Healthy Volunteers Needed for a Medical Research Study Newcastle University and The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust are looking for healthy volunteers aged over 60 to take part in a research study. To join, you must never have had the Pneumovax (pneumonia) vaccine. This study is helping researchers understand how the immune system of older people responds … Continued
Best Start in Life – Supporting Families Every Step of the Way Calling all parents and carers! Best Start in Life is here to help you and your child from pregnancy through to starting school. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, exploring childcare options, or getting ready for their first day in reception, Best Start in … Continued
Supporting Veterans this Remembrance Day is proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice. This means we are trained to care for veterans and understand your needs. Remembrance Day can be a difficult time for many people who have served. Our team is here to help. We are trained to support your needs. As a … Continued
🥸 Movember 2025: Take Action for Men’s Health Movember is here!Now’s the time to take real steps for men’s health — starting conversations, getting checked, and supporting others. Why Movember Exists Men are dying too young — often from preventable causes. Around 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young … Continued
Movember 2025: Time to Get Ready for Men’s Health Month November isn’t just for moustaches. It’s a time to focus on men’s health — mental wellbeing, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Movember helps men take action, start conversations, and make small changes that save lives. Here’s what you need to know before November. Why Men’s … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to learn about breast cancer and why early detection matters. It is also a chance to remind people to check their breasts and attend screening.
Patient News: We are Upgrading our Clinical System We want to let patients know about upcoming changes here at Park Medical Group, and what they will mean for you in the short- and long-term. By clinical system, we mean the computer programme we use to store your health records, and manage appointment, prescriptions, hospital referrals … Continued
Helping People with Learning Disabilities and their Families Stay Well People with learning disabilities can face more health challenges, but there are simple ways to stay well. Getting your flu vaccine, having annual health checks, and asking for reasonable adjustments in healthcare can help keep you healthy and make it easier to get the care you need. 💉Flu Vaccines … Continued
Are You Still Eligible for the Autumn COVID-19 Booster? The NHS is offering the COVID-19 booster from now until 31 January 2026. This year, fewer people are eligible, so please check before you book. Who Can Get the Booster You can get a free NHS booster if you are: Aged 75 or over (or will be 75 by 31st … Continued
Introducing the Practice Charter From 1 October 2025, is following a new Practice Charter, written by the British Medical Association (BMA). The Charter aims to be clear, open, and honest about our services – both what we would like to offer every patient and what funding, demand, and other considerations allow. It also explains how changes in … Continued
