Hay Fever Help: Simple Ways to Feel Better The weather in Newcastle has been dry and warm lately. While that’s great for getting outside, it also means pollen levels are high. If you’ve been sneezing or have itchy eyes, hay fever could be the reason. What Is Hay Fever? Hay fever is an allergy to … Continued
May Bank Holiday Opening Hours at It’s almost time for another Bank Holiday. will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 26th May 2025. As ever, reorder prescriptions early to avoid running out over the long weekends, and make sure you know what to do if you need help when we’re closed. Order … Continued
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Thursday 8th May will be closed for essential staff training from 12 noon on Thursday 8th May. We will open again as normal on the morning of Friday 9th May. You can find all our future training dates and Bank Holiday closures on our Opening Times page. If … Continued
Opening Hours: Getting Ready for Easter at Easter is fast approaching! We want to share our opening arrangements and suggest some ways to have a happy, healthy Easter – no matter what your plans are. This year, Easter is a little later, with Good Friday falling on the 18th of April and Easter Monday on … Continued
Spring is in the Air – and so are Allergies! After a long winter, we’re finally seeing the first real signs of spring – longer days, more sunshine, and the first flowers blooming. It’s a welcome change for many. But for some, spring also brings sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and a constant battle with tissues. … Continued
Pharmacy First: Your local pharmacist can help with common illnesses. You don’t need an appointment or to see a doctor first.
Winter infections are spreading, and hospitals are under extreme pressure.
Getting Help Over Christmas and New Year The last thing any of us want at Christmas is to get ill. Here’s how to get medical help over the festive period, especially when GP practices are closed. Think Pharmacy First On top of everyday coughs, colds, aches and pains, local pharmacies can treat seven more common … Continued
In Case You Missed It…. A recap of this Summer’s news stories and useful health updates. Summer Health Travelling abroad, hay fever, and keeping you and the kids safe this summer. In General Practice Bank Holiday arrangements, exploring the resources on our website and an update on the BMA campaign and collective action. Your Health … Continued
August Bank Holiday: We will be closed on Monday, 26th August. will be closed for the August Bank Holiday on Monday, 26th. We will reopen as normal on the morning of Tuesday, 27th August. Here’s how to get prepared or if you need help over the long weekend. Reorder repeat prescriptions early If you have … Continued
