What happens when Practices close for training? Have you ever wondered what happens GP practices close for training? Every month or so, surgeries close for an afternoon. Often, this is a chance for the teams to pause, take a breath, and make sure everyone is up to date with what’s happening in their practice. This … Continued
Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
Changing the Narrative: World Suicide Prevention Day Every year on 10th September, World Suicide Prevention Day shares the message that suicide is preventable. This year’s theme is “Changing the Narrative.” Opening up and changing how we talk about suicide can save lives. Suicide is a global health issue. Some of the statistics are startling. More … Continued
Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma This case study focuses on bringing secondary expertise into primary care in the management of asthma, particularly for children and young people. Background In 2014, a National Bundle of Care was produced to prevent avoidable exacerbations and deaths from asthma. The recommendation was made following the National Review … Continued
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