Dry January: how a break from alcohol benefits body and mind Since 2013, thousands of people have attempted a month free of alcohol in what became known as Dry January. Timed to coincide with the New Year’s Resolutions and the excesses of the festive season, Dry January challenges people to go 31 days alcohol-free, feel … Continued
Here to help this Christmas For many reasons, the festive period can be difficult for lots of people. Whether we are experiencing loneliness, or isolation, limited by our physical or mental health, a time of year that is supposed to bring joy can be tough. We wanted to offer some ideas, practical tips and support … Continued
Looking After Yourself and Others This Winter At this time of year, as the Christmas decorations go up, many of us also come down with the all-too-familiar Christmas Cold. Getting ill at any time is never fun, but being under the weather during the festive season can make what is often the best time of … Continued
Bereavement: Practical and emotional support at your time of loss Losing a loved one is never easy. Grieving the loss of a relative, friend or someone close to you is difficult enough on its own without the added stress of handling the logistics. Grief is both normal and highly personal, and there is no wrong … Continued
New Specialist Clinic for Children with Wheezes We have recently started a new clinic for children and young people with wheezes. Our network Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner, Catherine Leonard, will have regular Tuesday morning appointments for patients at and the other 6 GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond. Catherine is part of our Same Day … Continued
The Healthier Together App: Support, Advice and Reassurance for Parents The Healthier Together App gives parents and guardians help, advice and reassurance when worried about their child. The app and website have been developed specifically for the North East, and provide clear, reliable advice from trusted NHS sources. How it works Here’s how it works … Continued
Supporting You After a Cancer Diagnosis It’s a sad fact that every year, 393,000 people in the UK are given the news that they have cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support says that 3 million people are living with cancer, with that number continuing to rise. While it is news nobody wants to hear, we want to … Continued
In Case You Missed It… A round-up of the news and essential updates we have shared with patients so far this Autumn. Click or tap any of the images below to get the whole story. Your Health Resources and Policy Updates NHS App Support, Help and Others
How to register and get full use of NHS App services The NHS App puts you in control, with access to a range of NHS services at your fingertips. Here’s how to get started. Ideas and guides on how to use the app and what benefits it can bring are further down the page. Installing … Continued
Prescribing Warmth This Winter With the clocks having changed and the weather cold and wet, many of us will already have decided to put our heating back on. Keeping our homes warm and feeling cosy and comfortable also helps keep us healthy as the temperatures outside drop. If you have asthma or another chronic condition … Continued
