As we get older, we might expect to go to the doctor more often or need other medical help to keep us well. It’s a natural part of the ageing process, but that’s not to say there aren’t ways to soften and slow the impact of getting older and help people to age well. A … Continued
Community Peer Support: Practical and Emotional Help for people experiencing mental illnesses As part of Jesmond Lower Gosforth PCN’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of patients at the 4 GP practices in our area, we are pleased to introduce Community Peer Support. What is Community Peer Support? It is a new, free service … Continued
Frequently Asked Questions about Primary Care Networks Here are some straightforward answers to some of the most common questions about Primary Care Networks. What does PCN stand for? A PCN is a Primary Care Network. Why do I need to know about PCNs? There are two main reasons to tell patients about our network: Firstly, … Continued
Primary Care Networks 3 years in: Growing and adapting to patients’ needs July marked three years since Primary Care Networks were introduced into the NHS. In that time, our network Jesmond Lower Gosforth has gone from strength to strength, growing and adapting to suit the changing needs of our patient population. Before we introduce you … Continued
Prescriptions in the NHS App The NHS App gives people who take regularly prescribed medication a quick, easy, and convenient way to request their next batch of medicine. You can send your request any time of the day or night – no waiting for the practice to be open, no phone calls and no need … Continued
Meet the NHS App The NHS App is a secure and straightforward way to access a range of NHS services from your smartphone. It’s free to download and use and available on Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Download for Apple devices Download for Android devices To use the App, you need to … Continued
Do you know what to do when you are unwell? Knowing what to do when you are unwell gets you the help you need as quickly as possible. But it’s not always easy to know the right thing to do or what to do at certain times. It can add extra stress and worry, making … Continued
As part of North Gosforth Primary Care Network, patients have access to new and specialist services.
2 x Career Start Practice Nurse Vacancies in Gosforth and Jesmond Role Career Start Practice Nurse Location GP Practices in Jesmond and Gosforth Working Pattern Full-time Contract 30 months Salary Band 5 Salary £25,655 to £31,534 Apply Via NHS Jobs (reference D9134-ICB-01) by 5th August We have two exciting career development opportunities for ambitious First … Continued
There are several NHS services you can refer yourself to without needing to see a GP first.
