Think Pharmacy First Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns. Now, community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care. Highly trained pharmacists … Continued
World Autism Acceptance Week This week is World Autism Acceptance Week. It’s been happening every year since 2007, starting as Autism Awareness Week. The main goal is to make sure more people grasp what autism is all about and understand what it’s like for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. We’re supporting … Continued
Try the NHS App Patients at can use the NHS App to access a range of NHS services on their smartphone or tablet. It doesn’t replace existing services, and you can still contact us in the usual ways. But, once you have verified your identity in the app, you will have easy, 24/7 access to … Continued
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day Today is Social Prescribing Day. Since 2019, the day has been set aside to celebrate Social Prescribing Link Workers and local and national organisations that work to support our overall health and well-being. It is also a chance to highlight and introduce social prescribing to people who may not be familiar … Continued
It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking Today is the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day. It’s a time for us to unite and offer encouragement and support to those on their quitting journey. When the first No Smoking Day was held in 1984, around 1 in 3 adults smoked. That number has been falling … Continued
How General Practice Works We know that patients are constantly hearing the NHS is under pressure, whether it is news stories about waiting lists, patient satisfaction, or what you are told when accessing services. We also know how frustrating that can be when all you are trying to do is get help with your health. … Continued
We are an Armed Forces veteran-friendly accredited GP practice We are happy to say that is now an Armed Forces veteran-friendly accredited GP practice. Along with our neighbouring practices in Gosforth and Jesmond, we have signed up to display our commitment to providing the best possible health care to those who have served in the … Continued
Tap the App: The NHS at your Fingertips The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes. Your Health … Continued
Our PCN team helped patients over 20,000 times last year In 2023, our specialist Primary Care Network teams completed over 20,000 appointments, tasks, and contacts with patients in Gosforth and Jesmond. Primary Care Networks are groups of GP practices working together using additional funding to provide extra services to meet patients’ needs. Our two PCNs … Continued
Quick help for more conditions at your local pharmacy Your local pharmacist can now help you and your family with even more common illnesses and ailments. Launched last week, the new scheme, Pharmacy First Advanced, means you can get help directly from a community pharmacy for seven more conditions. Scroll down for full details, or … Continued