Details of our Next PCN PPG Meeting 📅 Date: 28th January 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM📍 Location: Cruddas Park Surgery, 178 Westmoreland Road, Newcastle NE4 7JY A PPG (Patient Participation Group) is open to all patients on the GP practice list. It’s a chance for patients to come together to discuss practice issues and share feedback … Continued
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to talk about cervical cancer, its risks, and how to prevent it.
The NHS Constitution explains your rights when using NHS services in England.
Winter infections are spreading, and hospitals are under extreme pressure.
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
Getting Help Over Christmas and New Year The last thing any of us want at Christmas is to get ill. Here’s how to get medical help over the festive period, especially when GP practices are closed. Think Pharmacy First On top of everyday coughs, colds, aches and pains, local pharmacies can treat seven more common … Continued
Order Prescriptions Early: Christmas and New Year Opening Times At busy times like Christmas and New Year, planning ahead is vital. We can’t help wrap the presents or stuff the turkey, but we can help keep you healthy this Christmas. Our most important message is to order prescriptions early. Our Opening Times All the Bank … Continued
Let’s be Healthier Together this Winter Healthier Together is a trusted NHS resource for parents and carers. The App and website give clear and reliable advice to help keep children and young people well this winter. Healthier Together uses a simple’ traffic light’ system. This system is based on common symptoms of childhood illnesses. It … Continued
Change NHS: Help Build a Health Service Fit For the Future The NHS is creating a new 10-year Health Plan so it can meet everyone’s needs in the future. The plan will focus on improving care and supporting patients and staff better. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences to help shape … Continued
Why Targeted Lung Health Checks Are So Important Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Often, people don’t know they have it until it’s too late for effective treatment. Targeted Lung Health Checks can change that by helping find lung cancer earlier, especially in people at higher risk. What Are … Continued
