Health A-Z
The NHS have compiled an A to Z list of common health conditions, this will include symptoms and how they’re treated.
This could include things you can do yourself to manage conditions, which medical professional to see, and what to expect at your appointments.
Addiction
Alcoholic Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
NERAF – Drug and Alcohol Support
NERAF is a charity based within Sunderland that works with individuals and their loved ones who are affected by a Substances or Alcohol.
Stop Smoking
Looking to quit smoking? Our Sunderland Health coaches can help you.
Wear Recovery – Drug and Alcohol Support
Wear Recovery are here to support you if you want to make positive changes to your drug or alcohol use. They provide information, advice, treatment, and support and can meet you in different locations across Sunderland. We have hubs in the city
Click here for more info Wear Recovery – Drug and Alcohol Support
Cancer
Cancer Information and Support Service
Sunderland Cancer Information and Support Service offers support for anyone affected by cancer, this can be the person with a diagnosis, family member, friend, colleague or health professionals.
Click here for more info Cancer Information and Support Service
Macmillan Cancer Support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan are here to help.
Northern Cancer Voices
Northern Cancer Voices are the voice of cancer patients in the North East and North Cumbria, working with anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Sunderland Cancer Information Hub
Directory of support created by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS trust for all your health, wellbeing and information needs during your cancer care.
Together We Can
Together We Can are a welcoming cancer support organisation founded by patients and survivors. Their mission is to uplift and empower those affected by cancer through peer support and a range of wellbeing activities designed to improve both mental and physical health.
Screening
AAA Screening
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening is for men aged 65 and over. It’s also called AAA screening. It’s a simple, risk-free ultrasound scan.
The test is only offered to men. This is because they’re 6 times more likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm than women.
Bowel Screening
NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. You use a home test kit, called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT), to collect a small sample of poo and send it to a lab. This is checked for tiny amounts of blood.
Breast Screening
The Gateshead Breast Screening Service is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It covers multiple areas including Sunderland. Breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early as this is when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear.
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening is offered to women and people with a cervix from the ages of 25 to 64. Cervical screening is a free health test that is designed to detect abnormal cells in the cervix that could develop into cancer, if left untreated.
Hepatitis C Screening
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects your liver. It can be cured by taking a course of tablets. You can do a simple test at home to find out if you have hepatitis C.
Lung Cancer Screening
The Lung Cancer Screening Programme is a new cancer screening service to check if you have lung cancer. It is available to everyone who is registered with a Sunderland or South Tyneside GP, is aged between 55 and 74 years of age and who is a current or ex-smoker.
NHS Health Check
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years.
Sunderland Sexual Health
Sunderland Sexual Health Service provide free and confidential advice and treatment and offer a range of services.
Woman’s Health
Birth Reflection Service
If your child birth didn’t go as you had hoped or expected. It is understandable that you may wish to talk about your experience or that you may have some questions about your labour. If you had your baby with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust, they would like to offer you the opportunity to discuss your birth experience with a midwife.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service offer abortion advice and treatment. They also provide pregnancy testing, counselling, Sexually Transmitted Infection screening, contraception, and vasectomy through their network of reproductive healthcare centres
Click here for more info British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
NHS Pregnancy Guide
The NHS Pregnancy Guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
Sunderland Maternity Services
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust maternity team have lots of experience in what they do. They will be there for you throughout your pregnancy, before, during and after birth.
Weight Management
Health and Wellbeing Coach
The Health and Wellbeing coaches support people to make changes through having coaching conversations which focus on supporting personalised goals. This includes support around weight management, diet and increased activity levels.
Sunderland Weight Management Programme
The Sunderland Weight Management programme is a FREE 26-week programme designed to provide you with support around weight management, physical activity, healthy food choices and wellbeing.
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