March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising public awareness and understanding of colon (colorectal) cancer. This month emphasizes the importance of early detection, prevention, and available treatments for one of the most prevalent cancers globally. It serves as a reminder for individuals to prioritise their health through regular screenings and … Continued
25th February 2025 0930hrs to 1300hrs – No Appointment Needed Location: Sunniside Surgery – Google Maps – What Three Words: ///splice.chart.link Available to patients from the following practices only (due to clinical governance): The Whickham Practice Chainbridge Medical Practice Glenpark Medical Centre Teams Medical Practice Sunniside Surgery Clinic held by a qualified clinician: Dr Clare … Continued
Kidney cancer, the sixth most common cancer in the UK* We’re highlighting this, to support our colleagues at Home – Kidney Cancer UK and to help raise awareness on all Cancers You can find out more about this type of Cancer at the NHS Official website Overview of kidney cancer – NHS You can also visit … Continued
National Heart Month, observed throughout February, is dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the importance of preventing heart disease. This month is all about encouraging proactive steps to maintain a healthy heart. From eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly to understanding risk factors and seeking medical advice, there are many ways to … Continued
February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in the UK, approximately 9,000 individuals receive an oesophageal cancer diagnosis. This month, take the opportunity to educate yourself about the symptoms of oesophageal cancer and discover where you can find support. Like any cancer, early diagnosis is key. The most common symptom of oesophageal cancer is … Continued
Best wishes and “gong hei fat choy” to our staff and patients in the PCN and Practices. The NHS is trying to ensure all communities stay healthy and well and is inviting Chinese residents and those who celebrate the lunar new year to take up their Flu vaccination to bring in the year of the … Continued
This Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. Here, at the Gateshead Inner West Priomart Care Network (and Practices), we support the community and colleagues we work with on this day. Holocaust Memorial Day … Continued
Robert Burns is one of Scotland’s important cultural icons and is well known among Scottish expats or descendants around the world. He is also known as: “Rabbie Burns”; the “Bard of Ayrshire”; “Scotland’s favorite son”; and in Scotland “The Bard”. It’s tradition to have Whiskey this evening, but as its “Dry January” we would encourage … Continued
Gateshead Health & Care Youth Academy is back in April 2025. We want to reach Gateshead residents aged 13-18 who are interested in health and care careers. The poster includes a QR for them to scan and sign up or alternatively they can sign up via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/uMF1xch6yh
Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. Think pharmacy first. nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
