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Reset Your Relationship with Alcohol This Dry January

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Reset Your Relationship with Alcohol This Dry January The start of a new year is the perfect time to make positive changes. Dry January is a great way to take a break from alcohol and focus on your health. Cutting back on alcohol has many benefits for your body and mind. With the proper support, … Continued

Season’s Greetings

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Cervical Screening

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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