Updated Practice Statement: Medical Records would like to issue an update on proposed changes to access to medical records as there have been developments since our initial statement early last week. The proposal was that all patients would have complete prospective access to their medical records from 1st November. As we said last week, significant … Continued
Movember: Changing the face of Men’s health Since 2003, ‘Movember’ has encouraged people to grow moustaches throughout November to raise funds and awareness about different aspects of Men’s Health. A registered charity, Movember has funded more than 1,250 projects worldwide, designed to transform how health services reach and support men. The main aim is to … Continued
Statement: Medical Records You may be aware that NHS England has determined that from 1st November 2022 all patients will have complete prospective access to their medical records, with surgeries being required to enable this en masse. This instruction also includes automatically provisioning prospective access for patients who turn 16 years of age. Whilst we … Continued
Small changes can make a big difference to a healthy heart October has been National Cholesterol Month. It’s all about raising awareness and importance of maintaining a healthy cholesterol level. Small changes can make a big difference to your cholesterol levels and heart health through your habit, diet and exercise. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a … Continued
Viruses spread more quickly in winter: Get Boosted Vaccinations are your best protection against covid-19 and flu, which spread more quickly in winter, and can both cause serious illness. Protection provided by covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, so if you are over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant, boost your immunity this winter. Because … Continued
New Vacancy: Clinical Social Prescribing Link Worker Role Clinical Social Prescribing Link Worker Location GP Practices in Jesmond and Gosforth Working Pattern Full-time Contract Permanent Salary Band 5 Salary £27,055 to £32,934 a year Apply Via NHS Jobs (reference A2301-22-3676) by 31st October We have a new vacancy for a Clinical Social Prescribing Link Worker … Continued
Your Views: What do you think of our website? We launched our new website earlier this year after a joint project between GP practices across Newcastle and Gateshead. The project was funded by the NHS Digital First Primary Care programme, which works on improving patients’ access to advice, support and treatment through digital technology. Part … Continued
Stoptober: How to keep going with your quit attempt At the start of October, thousands of people joined in with Stoptober – an attempt to go smoke-free for 28 days. If you are one of the people taking part in Stoptober, we wanted to offer some encouragement and tips on how to keep going. Why … Continued
How PCNs work with GP practices to benefit patients When the NHS introduced Primary Care Networks in 2019, part of their aim was to keep our GP practices at the heart of primary care. The PCN system has provided flexibility for practices to shape the care and services they offer to meet their patients’ specific, … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: Autumn 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. Autumn Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh air and good company. Kingston … Continued
