Please bear with us, the practice is extremely busy We are experiencing an extremely high number of requests from patients at the moment. Please bear with us, and be aware that it may take longer to get to less urgent queries as we must prioritise helping those who are most unwell. Other ways to get … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: January and February Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. Autumn Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh air and good … Continued
Patient Update: Industrial Action Many patients will be aware of the industrial action taking place in the NHS this month. Two days of strikes by nursing staff have taken place (15th December and 20th December) with Ambulance and Paramedic staff due to strike on 21st and 28th December. It is important to note that GP … Continued
Here to help this Christmas For many reasons, the festive period can be difficult for lots of people. Whether we are experiencing loneliness, or isolation, limited by our physical or mental health, a time of year that is supposed to bring joy can be tough. We wanted to offer some ideas, practical tips and support … Continued
Tips for Winter Wellness Getting ill over Christmas and New Year can turn an exciting time of the year into something of an anti-climax. Here are our top tips to stay well this festive season. Boost your immunity Viruses spread quicker in Winter, so it’s essential to boost your immunity. Millions of people are eligible … Continued
Festive Logistics: Getting Prepared for Christmas and New Year The festive season can be incredibly busy. In amongst balancing any combination of work, Christmas parties, school plays, term dates, visiting friends and family and getting all your shopping done, it can be difficult to tabs on which day is which. This year, both Christmas and … Continued
Media Coverage of GP Appointments Data In the last week or two, you may have seen national and regional news stories covering newly published data about GP Appointments. We wanted to give a response to this, including the new and experimental data itself, why single statistics don’t always tell the whole story, and what we … Continued
Recently, there has been coverage in the news about increased cases of scarlet fever and ‘strep A’. Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that mostly affects young children. Most cases are mild and can be easily treated with antibiotics. The Healthier Together website has produced some very useful information, including common symptoms with supporting images. … Continued
Job Vacancy: Paramedic Practitioner Gosforth and Jesmond Health are recruiting for a Paramedic Practitioner to join the Primary Care Network teams in Jesmond and Gosforth. Role Paramedic Practitioner Location 8 GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond Working Pattern Full-time Contract Permanent Salary £41,659 to £47,672 a year Apply Via NHS Jobs (reference A5457-22-5838) by 4th … Continued
LINK SAVVY: Resources to empower young people and support their mental health A challenge we can all face when needing help with our health is knowing what options are out there and how to access them. This is especially true of mental health, as the range of services, organisations and support available, whilst far-reaching and … Continued
