Please find some helpful resources and links on this page which will provide you further information about various health related topics:
During COVID 19
Colonoscopy Information:
General:
Cancer support:
- http://cancerconnections.org.uk/
- http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/?gclid=CN6WrO_DrLkCFY7LtAodDVcA2w
- http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx
- www.mycancertreatment.nhs.uk
Long term conditions:
Mental Health/Drug and alcohol:
- www.phoenix-futures.org.uk
- http://www.cehi.org.uk/South%20Tyneside%20Mental%20Health%20and%20Wellbeing%20Directory%202010.pdf –
- http://www.mind.org.uk/news?gclid=CNjltNfErLkCFdHMtAodIggAgw
Children and young people:
Other useful links:
- www.ageuk.org.uk
- www.carersuk.org
- www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
- www.samaritans.org
- www.bhf.org.uk
- https://www.drthom.com/sexual_health_clinic/north+east/South%20Shields
- www.cafamily.org.uk
- http://www.thedtgroup.org/
- http://www.veterans-uk.info/
- Aged Veterans information: aged-veterans-counselling-leaflet-a5-for-veterans
To order a chlamydia test kit online go to:
Bright Futures and Northumbria Police have developed an App!
The purpose is to provide a range of information, advice and sources of support for children, young people and parents around a range of issues which may affect them.
The App contains information around: substance misuse and former legal highs, confidence and self-esteem, mental health and self-harm, healthy relationships, grooming, online and e-safety, consent and exploitation.
The App also provides information to access further information and support locally (across Tyne and Wear) and nationally.
The App can be downloaded by simply clicking on these links:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bright-futures-personal-safety/id1156807801?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.komodo.pvp
Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/bright-futures-personal-safety-app/9nblggh4s0rp