A message from Dr Foo After 29 years as a Partner at the Grove Medical Group, it is with mixed feelings that I am announcing my retirement next month. I have seen so many changes over the years: moving onto computer systems, changes to the premises and even greater changes to how General Practice is … Continued
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
Monday 29th August is the Late Summer Bank Holiday so will be closed. We will reopen as normal on the morning of Tuesday 30th August. Here’s what to do to get prepared or if you need help over the long weekend. Reorder repeat prescriptions early If you have regularly prescribed medication that needs to be … Continued
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
As we get older, we might expect to go to the doctor more often or need other medical help to keep us well. It’s a natural part of the ageing process, but that’s not to say there aren’t ways to soften and slow the impact of getting older and help people to age well. A … Continued
Community Peer Support: Practical and Emotional Help for people experiencing mental illnesses As part of Jesmond Lower Gosforth PCN’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of patients at the 4 GP practices in our area, we are pleased to introduce Community Peer Support. What is Community Peer Support? It is a new, free service … Continued
Frequently Asked Questions about Primary Care Networks Here are some straightforward answers to some of the most common questions about Primary Care Networks. What does PCN stand for? A PCN is a Primary Care Network. Why do I need to know about PCNs? There are two main reasons to tell patients about our network: Firstly, … Continued
Primary Care Networks 3 years in: Growing and adapting to patients’ needs July marked three years since Primary Care Networks were introduced into the NHS. In that time, our network Jesmond Lower Gosforth has gone from strength to strength, growing and adapting to suit the changing needs of our patient population. Before we introduce you … Continued
Primary Care Networks 3 years in: Growing and adapting to patients’ needs July marked three years since Primary Care Networks were introduced into the NHS. In that time, our network North Gosforth has gone from strength to strength, growing and adapting to suit the changing needs of our patient population. Before we introduce you to … Continued
Prescriptions in the NHS App The NHS App gives people who take regularly prescribed medication a quick, easy, and convenient way to request their next batch of medicine. You can send your request any time of the day or night – no waiting for the practice to be open, no phone calls and no need … Continued
