Clarifying Shingles Vaccination Eligibility You may have seen some coverage on Good Morning Britain today about the shingles vaccine. We wanted to clarify the eligibility criteria, as it seemed to be causing some confusion in responses online. From 1st September 2023, the eligibility has been extended, but this is a phased rollout meaning the eligibility … Continued
A Day in the Life More than 900 people work in GP practices across the city, looking after 300,000 of us. This summer, Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) and filmmaker Danielle Giddins of Glow Create followed six staff members to see what a typical day was like for them. From east to west across the city, … Continued
Our First Learning Disability Patient and Carer Event During the summer, we held our first network-wide Learning Disability Patient and Career event. One of our goals as a group of 7 GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond is to reduce health inequalities and help make sure that all patients can easily and comfortably get the … Continued
Practice Policies: Update on Shared Care Agreements From 1st October 2023, will no longer accept new Shared Care agreements. We have made this difficult decision jointly with our neighbouring practices in and Primary Care Networks. We would like to explain to patients why we have had to make this decision. What are Shared Care Agreements? … Continued
Diabetic Eye Screening Drop-In Event, Saturday 7th October The North of Tyne and Gateshead Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is hosting a mass screening event called ‘Screening Super Saturday’ on 7th October. Any diabetic patients aged 12 or older who haven’t had an eye screening in the last year are invited to attend the event at … Continued
When you stop smoking, good things start to happen Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it first launched. Over 5 million adults in England still smoke, and it remains the most significant behavioural cause of preventable illness … Continued
World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day: Never too early, never too late Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Since 1994, 21st September has been a day to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease. This year, the theme is ‘never too early, never too late’ and how preventative steps, early diagnosis, treatment and support can improve … Continued
The Life-saving Flu vaccine: Who needs it and how to get it Every year, the NHS protects millions of people against flu – a highly contagious illness that, while mild for many, can be potentially life-threatening for others. In the third in our vaccine series, we’ll touch on the history of the flu vaccine, why … Continued
Starting University or College? Check your vaccinations are up to date. In the second of our vaccines series, we’ll focus on why catching up on missed vaccinations is essential. The first part covers vaccine history, success and scepticism, and the UK vaccine schedule. The three vaccines discussed in this article are all acronyms – HPV, … Continued
Your Views Wanted: NGPS Community Health Bus Later this year, Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) will be launching a Community Health Bus to visit communities all over Newcastle. The aim is to make healthcare, information and services more accessible to everyone. NGPS is asking for your views on what services you think the bus should offer. … Continued
