Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Care homes
To reduce the risk of coronavirus transmissions in South Tyneside and to help protect some of the most vulnerable in our community, we have asked care homes to stop visits to residents. Care homes have been advised and will contact residents' families to advise them of the new arrangements.
We recognise the importance of family visits and will recommend the lifting of restrictions, upon further guidance from Public Health. We will keep you informed of any further decisions.
Support
See support for people in South Tyneside.
Information for care providers
For information and guidance to support care providers in South Tyneside, see COVID-19 information for care providers
Change4Life
Are you looking to make a Change4Life and be healthier?
Change4Life South Tyneside can help you with stopping smoking, cutting back on alcohol, healthier eating, how to get more exercise and much more.
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NHS: Better health
Extra weight puts extra pressure on your body. Which makes it harder to fight against diseases like cancer, heart disease and now, Covid-19. Losing weight can help reduce your risk.
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Be Food Smart
Download the Be Food Smart app to see the amount of sugar, saturated fat and salt found in everyday food and drink.
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Act F.A.S.T
Act F.A.S.T. campaign returns to empower people to call 999 at any sign of a stroke
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Sugar Smart
Join Change4Life for tips, vouchers and recipes and get the Sugar Smart app.
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Oesophagogastric cancer
Heartburn most days for three weeks or more? Tell your doctor.
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Fresh
Stopping smoking brings health benefits at any age and there's never been so many ways to quit. Make a fresh start today.
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Breast cancer
1 in 3 women who get breast cancer are over 70.
Breast cancer
The best start in life
We're working to give the children of South Tyneside the best start in life.
Find out about our wide range of services for children and families. We want to build safer and stronger families, provide increased opportunities for enterprise learning and skills within healthier communities.
The best start in life