Self-referral: Get straight to the support you need When you need help with your health, it is important that you get support from the right service. Did you know that some services let you refer yourself? This means you can contact them directly. You do not always need to see a GP first. Self-referral services … Continued
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 – What does alcohol mean to you? Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 6th to 12th July 2026. This year’s theme is “Alcohol and me”. Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about our relationship with alcohol. It can become part of everyday life, whether that is meeting friends, celebrating, relaxing after work, … Continued
Are You Getting the Most from the NHS App? More patients are now using the NHS App to manage their healthcare. For many, it starts with something simple – ordering repeat prescriptions without needing to phone the practice or visit in person. But that is just the start. Once you are set up, the NHS … Continued
Keeping safe as the temperature rises 🥵 While it’s not quite as hot in the North East as other parts of the country, temperatures in the mid- to high-20s in Newcastle are still enough to make us feel unwell if we’re not careful. Even short spells of warm weather can affect your health, especially if … Continued
New Vaccine Offers Young People Extra Protection against Meningitis A new NHS vaccine will help protect young people against MenB, a serious infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis (blood poisoning). This vaccine is being offered to eligible young people before they start university or further education. Important: This vaccine programme will begin in July. It is being … Continued
⛓️💥 Breaking the chain of men’s poor health This week is Men’s Health Awareness Week. In this article we’ll talk about some key health issues affecting men. This includes prostate cancer, testicular cancer, heart disease, mental health, and healthy living. Please be aware this article will discuss suicide and the impact on families. But first, … Continued
Easy with the NHS App This week we’re going to be talking a lot about the NHS App If you visit us, you’ll see new displays promoting the app and our new online hub designed to help you get started, or make full use of the app. Just follow the link or scan the QR … Continued
If you’re feeling low, anxious, or stressed, help is available by text Everyone has times when life feels a bit too much. It might be stress building up at work or college, worries that will not switch off, problems at home, or just a low mood that feels hard to shake. Sometimes, even small things … Continued
Hay Fever Help: Simple Ways to Feel Better If you have been sneezing more than usual lately, you are not alone. Pollen levels that cause hay fever tend to really pick up at this time of year in the North East. It can be frustrating: the sun has just properly started to shine, and your … Continued
Enjoy the Sun Safely This Summer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Cases have more than doubled since the 1990s. Around 19,000 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the UK – about 53 every day. The good news is that up to 86% of cases could be … Continued
