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
Preventing cervical cancer is a priority for us. We hope by talking openly and often about it, we can save lives.
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
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
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
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 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 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
🌞 Sun Awareness Week 2025: Stay Safe in the Sun May has brought with it some inconsistent weather. From peaking at nearly 24° Celsius on the first day of the month, temperatures in Newcastle dropped as low as 3° over the Bank Holiday weekend. But, as the month progresses, we’re due more warmer, sunnier days. … Continued
