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Increase Uptake of National Screening Programmes23rd September 2020

Working with NCA and Public Health Commissioners agree the PCN contribution to local efforts to improve screening uptake (cervical, breast and bowel) Review screening data Build on any existing actions across PCN practices Include at least one specific action to engage a low participation group; locally. Getting Started CRUK Resources: Visit the CRUK GP contract […]

Palliative Care and End of life26th August 2020

Here you can find training and useful resources to support people with a learning disability who are palliative or at the end of life Margaret’s story Understanding the patient experience – Margaret’s story This film and resource pack aim to provide education and increase awareness, allowing people to think about their individual rolls within health […]

Our Communities – Help Us Help You7th July 2020

Our region has some of the highest rates for incidence of all cancers across England and some of the worst health inequalities. We would encourage people not to delay contacting their GP or nurse if they are concerned about signs or symptoms of cancer. A series of films have been developed with Black, Asian […]

Deciding right Resources13th November 2018

Below is a range of useful resources including full guidance documents for clinicians and other professionals to help you navigate Deciding right. Find all the Deciding right forms here. Deciding right – Your life, Your choice – A guide to making individual care decisions in advance with Children, Young People and Adults. This comprehensive guide describing everything about the process and […]

Deciding right Regional Forms

These forms and associated guidance are for use by professionals working with patients who are making advance care decisions. They are recognised by organisations across the region and should be used in all instances of advance care planning locally. The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) will only accept the Deciding right forms. This page has the […]

Cancer Screening

NCA is committed to increasing uptake of the cancer screening programmes. Cancer screening involves testing apparently healthy people for signs of disease. It can save lives by finding cancers at an early stage, or even preventing them. Screening is not the same as the tests a person may have when doctors are diagnosing or treating […]