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
Is it time to Make a Change? Relationships can be challenging and can make us feel vulnerable. Our emotions toward partners or ex-partners might feel stronger than they do with other people. We can get frustrated, feel jealous, and worry when things aren’t working as we want them to. You might find yourself behaving in … Continued
Summer Health: Hay Fever Has your hay fever been worse than usual this year? Or maybe you noticed that sneezing started that bit early? More than one in four people suffer from hay fever, three times the number 30 years ago. Four in five people with asthma suffer from hay fever, and it can be … Continued
Vaccinations in Pregnancy: Whooping Cough Throughout our lives, the NHS offers safe and effective vaccines to protect us against infectious diseases. That protection starts before birth, with the pertussis, or whooping cough vaccine, offered during pregnancy. Cases of whooping cough have increased significantly in the UK this year. We want to encourage expectant mothers to … Continued
Patient Choice: What is most important to you? If your GP refers you to a specialist, you usually have the right to choose which hospital you go to. You can choose a hospital in your area – or one further away if you prefer. You might be able to choose an independent hospital if it … Continued