Make 2025 the Year You Quit Smoking A new year is a fresh start. If you smoke, it’s the perfect time to quit. Smoking harms your health and costs a lot of money. Every year, it causes 80,000 deaths in the UK. Most smokers want to quit, but many don’t know where to start. Trying … Continued
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Reset Your Relationship with Alcohol This Dry January The start of a new year is the perfect time to make positive changes. Dry January is a great way to take a break from alcohol and focus on your health. Cutting back on alcohol has many benefits for your body and mind. With the proper support, … Continued
Reminder: The NHS is Very Busy Between Christmas and New Year The time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest for the NHS. It’s important to keep this in mind when seeking medical help. Here’s what you can do to make the best use of NHS services and get the help you … Continued
Season’s Greetings from As we approach the festive season, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you are able to relax and enjoy this special time of you with family and friends. It’s traditionally a time of year to treat ourselves, but it’s important our bodies still … Continued
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
A Helping Hand this Christmas The festive season isn’t always joyful for everyone – it can be a challenging time for many. Whether you’re feeling lonely, isolated, or dealing with physical or mental health struggles, Christmas can sometimes feel more difficult than merry. That’s why we’re here to share some helpful ideas, practical tips, and … Continued
Patient & Practice Event: Understanding and Improving Cervical Screening Last month, patients and staff from GP practices in Gosforth and Jesmond came together to talk about an important women’s health topic: cervical screening. Cervical cancer is highly preventable – 99.8% of cases can be stopped. Yet, every year, more than 3,200 women in the UK … Continued
Order Prescriptions Early: Christmas and New Year Opening Times At busy times like Christmas and New Year, planning ahead is vital. We can’t help wrap the presents or stuff the turkey, but we can help keep you healthy this Christmas. Our most important message is to order prescriptions early. Our Opening Times All the Bank … Continued
