Are Your Medicines Stacking Up? Every year, about £20 million worth of medicines go unused in the North East and North Cumbria. This includes items like inhalers, pain relief tablets, and creams. That’s a huge amount of money. It could fund 535 more nurses, 1,574 knee replacements or an extra 476,190 GP appointments every year. … Continued
Spring COVID Boosters – Book Online Now Spring vaccinations giving extra protection against COVID-19 can be booked online from today. The first appointments are available from 1st April, but you can book online today, through the NHS App or by calling the National Booking Line on 119. Spring Boosters will be available until 17th June … Continued
Spring is in the Air – and so are Allergies! After a long winter, we’re finally seeing the first real signs of spring – longer days, more sunshine, and the first flowers blooming. It’s a welcome change for many. But for some, spring also brings sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and a constant battle with tissues. … Continued
Author Box James Errington Social Prescribing Team Lead I lead the Social Prescribing team who provide social, emotional, or practical to patients at GP practice in Gosforth and Jesmond. gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/SPLW How Social Prescribing is Helping People in Gosforth and Jesmond Today is Social Prescribing Day – a great time to talk about how we help … Continued
Author Box Hannah Parks Health & Wellbeing Coach I’m here to encourage patients to lead a healthy lifestyle, covering topics such as weight management, Type 2 Diabetes management, overall wellbeing and physical activity. Rachel McIntyre Health & Wellbeing Coach The main goal of my job is to support patients to take an active role in … Continued
Take Back Your Life this No Smoking Day No Smoking Day is on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. It’s a great time to stop smoking, start feeling better and take back your life. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting can improve your health. Health Benefits of Quitting The benefits of quitting start fast. After 20 … Continued
Have You Met Our Primary Care Network Team? You might not realise it, but is part of a bigger team. We’re talking about Primary Care Networks (PCNs). These have been part of the NHS since 2019, but not everyone has come across them. Simply put, PCNs help GP practices work together. This means patients can … Continued
Breast Screening – Save the Date, It Could Save Your Life Taking off your bra at the end of the day feels great – and so does getting your breast screening sorted. It’s quick, free, and could save your life. In this new NHS video, ten women each share their personal perspectives on the importance … Continued
Protect Yourself from RSV – Book Your Vaccine Today! The NHS is urging more than 1.3 million people to get a potentially life-saving RSV vaccine. RSV is a common respiratory illness, but for some people, it can be extremely serious and even life-threatening. Are you eligible? You can get the RSV vaccine if you are: … Continued
Take Care of Your Heart: It’s the Only One You Have! February is Heart Month, a time to focus on keeping our hearts healthy. Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the UK, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented. Small changes in daily life can make a … Continued
