Let’s Talk About Alcohol
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, run by Alcohol Change UK, and we thought it was a great time to chat about something that affects lots of us – alcohol.
Changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule – What to Expect from July 2025
From 1st July 2025, the NHS is changing the childhood immunisation schedule. These changes are designed to protect children earlier and make appointments easier for families.
Delays to Medical Reports
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
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 2nd July
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 2nd July will be closed for essential staff training from 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd July. We will open again as normal on the morning of Thursday 3rd July. You can find all our future training dates and Bank Holiday closures on our Opening Times page. If … Continued
Summer Health: Are you Holiday-ready?
Summer Health: Are you Holiday-ready? Going away this summer? Whether it’s a trip abroad or a holiday in the UK, it’s important to plan ahead. This guide will help you get ready. It includes advice about vaccines, medicines, travel risks, and what to do if you feel unwell. ✈️ Get the Right Travel Advice Look … Continued
Important Update: Weight Loss Injections (Mounjaro® / Tirzepatide) on the NHS
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro will be available on the NHS in the first, limited phase to eligible patients. Please do not contact your GP practice at the moment.
Learning Disability Week 2025: Do You See Me?
Learning Disability Week 16–22 June 2025: Do You See Me? This week is Learning Disability Week. The theme is “Do You See Me?” It’s about helping people feel seen, heard, and valued. Why this week matters People with learning disabilities often feel left out. They can find it hard to get the care and support they need. … Continued
We’re talking Cervical Screening
We’re talking Cervical Screening All this week, we’re talking cervical screening. Our post on Monday was about the importance of staying up to date with your screening – you can read it here if you missed it. But we’re not done talking about it – because cervical screening can help save lives, and too many … Continued
90% of Patients rate JHP as Good or Very Good
90% of Patients rate JHP as Good or Very Good Our latest patient feedback is in, and 90% of you rated our service as Good or Very Good. Seven hundred and seventy-two responses in April and May gave us that rating, out of a total of 859. Here’s what you told us: The Friends and … Continued
Is Your Cervical Screening Overdue?
Is Your Cervical Screening Overdue? That’s the big question we’re asking this week. It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week, and GP practices across Gosforth and Jesmond are spreading the word about this important, life-saving test.