Details of Community Group Dates run by Mental Health Concern this Spring Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support groups, run by Mental Health Concern on behalf of our Primary Care Network. All groups are free to attend. Group Information Location Dates Time Arts and Crafts All abilities welcome, a … Continued
Merger Update: Application, what you told us and next steps We can confirm that on Friday 10th March, the official application to merge Jesmond Health Partnership and Avenue Medical Practice was submitted to NHS England. An important part of the application was for us to share with NHS England what you told us during the … Continued
Bowel cancer screening: Your next poo could save your life The NHS launched a new campaign encouraging people who are sent a bowel cancer screening kit to use and return it. The key message is that the test can find signs of cancer before you know anything is wrong. Early detection is vital to successful … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Every two hours, a woman in the UK dies from Ovarian Cancer. March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so we wanted to share some facts and figures about the disease and why spotting the symptoms early is so important. What you need to know You can read through or jump to … Continued
Reminder: Patient Drop-in events at Jesmond Library A reminder that all patients are invited to attend drop-in events at Jesmond Library to find out more about the proposed merger of Avenue Medical Practice and Jesmond Health Partnership. Drop-in Events Both events will be held at Jesmond Library. Saturday 25th February, 11.30 am to 3.00 pm … Continued
Do you know what to do when you are unwell? It’s not always easy to know what to do when we are unwell. We’ve put together a video guide and interactive decision tree to show that by answering some simple questions, you can get to the help you need quickly. Watch the video guide, try … Continued
Looking after the Mental Health of Older Teenagers and Young Adults Following on from Children’s Mental Health Week earlier this month, we wanted to share some resources and support for older teenagers and young adults to help look after their mental health. More Young People Need Help It will not come as a surprise to … Continued
Avenue Medical Practice to become part of JHP Note: This page was updated on 16th and 28th February and 1st March 2023 to include new frequently asked questions. This page was updated on 9th March to reflect the end of the official engagement process. To all patients of Avenue Medical Practice and Jesmond Health Partnership: … Continued
Let’s Connect: Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week Today marks the start of 2023’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Now in its 9th year, the annual event created by children’s charity Place2Be aims to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Place2be works with pupils, families, and school staff to provide mental health support. … Continued
Job Vacancy: Care Co-ordinator Role Care Co-ordinator Location GP Practices in Jesmond and Gosforth Working Pattern Full-time Contract Permanent Salary £23,949 – £26,282 a year Apply Via Indeed.com by 17th February 2023 Gosforth and Jesmond Health has an opening Care Co-ordinator to join our multi-disciplinary team providing NHS care to patients at GP practices in … Continued
