region's NHS warns pressure still extreme
The region's NHS warns that pressures across A&E, urgent care and ambulance services are still at extreme levels at the start of the New Year.
04 Jan 2023
Parents in North East are urged to get free NHS flu vaccine for children as hospitalisations rise
Parents and carers in the North East and Yorkshire are being urged to make sure their children are vaccinated if they are eligible for the flu vaccine.
Only use A&E if it's life-threatening, says region's NHS
If it's not life-threatening, don't use A&E or call 999. That's the message from the NHS as the region's services gear up for a busy New Year weekend.
30 Dec 2022
Reminder to use A&E and 999 for life threatening conditions only
The plea comes as services continue to face high demand over the festive break.
28 Dec 2022
Struggling over Christmas? Reach out for help, says NHS
The region's NHS is reminding everyone that no matter how negative a situation feels, there is help at hand over the holiday period.
23 Dec 2022
Thank you to all our health and care teams in the North East and North Cumbria
22 Dec 2022
NHS plea as services under significant pressure
Use A&E and 999 for life threatening conditions only
20 Dec 2022
Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening times
19 Dec 2022