Highlights from 2021
Supporting over 7800 children and 3000 adults in the region
Our Network
The Network covers a population of 2.9 million people in the North East and North Cumbria, and is hosted by the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide high quality, equitable care for congenital heart disease patients wherever they live within our region; provided closer to home when possible, ensuring seamless transition between fetal, paediatric and adult services and providing an holistic approach to care.
Our Objectives
- Better engagement with patients and families
- Equitable access to services
- Provide strategic direction
- Work towards national CHD standards
- Promote research across the region
- Improve collaboration and communication
- Support education and training of the workforce
The Network Board
The Board was formally established in January 2020 and includes representatives from adult and paediatric services from all 8 trusts across the region, patient and family representatives, primary care and regional NHS England commissioners.
The Board meets three times per year and is chaired by Professor Jonathan Wyllie from South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Our Trusts
COVID UPDATE
COVID-19 information
COVID-19 vaccine information
COVID-19 vaccine information
Please follow government advice https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Most single ventricle children and many adults should strictly follow the advice for the general population, unless you have been contacted by your cardiac team.
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COVID-19 vaccine information
COVID-19 vaccine information
COVID-19 vaccine information
Please see updated BCCA Statement on COVID vaccination
(13 December 2021)
https://www.bcca-uk.org/pages/news_box.asp?NewsID=19495741
If you are a woman of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding, see recent government advice and
information leaflet from Public Health England