CBC Health Federation

17/02/2026

😖Got an itch?
🤢Tummy trouble?
😮‍💨Tickly cough?


👉Head to your local pharmacy👈

💊💉Pharmacists can offer advice and treatments for a range of conditions – just like having a prescription from your GP!💉💊

09/02/2026

🚸🧠Children’s Mental Health Week - 9th – 15th February 2026🧠🚸

Children's Mental Health Week takes place every February and first started in 2015 to give a voice to all children and young people and to raise awareness of children and young people's mental health.

75% of mental illnesses start before a person’s 18th birthday. With most long-term mental health problems beginning in adolescence, there’s a growing need for support for young people. In Children’s Mental Health Week, we highlight the importance of mental health support from a young age.

Here are some of the useful resources and e-Learning to support with children's mental health:

🖱️e-Learning for Health:
https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/743132

https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Component/Details/762121

👉NHS resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/mental-health-charities/

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/children-young-peoples-mental-health-services

See tips and advice for parents and carers on how to support children and young people's mental wellbeing, and give them the best chance to stay healthy.

05/02/2026

‼️We have weekday appointments at The Bede Centre or Saturday morning appointments available at the QE with our trained Smoking Cessation Advisor‼️

📞Call 0191 4455860 or book via your GP📞

🚭"Quit smoking this New Year. If you keep trying you will get there.”🚭

Every moment in life is precious. Make this New Year the one where you quit smoking for good:

✅Better health and feel fitter
✅More money
✅Feel less stressed
✅To be there for your family

Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free friendly local support at 👉 https://www.freshquit.co.uk/

03/02/2026

🚭"Quit smoking this New Year. If you keep trying you will get there.”🚭

Every moment in life is precious. Make this New Year the one where you quit smoking for good:

✅Better health and feel fitter
✅More money
✅Feel less stressed
✅To be there for your family

Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free friendly local support at 👉 https://www.freshquit.co.uk/

29/01/2026

🤗 Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and wind to join us for our primary care education evening at CBC Health! 🤗

It was a fantastic session with local neurology consultant Dr Martin Duddy delivering an engaging talk on MS, Seizures and Migraines. A huge thank you to Dr Duddy, and to Pfizer for sponsorship of the event. The hot buffet from Saji's restaurant was excellent as always! 🍛👏

We’re now planning future sessions and would love to partner with organisations that support primary care. If your company is interested in sponsoring a future event, please get in touch! 📧📞

27/01/2026

🍩♀️ Donut fear the smear ♀️🍩

Just like enjoying a donut, looking after yourself should feel simple, sweet and stress-free 🪷

Last week, Sophie provided a session where she chatted to staff about cervical cancer and reminded us of the importance of attending our smear test appointments 📅

A smear test is quick and it’s one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term wellbeing ⏰

Here are some useful links for you to find out more ⤵️

https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/preventing-cancer/facts-and-tips-for-cervical-screening/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-cervical-screening/

https://patient.info/cancer/gynaecological-cancer/cervical-screening-cervical-smear-test

20/01/2026

🧠🫶 Need urgent mental health support? 🧠🫶

If someone’s mental or emotional state gets worse quickly, this can be referred to as a mental health crisis or a mental health emergency ‼️

If you, or someone you know experiences this, you should get help as soon as possible 🆘

24/7 support is available by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option 📞

A mental health professional will listen to you and help you find the right support for you 🧑‍⚕️

Find out more 👉 https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-winter/looking-after-your-mental-health/

16/01/2026

Coil and implant fittings are available at the Bede Centre in Gateshead.
Please contact your Gateshead GP Practice or call 0191 445 5860 today to book a telephone triage appointment with a member of our clinical team.
Our phone lines are open between the following hours:
9.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Tel: 0191 445 5860
For more information on our services please visit:
https://www.cbchealth.co.uk/womenshealth

13/01/2026

Pharmacist Ella Hemsley explains how to get the Emergency Contraceptive (morning after) pill directly from your local pharmacy 👉 https://youtu.be/IB2IXC_ZGa8 👈

💊 No appointment needed
💊Quick and easy access
💊Free and confidential
💊Get support with longer-term contraception options

📍Find your nearest pharmacy offering the contraceptive pill: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

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09/01/2026

OUCH! 😫

Burning or stinging sensation when you wee❓
Need to wee frequently or urgently❓
Now't much coming out❓

You may have a Urinary Tract Infection.

Did you know across the North East & NorthCumbria community pharmacies can provide immediate advice & treatment for UTIs for
women aged 16-64 🤯

No appointment needed.

Ask your local pharmacist today and say 👋



Available at participating pharmacies only:
https://www.thinkpharmacyfirst.health/

06/01/2026

📣📣Gateshead Health and Wellbeing Board would like your feedback 📣📣

The board are updating the current Joint Health and Wellbeing strategy. To ensure that the updated Strategy reflects the views of partner organisations, residents and the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) they would like your feedback as part of this consultation on the draft updated strategy and the actions they propose to take for each objective. This will help shape the final version to be approved in Spring 2026.

You can find out more about why they are updating the strategy and a link to the survey at the following link. Closing date, Sunday 11 January.

https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/35481/Gateshead-Joint-Health-and-Wellbeing-Strategy-update?fbclid=IwY2xjawPKHzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0PylgvBupPn06BJAbck8ubxSmh4HF4iJia2L0sD_S6CtPb4p7h5KE021Plw_aem_gYHi-C-repNNH3yfje3Vew

Gateshead Council

The Gateshead Health and Wellbeing Board are updating our current Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026. We want to hear your thoughts on the draft updated strategy and the actions we propose to take to support you to live well in Gateshead.

02/01/2026

It's still not too late to get your flu vaccination to keep you and those around you safe! 🤧🤒

If you're over 65, pregnant, in a clinical at-risk group, a carer, a health and social care worker, have a learning disability or live with someone who is immunosuppressed, flu vaccinations are available at your GP or local pharmacy 📞🖱