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How Social Prescribing helps people at risk of frailty 

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How Social Prescribing helps people at risk of frailty One of the stated aims of Primary Care Networks, when the NHS introduced them in 2019, was a focus on preventative health care. By intervening before someone becomes unwell or their health problems increase, we can keep our population healthier for longer.   This proactive approach benefits … Continued

Job Vacancy: Integrated Care Clinical Pharmacist / Lead Clinical Pharmacist

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Role Integrated Care Clinical Pharmacist / Lead Clinical Pharmacist Location GP Practices in Jesmond Lower Gosforth and North Gosforth Working Pattern Full-time Contract Permanent Salary Band 7 Salary £40,057 – £45,839Band 8a Salary £47,126 – £53,219 Apply Via NHS Jobs (reference 317-2022-08-070) by Monday 28th March We have a vacancy for an Integrates Care Clinical … Continued

What is NHS Screening, and how does it work?

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What is NHS Screening, and how does it work? The NHS’s screening programme is a way to determine if people have an increased chance of specific health problems. The earlier these signs are detected, the sooner the NHS can offer management and treatment   Who is screening for? It is important to note that screening … Continued

Closed for training this afternoon

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We will be  closed for training from 12pm today – Thursday 10th March. We will reopen at 8am on the morning of Friday 11th March as usual. All our scheduled opening and closing times can be found here along with how to get medical help while we are closed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Primary Care Networks

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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 … Continued

What are Primary Care Networks?

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You might have heard about Primary Care Networks – or PCNs – but what exactly are they, and what do they do for patients? 2019 Changes in the NHS 2019 saw two significant changes in the health service with the launch of the NHS long-term plan and the publishing of the revised GP contract.  The NHS designed the … Continued

Do you know what to do when you are unwell?

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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 you feel even worse. We have designed a decision chart … Continued