Season’s Greetings from As we approach the festive season, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you are able to relax and enjoy this special time of you with family and friends. It’s traditionally a time of year to treat ourselves, but it’s important our bodies still … Continued
askmyGP During Very Busy Periods The Christmas and New Year period is always one of the busiest times of year for the NHS. In general practice, seasonal pressures increase the number of people who need help. Respiratory illnesses like colds, flu and COVID increase in colder months. Germs pass more easily, and it’s harder for … Continued
Getting Help Over Christmas and New Year The last thing any of us want at Christmas is to get ill. Here’s how to get medical help over the festive period, especially when GP practices are closed. Think Pharmacy First On top of everyday coughs, colds, aches and pains, local pharmacies can treat seven more common … Continued
Your Latest Feedback Patient Feedback from November A bumper batch of patient feedback from November. More than 300 patients who took the NHS Friends and Family Test said they would recommend us. Two-hundred and forty-eight said they would be extremely likely to recommend us, with a further 59 likely. This brings our average recommendation rate … Continued
A Helping Hand this Christmas The festive season isn’t always joyful for everyone – it can be a challenging time for many. Whether you’re feeling lonely, isolated, or dealing with physical or mental health struggles, Christmas can sometimes feel more difficult than merry. That’s why we’re here to share some helpful ideas, practical tips, and … Continued
Patient & Practice Event: Understanding and Improving Cervical Screening Last month, patients and staff from GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond came together to talk about an important women’s health topic: cervical screening. Cervical cancer is highly preventable – 99.8% of cases can be stopped. Yet, every year, more than 3,200 women in the UK … Continued
Order Prescriptions Early: Christmas and New Year Opening Times At busy times like Christmas and New Year, planning ahead is vital. We can’t help wrap the presents or stuff the turkey, but we can help keep you healthy this Christmas. Our most important message is to order prescriptions early. Our Opening Times All the Bank … Continued
Let’s be Healthier Together this Winter Healthier Together is a trusted NHS resource for parents and carers. The App and website give clear and reliable advice to help keep children and young people well this winter. Healthier Together uses a simple’ traffic light’ system. This system is based on common symptoms of childhood illnesses. It … Continued
Grief Awareness Week: Finding Support and Hope Grief Awareness Week runs from December 2nd to December 8th. Led by The Good Grief Trust, the week raises awareness of grief and loss. It aims to help people find support when they need it most. This year’s theme, Shine a Light on Grief, focuses on breaking the … Continued
Change NHS: Help Build a Health Service Fit For the Future The NHS is creating a new 10-year Health Plan so it can meet everyone’s needs in the future. The plan will focus on improving care and supporting patients and staff better. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences to help shape … Continued
