UPDATE: askmyGP working; urgent requests only please UPDATE: 14:08 askmyGP is now backup, we apologise for the disruption. Please only submit requests today if your issue is urgent, so we can prioritise those with the greatest need. By ‘urgent’ we mean something new that’s come on suddenly (an acute condition) or a long-term problem (chronic … Continued
Easy with the NHS App This week we’re going to be talking a lot about the NHS App If you visit us, you’ll see new displays promoting the app and our new online hub designed to help you get started, or make full use of the app. Just follow the link or scan the QR … Continued
Staff sickness; Urgent Requests only today We have multiple staff sicknesses today, including three Doctors, and members of the Admin and Reception teams. This has unexpectedly reduced our capacity, so we will need to prioritise patients with urgent needs. We apologise for the disruption to our usual service. You may be able to get help … Continued
If you’re feeling low, anxious, or stressed, help is available by text Everyone has times when life feels a bit too much. It might be stress building up at work or college, worries that will not switch off, problems at home, or just a low mood that feels hard to shake. Sometimes, even small things … Continued
Hay Fever Help: Simple Ways to Feel Better If you have been sneezing more than usual lately, you are not alone. Pollen levels that cause hay fever tend to really pick up at this time of year in the North East. It can be frustrating: the sun has just properly started to shine, and your … Continued
Enjoy the Sun Safely This Summer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Cases have more than doubled since the 1990s. Around 19,000 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the UK – about 53 every day. The good news is that up to 86% of cases could be … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action for Better Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11 to 17 May 2026. It’s is a national campaign that encourages all of us to talk about mental health and how we can improve it. This year’s theme is Action. The message is clear. Awareness is important, but … Continued
Common health conditions? Treatments are available without a prescription Did you know you can get quick relief for many minor health conditions with medicines from your local pharmacy or supermarket? No prescription or GP visit needed. Doctors and Pharmacists don’t usually prescribe treatments that you can buy yourself. Your local pharmacy will be able to … Continued
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It is the third most common. Finding it early makes it much easier to treat. Screening can find bowel cancer before you notice any symptoms. Who is bowel screening for? The NHS offers bowel cancer screening to … Continued
May Bank Holiday Opening Hours for GP Practices May brings us two Bank Holiday Mondays. GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond will be closed on Monday 4th and Monday 25th of May. As ever, reorder prescriptions early to avoid running out over the long weekends, and make sure you know what to do if you … Continued
