World Mental Health Day: your experience matters This World Mental Health Day (10th October), we’re thinking about the importance of listening. This year’s theme is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” Everyone’s experience of mental health is different. You may feel low, worried, stressed or overwhelmed. You may not know why you feel different. Or … Continued
“I felt listened to and understood” – your feedback from September Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback with us in September. 340 patients shared their experience with us. Overall, 92% rated their experience as Good or Very Good, with almost three quarters choosing Very Good. But the numbers only tell part … Continued
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: know the signs and get changes checked October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a chance to learn more about breast cancer and how to spot changes early. Breast cancer can affect anyone. It is more common in women, but men can also develop breast cancer. One of the best … Continued
Stoptober is here: stopping smoking starts today The aim is simple: stay smoke-free for 28 days. Why 28 days? Because if you stop smoking for the 28 days of Stoptober, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. Getting the right support can make quitting easier too. Free expert support from a local Stop Smoking … Continued
Right to Choose for ADHD and Autism Assessments This update is about Right to Choose for ADHD and autism assessments in North East and North Cumbria. It explains how the process works, recent changes, and what you need to know before a referral is made. What is Right to Choose? Right to Choose is an NHS system. … Continued
Stoptober 2026: Let’s quit smoking together Stoptober is coming this October, and it could be the month you decide to stop smoking. Every year, thousands of people take part in Stoptober. Millions of people have already used the campaign to help them quit smoking. This year, the message is simple: Let’s quit smoking together. You … Continued
Patient Feedback: More than 92% of Patients Recommend JHP in August 308 JHP patients took the NHS Friends and Family Test in August. Overwhelmingly, patients tell us they really value how quick and easy it is to get help through our online service. You also regularly mention how friendly, professional and reassuring our GPs and … Continued
Organ Donation Week: one decision could be life-saving Organ Donation Week runs from 21 to 27 September 2026. More than 8,000 people in the UK are waiting for a transplant. For many of them, a transplant could be life-saving. For others, it could mean a chance to live a healthier, fuller life. Most of us would … Continued
Is your health making it hard for you to work? Sometimes health problems like stress, back pain or long-term conditions make it hard to stay in work or return to work. If you’re finding it a struggle, a free NHS service called WorkWell can help you. How does it work? You can refer yourself to … Continued
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Start the Conversation Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year marks the final year of the three-year “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” campaign. The campaign is led by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). It aims to change how we talk about suicide and make it easier for people to … Continued
