Our PCN team: who they are and where you’ll see them You might not know it, but is part of a wider team. It’s called a Primary Care Network (PCN). It brings local GP practices together so we can offer you extra, expert services to help keep you healthy and well. For patients, this means … Continued
Healthy food choices: small steps that make a big difference Choosing healthier food options doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, practical steps can improve how you feel day to day and help protect your health over time. These choices also support other positive steps you may be taking, like cutting back on alcohol or stopping … Continued
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week, run by Alcohol Change UK, and we thought it was a great time to chat about something that affects lots of us – alcohol.
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 How Social Prescribing is Helping People in Gosforth and Jesmond Today is Social Prescribing Day – a great time to talk about how we help … Continued
Take Care of Your Heart: It’s the Only One You Have! February is Heart Month, a time to focus on keeping our hearts healthy. Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the UK, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented. Small changes in daily life can make a … Continued
Time to Talk Day: A Conversation Could Change a Life Talking about mental health can feel difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Time to Talk Day – on February 6th – encourages open conversations about mental health. It’s a chance to break the stigma, help each other, and show that nobody has to struggle … Continued
World Diabetes Day 2024: Focus on Wellbeing World Diabetes Day is on November 14, 2024. This year’s theme is well-being for people with diabetes. Managing diabetes can be tough, but with the proper care, people can live healthier lives. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that happens when the body either doesn’t produce enough … Continued
Give it a go: Healthy Eating Week 2024 This week is The British Nutrition Foundation’s Health Eating Week. We encourage everyone to try it and take small steps toward living a healthy and sustainable life. Here are some small, positive changes you can make this week. Click or tap an image below to jump to … Continued
Know your Risk: Diabetes Prevention Week Diabetes is at an all-time high in the UK. Last year, the number of people living with diabetes topped 5 million. That’s according to Diabetes UK, who say there are 4.3 million people with diabetes and another 850,000 undiagnosed. Another 2.4 million are at risk of developing diabetes. For … Continued
Health and Wellbeing Services for people in North Gosforth
