Cervical Screening
It’s your choice if you want to go for cervical screening but cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect you from cervical cancer. Please watch this short video for information to help you make an informed decision
Breast Awareness
Did you know that breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early, when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear. So even if you feel fit and healthy, it’s really important that you still attend when invited.
Having a mammogram is nothing to worry about. It’s quick and easy and only takes 10 minutes and the friendly staff are on hand if you do have any concerns. So if you’re a women aged between 50-71, look out for your invitation letter coming through the post (every 3 years) and please, don’t ignore it, it could save your life.
For more information visit https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/breast-screening/
And if you’ve missed your appointment or need to change it for whatever reason, don’t worry, just contact your local screening centre to book another appointment at a date and time to suit you. Tel: 0191 445 2554
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Dementia
Please see the website below for useful information and booklets. This is from Healthwatch Sunderland: Support available in Sunderland for people experiencing memory difficulties or dementia and their carers.
Support for people with memory difficulties or dementia | Healthwatch Sunderland
NHS Website
The NHS website contains a vast amount of health information that patients may find useful.
Below are just a few of the things you will find there:
- Health A-Z
- Medicine A-Z
- Coronavirus
- Pregnancy
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- …and much more!
Click here to visit the website.
Video Library
For health information at your fingertips and to explore many videos on health conditions etc. you may want to take a look and the Health and Care video library. Click here to see more.
Sunderland Enhanced Access Service
If you can’t get an appointment with your GP, can’t get there during the day due to work or other commitments you can use this Service.
Sunderland Social Prescribing
The Social Prescribing Link Worker Team work on behalf of all GP Practices in Sunderland to provide non‐medical support and interventions.