Myth Busting: Cervical Screening and HPV
Preventing cervical cancer is a priority for us. We hope by talking openly and often about it, we can save lives.
Meet & Move: Boosting Physical Health and Wellbeing for Over 75s
Meet & Move: Boosting Physical Health and Wellbeing for Over 75s Meet and Move began as a pilot project with just five members in one weekly group. Four years later, 240 patients have come through the programme. Seventy long-term members come to regular classes in four locations. There are even have a few members competing … Continued
Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma
Wheeze Clinic: Reducing Avoidable Deaths from Asthma This case study shows how bringing specialist care into GP practices can improve asthma management for kids and teens. The project was presented to practice staff at our September Away Day. Background In 2014, a National Bundle of Care was introduced to prevent asthma deaths. It followed a … Continued
Coming Soon: Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine
Get Your Autumn COVID-19 Vaccine As we move into autumn, the protection from earlier COVID-19 vaccines may wear off. To help those at higher risk, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine booster this autumn. Why You Should Get Vaccinated Vaccines lower the chances of getting very sick from COVID-19. Last autumn, people who … Continued
Think Pharmacy First This Summer
Think Pharmacy First This Summer Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns this summer. Your local pharmacies offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP. Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess … Continued
Could Homeshare help you or a loved one to stay independent and avoid loneliness at home?
Introducing Homeshare UK North East Homeshare UK North East is a charitable organisation that tackles isolation among older people and helps young people with safe, affordable accommodation. Homeshare recently presented their service at a local NHS training event, and we wanted to share it with you. Read on to find out more. Could Homeshare help … Continued
Removing the stigma around Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Removing the stigma around Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) April is Irritable Bowel Awareness Month. The aim this year is to remove the stigma around IBS, IBS can be a life-long condition which can affect people every day of their lives. Because many people don’t know how IBS impacts people, those with it can feel unsupported … Continued
Make No Smoking Day 2023 the day you quit for good
Make No Smoking Day 2023 the day you quit for good The message on No Smoking Day 20233 is this: today is the day to give up smoking for good. While quitting can feel stressful in the short term, research shows that once you’re past the withdrawal stage, your mental health also improves. Today is … Continued
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 2nd July
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 2nd July will be closed for essential staff training from 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd July. We will open again as normal on the morning of Thursday 3rd July. You can find all our future training dates and Bank Holiday closures on our Opening Times page. If … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Power of Community Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme this year is Community. The week is led by the Mental Health Foundation. It helps people learn how strong communities can improve our mental health. Why Community Matters Being part of a community … Continued