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The Oral Healthcare Unit is based at the Freeman Hospital and provides specialist oral healthcare and advice for child and adult patients with congenital heart disease – this includes patients who require, or have had a heart transplant.
Our oral medicine department specialises in investigating and treating a whole range of disorders that involve the lining of the mouth (oral mucosa). We also see patients who are experiencing dryness of the mouth and a variety of other oral complications.
We also investigate and treat patients with chronic oral pain of a non-dental origin.
Our orthodontics service cares for patients who need a brace fitted to help their teeth to move. We have specialist doctors who examine teeth that are not in the correct position (malocclusions).
We have specialist clinics for patients who require treatment for:
Children’s (paediatric) ophthalmology service cares for children with eye and visual problems from common disorders to more severe conditions which can cause lifelong poor vision.
We see children with eye and visual problems which range from milder, common disorders such as:
Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHEe) is a programme of learning in schools which aims to give children and young people the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives.
PSHEe is a non-statutory subject. This means children and young people aren’t forced to take it. Schools in Newcastle teach it because PSHEe contributes to their duty to promote and nurture pupils’ personal and economic wellbeing, and prepare them for adult life.
Our physiotherapy service treats patients of all ages with a wide range of physical problems and conditions caused by illness, injury, disability or ageing.
These include:
Our plastic and reconstructive surgery service helps people who need surgical and medical treatment to restore the appearance and / or function of any part of the body.
Weekly drop-in sessions are provided at all secondary schools within Newcastle. The sessions are for children and young people to talk about any issues affecting their physical or emotional health.
The drop-ins are confidential, so the school nurse doesn’t discuss the issues with anyone else unless they feel that you or someone else is at risk of harm. Parents can also access drop-in sessions to discuss any health concerns they have about their child.
The School Health team works closely with other sexual health services in Newcastle to promote and improve the sexual health and wellbeing of young people.
Members of the School Health team are trained and skilled at engaging, assessing and working with young people around sexual health issues.
The health visitor’s role starts during pregnancy and continues to offer support through the first few weeks after the birth and all the way through until early childhood.
All health visitors are nurses or midwives with specialist training in family and community health. They work with parents and their families to improve health and wellbeing.
The aim of our 0 to 19 health visiting and school health service is to make sure that children, young people and families can access a health visitor or school nurse. We can provide support with healthy growth and development, and support children with any health needs.
Starting school is a significant and exciting milestone for children and their parents and carers. It is important that any health, growth or developmental concerns are highlighted now and support can be offered from the 0-19 service in Newcastle.
The Little Orange Book helps parents of under-fives with practical information about common childhood conditions. Distributed to all new mums in Newcastle and Gateshead through health visitors, this little gem helps parents and carers to recognise and respond to a range of common diseases, illnesses and conditions as well as pointing you to the most appropriate service if you need further support.
Your Health Visiting and School Nursing service and Community Family Hubs are available to support you.
Are you a parent/carer who would like advice and support?
Your Health Visitor and School Nurse can offer support about healthy eating, sleep, behaviour, toilet training, healthy bladder & bowel, emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships including sexual health and healthy lifestyles.
Are you a young person who wants to speak to a School Nurse?
Welcome to Healthier Together – a great place to find accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria.
All the information on the Healthier Together site has been checked by clinicians, to ensure we offer the best advice for parents, carers, young people and health professionals.
You can find everything from pregnancy tips and advice on poorly babies to 'should my child go to school today?' or emotional wellbeing for young people, and we're regularly adding new topics.
Would you like to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or support someone else to do so?
Here you will find a range of useful information and resources available in the North East and North Cumbria.
Background
In England nearly 65% of adults are classed as overweight or obese, this is similar in North Cumbria and in the North East it is even higher.
MindEd is a free educational resource providing education about children and young people, adults and older people's mental health for all adults.
Newcastle Continence Service provides a home delivery service and a specialist nurse service for people with continence issues. Contact the nursing line for diagnosis and assessment and then the continence service for help and support and delivery arrangements.
Resources tailored to the needs of families and children
On this site, you will find all the information you and your child need to fully understand asthma, know how to recognise important symptoms and know how their treatment should be so you can get the best possible control of their asthma.
There is also advice for how to look after your child’s asthma in school and your rights if your child has asthma.
The Little Journey app has been designed by healthcare professionals, children and their parents for the sole purpose of improving how we provide medical information to families about hospital. It was created with the aim of reducing any anxiety you or your child may have, by familiarising you with what may happen and the team looking after you. Information is delivered to children and their parents based on the findings of research studies performed in the UK and abroad.
Moving On Asthma has been developed by the Respiratory Research Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
As a team, we are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with asthma and this resource is designed to both support clinicians in adolescent health and equip young people with self-management skills as they prepare for the move to adult care.
English Martyrs’ is a Catholic primary school where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school, our pupils and staff, our parents and carers as well as our parish community.
We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and therefore we value and respect each member of our school community as the unique individual that they are.
Our school is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do.
Occupying a key position in the west of Newcastle, we reflect the rich cultural and social mix present in our area of the city. Our school accommodation is a large, modern building with generous, natural, outdoor space and extensive sports areas.
The immediate surroundings and wider community benefit all our children as they study the National Curriculum. Our logo is an excellent representation of our school community: a world for many varied people working together.
St Charles’ is a 210 place single form entry Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary school with a 52 full/part time place Nursery.
All staff, both teaching and non-teaching, play a valuable part in supporting the development of our children.
We have a Governing Body comprising 12 Governors, Mrs Nealings is the Head Teacher and Mrs Higgins as the Deputy Head Teacher.
Our school SENCO is Mrs Higgins.
Our School
Walbottle Village Primary - We are a Primary school in the Outer West of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Our Nursery is open to children from the term after their third birthday.
Newcastle Preparatory School is a fully co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 11 years. It is a warm, caring environment in which all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Children may join ‘First Steps’ at NPS from the age of 3 years. ‘First Steps’ is an exciting and colourful nursery with excellent resources and well qualified staff who look after the needs of each individual. At age 4, children make the easy step into School where they experience many ‘steps to success’.