Free walk-in chest X-rays for people over 40 with ongoing chest symptoms If you are aged over 40 and have had chest symptoms for more than three weeks, you may be able to get a free chest X-ray without seeing a GP first. is taking part in a pilot project with Newcastle Hospitals. The project … Continued
New Vaccine Offers Young People Extra Protection against Meningitis A new NHS vaccine will help protect young people against MenB, a serious infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis (blood poisoning). This vaccine is being offered to eligible young people before they start university or further education. Important: This vaccine programme will begin in July. It is being … Continued
⛓️💥 Breaking the chain of men’s poor health This week is Men’s Health Awareness Week. In this article we’ll talk about some key health issues affecting men. This includes prostate cancer, testicular cancer, heart disease, mental health, and healthy living. Please be aware this article will discuss suicide and the impact on families. But first, … Continued
Easy with the NHS App This week we’re going to be talking a lot about the NHS App If you visit one of the GP practices in Gosforth or Jesmond, you’ll see new displays promoting the app and our new online hub designed to help you get started, or make full use of the app. … Continued
If you’re feeling low, anxious, or stressed, help is available by text Everyone has times when life feels a bit too much. It might be stress building up at work or college, worries that will not switch off, problems at home, or just a low mood that feels hard to shake. Sometimes, even small things … Continued
Hay Fever Help: Simple Ways to Feel Better If you have been sneezing more than usual lately, you are not alone. Pollen levels that cause hay fever tend to really pick up at this time of year in the North East. It can be frustrating: the sun has just properly started to shine, and your … Continued
Enjoy the Sun Safely This Summer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Cases have more than doubled since the 1990s. Around 19,000 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year in the UK – about 53 every day. The good news is that up to 86% of cases could be … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action for Better Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11 to 17 May 2026. It’s is a national campaign that encourages all of us to talk about mental health and how we can improve it. This year’s theme is Action. The message is clear. Awareness is important, but … Continued
Common health conditions? Treatments are available without a prescription Did you know you can get quick relief for many minor health conditions with medicines from your local pharmacy or supermarket? No prescription or GP visit needed. Doctors and Pharmacists don’t usually prescribe treatments that you can buy yourself. Your local pharmacy will be able to … Continued
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It is the third most common. Finding it early makes it much easier to treat. Screening can find bowel cancer before you notice any symptoms. Who is bowel screening for? The NHS offers bowel cancer screening to … Continued
