Prostate Cancer: Risks, Symptoms, and When to See Your GP March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It is a good time to learn about your risk and what you can do. Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men in the UK. Many people live long lives after treatment, especially when it is … Continued
Oesophageal Cancer – Don’t Ignore Ongoing Swallowing or Heartburn Problems Most of us have had heartburn, indigestion, or trouble swallowing at some point. Often, these symptoms settle on their own. But when they don’t go away, or start to feel different, they need checking. February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance … Continued
Catch It Early: Why Spotting Cancer Sooner Makes a Big Difference The NHS isn’t just here to treat you when you are unwell. A major priority is to help you stay well and avoid serious illness wherever possible. Early detection of cancer is a key part of this. When cancer is found early, treatment is often easier, … Continued
From 1st July 2025, the NHS is changing the childhood immunisation schedule. These changes are designed to protect children earlier and make appointments easier for families.
🌞 Sun Awareness Week 2025: Stay Safe in the Sun May has brought with it some inconsistent weather. From peaking at nearly 24° Celsius on the first day of the month, temperatures in Newcastle dropped as low as 3° over the Bank Holiday weekend. But, as the month progresses, we’re due more warmer, sunnier days. … Continued
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the UK, with nearly 42,000 diagnoses every year. It leads to over 16,500 deaths annually, making bowel cancer the second deadliest cancer. But, when detected in its earliest stages, nearly everyone survives the disease. Plus, more than half … Continued
Know your Risk: Diabetes Prevention Week Diabetes is at an all-time high in the UK. Last year, the number of people living with diabetes topped 5 million. That’s according to Diabetes UK, who say there are 4.3 million people with diabetes and another 850,000 undiagnosed. Another 2.4 million are at risk of developing diabetes. For … Continued
NHS Screening: How much does it help? Last week we shared a news story on our website about how the NHS screening programme works. It talked through the different things the NHS will screen for, when you might be invited and how the screening for each condition works. You can read that story on our … Continued
NHS Screening: What, Why and When The NHS isn’t just there to treat you when you are ill. It’s also there to prevent illness and keep you healthy. One way this happens is through the NHS screening programme. You can read through below or use the buttons to jump to the different sections. What is … Continued
Taking time to reach out to someone in your community – A family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – Could change the course of another’s life. Saturday 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is creating hope through action – reminding us that our actions, no matter how big or … Continued
