MMRV Vaccine Explained: Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Chickenpox From January 2026, a new vaccine called MMRV will be offered to children in the UK. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox in one jab. This helps stop serious illness, hospital visits, and missed school days. It’s already used safely in countries like Canada, Germany and Australia. Who can get … Continued
Reminder: The NHS is Very Busy Between Christmas and New Year The time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest for the NHS. It’s important to keep this in mind when seeking medical help. Here’s what you can do to make the best use of NHS services and get the help you … Continued
🎄 Staying Well This Christmas and New Year – A Helping Hand When You Need It Christmas is meant to be a happy time. A chance to rest, celebrate and spend time with family and friends. But for many people, it can be hard going. You might feel unwell. You might feel lonely. Or you … Continued
Junior Doctor Strikes: Please Bear with Us As you may know, Resident Doctors (the new name for Junior Doctors) are taking industrial action, with a strike beginning at 7 am today (Wednesday 17th December), and lasting until 7 am on Monday 22nd December. Please bear with us during this time. The NHS is already very … Continued
Dear patients As we come to the end of another busy year everyone at Park Medical Group would like to thank you for your continued support and kindness. Thank you for your patience with our computer system switchover Last month, we moved to a new clinical system, SystmOne. We know that the transition created some disruption, … Continued
Healthier Together: Keep Kids Well This Winter ❄️ Winter brings colds, coughs, and worries about your child’s health. It can be hard to know when to care for them at home or when to get help. Healthier Together is a trusted NHS website and app. It helps parents and carers across the North East. It’s … Continued
COPD is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. Symptoms can develop slowly and are often mistaken for ageing or a smoker’s cough. Spotting symptoms early and getting help can make a big difference.
Catch It Early: Why Spotting Cancer Sooner Makes a Big Difference The NHS isn’t just here to treat you when you are unwell. A major priority is to help you stay well and avoid serious illness wherever possible. Early detection of cancer is a key part of this. When cancer is found early, treatment is often easier, … Continued
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
