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Keeping You Healthy With Regular NHS Check-Ups

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Did you know the NHS offers regular ‘check-ups’ to help keep you healthy – not just to treat you when you’re unwell? From NHS Health Checks for adults aged 40–74, to annual reviews for long-term conditions, medication reviews, and special health checks for people with learning disabilities, these routine appointments are designed to spot problems early and keep you well. Find out which check-ups you might be invited to, why they matter, and how you’ll be contacted.

🌞 Summer Support for Children and Families in Newcastle

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Summer Support for Children and Families in Newcastle
The school holidays are here – and we know it can be a busy time for families.

Whether you’re looking for fun activities, help with meals, or ways to keep your child healthy and happy, there’s lots of support available in Gosforth, Jesmond and across Newcastle.

Let’s be Healthier Together this Winter

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Let’s be Healthier Together this Winter Healthier Together is a trusted NHS resource for parents and carers. The App and website give clear and reliable advice to help keep children and young people well this winter. Healthier Together uses a simple’ traffic light’ system. This system is based on common symptoms of childhood illnesses. It … Continued

Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma

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Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma This case study shows how bringing specialist care into GP practices can improve asthma management for kids and teens. The project was presented to practice staff at our September Away Day. Background In 2014, a National Bundle of Care was introduced to prevent asthma deaths. It followed a … Continued

Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma

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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

Calling new Dads and Male Carers

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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

Newcastle Autism Hubs this Autumn

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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