A note on NHS priorities, private insurance reports, and a reminder to be kind. All patients have the right to expect a high level of service, and we want that for you, too. We aim to be open about the challenges we face. We’ve shared articles about increased demand, reduced funding and more. Hopefully, you … Continued
Calling All Students: Check your vaccinations are up to date. We know viruses spread quickly and easily when large groups of people get together. When schools, colleges and universities start their new academic years, lots of people come together from different areas or countries. This makes it easier for viruses to spread, especially in higher … Continued
Calling new Dads and Male Carers This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
In Case You Missed It…. A recap of this Summer’s news stories and useful health updates. Summer Health Travelling abroad, hay fever, and keeping you and the kids safe this summer. In General Practice Bank Holiday arrangements, exploring the resources on our website and an update on the BMA campaign and collective action. Your Health … Continued
Flu Vaccinations in October; September for Pregnant Women This year’s NHS flu vaccination campaign will start a little later for most people. The NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the UK Health Security Agency have decided that routine flu vaccinations for most people will begin in October 2024. Because vaccine effectiveness decreases … Continued
Think Pharmacy First This Summer Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns this summer. Your local pharmacies offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP. Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess … Continued
Summer Health: BBQ Safely A garden barbecue is a staple of the British summer holidays and a great way to enjoy the weather with family or friends. Cooking and eating outside adds a few extra risks and hazards, and people with allergies or underlying health conditions can be at extra risk of food poisoning. Here … Continued
GPs Are on Your Side/Collective Action This news article was originally intended to share the BMA campaign called GPs Are on Your Side. You can read about that and watch the video in the lower half of this post. But with the news last week that GP Partners and Contractors had voted overwhelmingly in favour … Continued
Have you explored our website? Our website is designed to make it as easy as possible to find the information you need. From the links and buttons at the top of our homepage to our news articles and resource library, we want to put information in your hands. So, if you haven’t explored our website … Continued
