Public Health

Public Health

Public health is all about helping everyone stay healthy and happy. It means looking after the health of whole communities, not just one person. We try to stop illnesses before they even start and make sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy.

Our work supports people at every stage of life — from giving children the best start, to helping adults and older people stay well. We look at things people can change themselves, like healthy habits, as well as bigger things around them, like housing, money, schools, and the environment.

Find out more about the work the public health team does at Health and wellbeing – South Tyneside Council

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Training and Events

The public health team offer a comprehensive training programme, delivered by First Contact Clinical, for anyone that works or volunteers in South Tyneside.

The a better u training supports the principles of Making Every Contact Count (MECC) and supporting people to have conversations about all aspects of health and wellbeing.

The training is designed to give professionals and volunteers the skills, knowledge and confidence to support healthier lives across South Tyneside.

For a full list of courses available and to book a place click below

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Need support or want to speak to a safeguarding team?

If you have an enquiry or want to speak to a member of the team please contact us on

0191 424 7300 or Public.health@southtyneside.gov.uk

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