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MESSAGE TO A LOVED ONE

If you have a relative who has been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead and you would like to send them a message, letter or photograph, please send it by email to: ghnt.messagetoalovedone@nhs.net

Please can letters, messages or photographs be a maximum of one A4 side of paper per day. The Patient Experience Team will try their best to ensure that all patients receive their messages Monday-Friday.

If you do not have access to email and would still like to send your loved one a short message, please telephone 0191 445 6047 or 0191 445 6129 between 10am and 12pm, Monday to Friday.

To make sure we get to the right person we also need you to include:

  • the patient's name
  • the ward number or name
  • either the date of birth or the address of the patient



Coronavirus - please see below for latest information and guidance.

Do not attend the surgery unless you have spoken to a GP or nurse and have a confirmed appointment.

Important Patient Safety Alert regarding hearing aid batteries - https://improvement.nhs.uk/news-alerts/risk-of-harm-to-babies-and-children-from-coin-button-batteries-in-hearing-aids/

 

Advance notification of surgery closures - click here for dates

Travel Vaccinations

global air travel

In line with current NHS England regulations, only the following vaccinations are available free of charge on the NHS

If you require any other vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to obtain these from a private clinic.  We have compiled a list of local clinics for you  Click here for list of clinics

You can find out which vaccinations are necessary or recommended for the areas you are travelling to by visiting the Travel Health Pro website 

Europe Europe & Russia North America North America
Central America Central America South America South America
Caribbean Caribbean Africa Africa
Middle East Middle East Central Asia Central Asia
East Asia East Asia Australasia Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - please discuss your needs with the reception team when booking.

 

 Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

 

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