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
Author Box Hannah Parks Health & Wellbeing Coach I’m here to encourage patients to lead a healthy lifestyle, covering topics such as weight management, Type 2 Diabetes management, overall wellbeing and physical activity. Rachel McIntyre Health & Wellbeing Coach The main goal of my job is to support patients to take an active role in … Continued
Take Back Your Life this No Smoking Day No Smoking Day is on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. It’s a great time to stop smoking, start feeling better and take back your life. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting can improve your health. Health Benefits of Quitting The benefits of quitting start fast. After 20 … Continued
Have You Met Our Primary Care Network Team? You might not realise it, but is part of a bigger team. We’re talking about Primary Care Networks (PCNs). These have been part of the NHS since 2019, but not everyone has come across them. Simply put, PCNs help GP practices work together. This means patients can … Continued
Breast Screening – Save the Date, It Could Save Your Life Taking off your bra at the end of the day feels great – and so does getting your breast screening sorted. It’s quick, free, and could save your life. In this new NHS video, ten women each share their personal perspectives on the importance … Continued
Protect Yourself from RSV – Book Your Vaccine Today! The NHS is urging more than 1.3 million people to get a potentially life-saving RSV vaccine. RSV is a common respiratory illness, but for some people, it can be extremely serious and even life-threatening. Are you eligible? You can get the RSV vaccine if you are: … 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
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Many mental health problems start young. Children’s Mental Health Week is about getting support early
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you When it comes to your health, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If something doesn’t feel right in your body, it’s important to speak to your GP. Finding cancer early means it’s often easier to treat – and it could save your life. Know the … Continued
