HPV Vaccine for all 12–13 Year Olds: Protecting Against Cancer
The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is offered in schools to boys and girls aged 12 to 13. It is a simple but very important step in protecting young people’s health.
Is Your Cervical Screening Overdue?
Is Your Cervical Screening Overdue? That’s the big question we’re asking this week. It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week, and GP practices across Gosforth and Jesmond are spreading the word about this important, life-saving test.
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you When it comes to your health, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If something doesn’t feel right in your body, it’s important to speak to your GP. Finding cancer early means it’s often easier to treat – and it could save your life. Know the … Continued
Myth Busting: Cervical Screening and HPV
Preventing cervical cancer is a priority for us. We hope by talking openly and often about it, we can save lives.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2025
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to talk about cervical cancer, its risks, and how to prevent it.
Patient & Practice Event: Understanding Cervical Screening
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
In Case You Missed It….
In Case You Missed It…. A recap of this Summer’s news stories and useful health updates. Summer Health Travelling abroad, hay fever, and keeping you and the kids safe this summer. In General Practice Bank Holiday arrangements, exploring the resources on our website and an update on the BMA campaign and collective action. Your Health … Continued
Cervical Screening Saves Lives
Cervical Screening Saves Lives Every year, more than 3,200 women in the UK hear the words ‘you have cervical cancer’. However, regular cervical screening could prevent 99.8% of those cases, saving more than 850 lives every year. This week is Cervical Screening Awareness week, and we’re marking it by launching a new project. There are … Continued
Help us end Cervical Cancer
Help us end Cervical Cancer Every day in the UK, 2 women lose their lives to cervical cancer and 9 more receive a life-changing diagnosis. But nearly every case of cervical cancer – 99.8%, in fact – could be prevented. Today marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and we are joining Jo’s Cervical … Continued
Supporting You After a Cancer Diagnosis
Supporting You After a Cancer Diagnosis It’s a sad fact that every year, 393,000 people in the UK are given the news that they have cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support says that 3 million people are living with cancer, with that number continuing to rise. While it is news nobody wants to hear, we want to … Continued