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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme this year is Community. The week is led by the Mental Health Foundation. It helps people learn how strong communities can improve our mental health. Why Community Matters Being part of a community … Continued

🌞 Sun Awareness Week 2025: Stay Safe in the Sun

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🌞 Sun Awareness Week 2025: Stay Safe in the Sun May has brought with it some inconsistent weather. From peaking at nearly 24° Celsius on the first day of the month, temperatures in Newcastle dropped as low as 3° over the Bank Holiday weekend. But, as the month progresses, we’re due more warmer, sunnier days. … Continued

Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond

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Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond Author Box James Errington Social Prescribing Team Lead I lead the Social Prescribing team who provide social, emotional, or practical to patients at GP practice in Gosforth and Jesmond. gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/SPLW Regular exercise is one of the best things we can do to stay healthy. The more … Continued

World Autism Acceptance Day: What It Means and How You Can Help

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World Autism Acceptance Day: What It Means and How You Can Help Today is World Autism Acceptance Day! It’s a time to celebrate autistic people and make sure they feel understood, supported, and included. What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how people see the world and interact with others. It’s called a … Continued

Are Your Medicines Stacking Up?

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Are Your Medicines Stacking Up? Every year, about £20 million worth of medicines go unused in the North East and North Cumbria. This includes items like inhalers, pain relief tablets, and creams. That’s a huge amount of money. It could fund 535 more nurses, 1,574 knee replacements or an extra 476,190 GP appointments every year. … Continued

Spring COVID Boosters – Book Online Now

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Spring COVID Boosters – Book Online Now Spring vaccinations giving extra protection against COVID-19 can be booked online from today. The first appointments are available from 1st April, but you can book online today, through the NHS App or by calling the National Booking Line on 119. Spring Boosters will be available until 17th June … Continued

Spring is in the Air – and so are Allergies!

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Spring is in the Air – and so are Allergies! After a long winter, we’re finally seeing the first real signs of spring – longer days, more sunshine, and the first flowers blooming. It’s a welcome change for many. But for some, spring also brings sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and a constant battle with tissues. … Continued