All about NHS Health Checks
NHS Health Checks are a free, regular check-up of your overall health. Think of it as an MOT for your body.
World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September: Take Time To Reach Out
Taking time to reach out to someone in your community – A family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – Could change the course of another’s life. Saturday 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is creating hope through action – reminding us that our actions, no matter how big or … Continued
Counselling and talking therapy
Counselling and talking therapy Many people will face challenges throughout their lives. Some of these can be very hard to overcome alone or seem impossible. Counselling can help explore a problem and better understand how it impacts the self. Many people often store up negative emotions, affecting relationships with others and causing anger or resentment. … Continued
Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes?
Do you know your risk of developing Diabetes? More people than ever are living with diabetes. Nearly 5 million people in the UK have some form of diabetes, including around 850,000 who are yet to be diagnosed. In 2006, the total number of people diagnosed with diabetes was 2.1 million, meaning new cases have more … Continued
Digital Access: Getting the help you need from wherever you are
Digital Access: Getting the help you need from wherever you are More and more of our lives are being lived online. Even before the pandemic introduced us to Zoom calls and video chats, the number of people using the internet for everyday tasks surged. By February of 2020, 96% of all households in this country … Continued
InformationNOW – information for people in Newcastle upon Tyne
InformationNOW InformationNOW is the website for people in Newcastle. You can search the site using the widget below to find information, organisations and events. Helping you to be informed, make choices and plan ahead. It covers a huge range of topics such as health, care, benefits, food banks, money, lifestyle and leisure. Visit www.InformationNOW.org.uk or use the … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: August and September Dates
Community Peer Support Groups: August and September Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. August and September Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden Project No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh … Continued
Hay fever: How to ease your symptoms or get help
Hay fever: How to ease your symptoms or get help For most of us, the longer, lighter evenings and warmer weather usually are welcome changes as Spring turns into Summer. But for up to 1 in 4 of us, it brings the added complication of dealing with hay fever. While there is no cure for … Continued
Extra healthcare appointments in Newcastle – tell us your views
Primary Care Networks in Newcastle will be working together to provide extra appointments outside usual GP practice opening hours; 7 am-8 am and 6.30 pm-8 pm Mondays to Fridays and 9 am-5 pm on Saturdays. These appointments could be to see a GP, Practice Nurse, or a range of health care professionals. We would like … Continued
Community Peer Support: Practical and Emotional Help for people experiencing mental illnesses
Community Peer Support: Practical and Emotional Help for people experiencing mental illnesses As part of North Gosforth PCN’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of patients at the 5 GP practices in our area, we are pleased to introduce Community Peer Support. What is Community Peer Support? It is a new, free service available … Continued