Could you have high blood pressure? Know Your Numbers! Around 5.5 million people in England have high blood pressure and don’t know it. Having high blood pressure puts you at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) – conditions that affect your heart, veins and blood. High blood pressure – sometimes called hypertension – increases your … Continued
Calling All Students: Check your vaccinations are up to date. We know viruses spread quickly and easily when large groups of people get together. When schools, colleges and universities start their new academic years, lots of people come together from different areas or countries. This makes it easier for viruses to spread, especially in higher … Continued
Meet & Move: Boosting Physical Health and Wellbeing for Over 65s Meet and Move began as a pilot project with just 5 members in one weekly group. Fast-forward nearly four years, and more than 240 patients have come through the programme. Seventy long-term members attend regular sessions in four locations. We even have a few … Continued
Calling new Dads and Male Carers This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
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