Urgent Requests only today please We have reduced staffing levels today, so need to prirotise patients with urgent needs. If you were planning to contact us for a routine or non-urgent reasons, please send your request on another day. We apologise for the disruption to our usual service. What is ‘Urgent Only’? It’s when you … Continued
☀️ Holiday health: 8 quick checks for a safe summer Going away this summer? A few simple checks can help you avoid common health problems and enjoy your break. Whether you’re travelling abroad or staying closer to home, here are 8 quick health tips to help you stay well before and during your trip. 🛂 … Continued
Self-referral: Get straight to the support you need When you need help with your health, it is important that you get support from the right service. Did you know that some services let you refer yourself? This means you can contact them directly. You do not always need to see a GP first. Self-referral services … Continued
Thank you for your feedback – June 2026 results Thank you to everyone who shared feedback about their experience with our practice in June. Your views help us understand what’s working well and where we can make improvements. In June, 377 patients took the NHS Friends and Family Test and shared their thoughts on JHP. … Continued
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 – What does alcohol mean to you? Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 6th to 12th July 2026. This year’s theme is “Alcohol and me”. Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our relationship with alcohol. It can become part of everyday life, whether that is meeting friends, celebrating, relaxing after work, … Continued
Are You Getting the Most from the NHS App? More patients are now using the NHS App to manage their healthcare. For many, it starts with something simple – ordering repeat prescriptions without needing to phone the practice or visit in person. But that is just the start. Once you are set up, the NHS … Continued
Keeping safe as the temperature rises 🥵 While it’s not quite as hot in the North East as other parts of the country, temperatures in the mid- to high-20s in Newcastle are still enough to make us feel unwell if we’re not careful. Even short spells of warm weather can affect your health, especially if … Continued
New Vaccine Offers Young People Extra Protection against Meningitis A new NHS vaccine will help protect young people against MenB, a serious infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis (blood poisoning). This vaccine is being offered to eligible young people before they start university or further education. Important: This vaccine programme will begin in July. It is being … Continued
Your Feedback: 92% of Patients Recommend JHP In April and May, 634 patients took the NHS Friends and Family Test and shared their thoughts on JHP. Overall, 92% of you rated us as a Good or Very Good. The full figures across the last two months are: Very Good (479), Good (104), Neither Good nor … Continued
⛓️💥 Breaking the chain of men’s poor health This week is Men’s Health Awareness Week. In this article we’ll talk about some key health issues affecting men. This includes prostate cancer, testicular cancer, heart disease, mental health, and healthy living. Please be aware this article will discuss suicide and the impact on families. But first, … Continued
