Clinical Pharmacists: Reducing Patients Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke The NHS is recognised worldwide for providing a high standard of healthcare to patients in the UK. It is constantly evolving to ensure this high standard is upheld. As a result, roles of healthcare professionals are also developing and expanding. One of these roles includes … Continued
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
Flu Vaccinations in October; September for Pregnant Women This year’s NHS flu vaccination campaign will start a little later for most people. The NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the UK Health Security Agency have decided that routine flu vaccinations for most people will begin in October 2024. Because vaccine effectiveness decreases … Continued
Think Pharmacy First This Summer Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns this summer. Your local pharmacies offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP. Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess … Continued
Summer Health: BBQ Safely A garden barbecue is a staple of the British summer holidays and a great way to enjoy the weather with family or friends. Cooking and eating outside adds a few extra risks and hazards, and people with allergies or underlying health conditions can be at extra risk of food poisoning. Here … Continued
GPs Are on Your Side/Collective Action This news article was originally intended to share the BMA campaign called GPs Are on Your Side. You can read about that and watch the video in the lower half of this post. But with the news last week that GP Partners and Contractors had voted overwhelmingly in favour … Continued
Have you explored our website? Our website is designed to make it as easy as possible to find the information you need. From the links and buttons at the top of our homepage to our news articles and resource library, we want to put information in your hands. So, if you haven’t explored our website … Continued
The Summer Holidays are a great time for kids to get outside and enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather.
However, outdoor activities can bring some hazards and risks that we need to be aware of to keep kids and ourselves safe.
Newcastle Autism Hubs this Autumn The North East Autism Society is hosting a series of workshops across the city this Autumn. The sessions are for parents or carers of children living in Newcastle who have been diagnosed with autism or are in the process of being assessed. These are the available dates: Nunsmore CentreStudley TerraceNE4 … Continued
Summer Health: Sun Safety The summer months are a great time to spend time outside and enjoy the (hopefully) warm and sunny weather. But it’s important to remember that exposure to heat and sun can affect our health, and risks of sunburn, dehydration and heat stroke are very real. Here’s what you need to know … Continued