Video appointments Click here for your Video Appointment Menu Home > Help > Press and media Press and media Our communications team manages all media enquiries and requests for filming and photography. We are keen to promote our work and aim to respond positively and openly to all reasonable requests. Journalists must contact the communications team first – please do not approach our staff directly. Photography or filming: Requests regarding photography, filming, or interviews with staff or patients, must be made through our Communications Team. Condition checks: Condition checks and information will only be released if you have the full name (correct spelling), and either the date of birth (or age) and/or address of the patient concerned and only if the patient or next of kin consents to information being released. Only a brief indication of the progress of the patient will be given, such as the patient is stable or comfortable or seriously ill. We will not provide a diagnosis or prognosis or details of injuries. Once discharged from our care we will not provide any information. During normal working hours please telephone us on: Contact: Amanda Marksby, Head of Communications: 0191 213 7175 Lynn Watson, Senior Communications Officer: 0191 223 1543 Michelle Davies, Communications Officer: 0191 213 7301 Stephanie Riddington, Communications Officer: 0191 213 7340 Alternatively you can email nuth.communications@nhs.net For out of hours please telephone the switchboard on 0191 233 6161 and ask to speak to on call communications. Condition checks out of hours will only be released in emergency situations. Page published: 18/08/2020 Page last updated: 24/03/2021 Share this page on Print this page In this section Freedom of Information Press and media Accessibility Privacy Cookies Terms and conditions Follow us on social media for all the latest news and announcements Services For service details please visit the relevant service page. Charity For charity details please visit the Charity site. Hospitals For hospital details please visit the relevant location. Careers For our current job vacancies, please visit the careers section. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust CQC overall rating Outstanding 29 May 2019 See the report Contact Resources Freedom of Information Press and media Accessibility Privacy Cookies Terms and conditions Copyright © 2021 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Lovingly crafted by Mixd Cookie Usage Policy This website uses a combination of essential and non-essential cookies to improve your on-site experience. Cookie settingsAccept