Resident doctor strike: 7th to 13th April Resident Doctors (previously called Junior Doctors) will be taking strike action from Tuesday 7th to Monday 13th April. This will affect NHS services, including GP practices, and may mean longer waiting times. We want to help you understand what this means and how to access care during this … Continued
Author Box The Patient Participation Group We’re a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff who meet together to discuss patients’ experiences of the GP services. Visit our PPG Page at jesmondhealthpartnership.co.uk/ppg Email us at jhp.ppg@gmail.com Welcome To Our First Newsletter! Jesmond Health Partnership was founded in 2019 when two long established Jesmond GP … Continued
April is World Autism Acceptance Month World Autism Acceptance Month is dedicated to celebrating autistic people and promoting understanding, inclusion, and respect. This year’s focus is on stopping the misinformation about autism and neurodiversity. What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong difference in how a person’s brain works. You’ll have heard autism described as a … Continued
Our PCN team: who they are and where you’ll see them You might not know it, but is part of a wider team. It’s called a Primary Care Network (PCN). It brings local GP practices together so we can offer you extra, expert services to help keep you healthy and well. For patients, this means … Continued
Opening Hours: Getting Ready for Easter at Easter is around the corner! We’d like to let you know our opening hours and share a few simple tips to help you have a happy, healthy Easter. This year, Good Friday is on 3 April 2026, and Easter Monday is on 6 April 2026. will be closed from the end of the day … Continued
Patient Update: Meningitis Outbreak in the News You may have seen the news about a meningitis outbreak in Kent, that has very sadly led to two young people dying. This has been confirmed to cases of Meningitis B, or MenB. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. Meningitis is … Continued
Talking Therapies: Helping You Manage Stress, Anxiety and Phobias Feeling anxious, worried, or stuck can make everyday life feel hard. NHS Talking Therapies can help you manage these feelings. It’s free, confidential, and run by trained professionals. You can can find out more and refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk. How it works Support is available for many … Continued
Our first patient feedback of 2026! 91.5% of you rated JHP as Good or Very Good
A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day No Smoking Day is on Wednesday 11th March. If you have been thinking about quitting, this is your moment to take action. A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day. Make 11 March your quit day. With the right support, you are up to three times more likely to … Continued
Author Box Grace Jackman Administration Team Lead I’m Grace, the Administration Team Lead for Jesmond Health Partnership. My profile Delays to Medical Reports I want to let you know that we’re currently experiencing delays in processing medical reports. This is due to a combination of high demand and significant, unplanned staff absence. We know this … Continued
