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 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
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 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
Stress is something we all experience at times. Whether it’s work, relationships, money worries or everyday pressures, feeling stressed now and then is a part of life.
Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond Author Box James Errington Social Prescribing Team Lead I lead the Social Prescribing team who provide social, emotional, or practical to patients at GP practice in Gosforth and Jesmond. gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/SPLW Regular exercise is one of the best things we can do to stay healthy. The more … Continued
