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
If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.Tests could put your mind at rest.Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.Contact your GP practice. Learn more here: Cancer – Signs and symptoms – NHS
Monday 20th January is said to be the “saddest” day of the year. Not for everyone, but for some, this can be both a difficult day or even month. Just reaching out and asking someone how they are, can give them the opportunity to open up about how they’re feeling. Don’t forget to put aside … Continued
Every interaction is a chance to build your child’s brain. Anytime, anywhere, at home or out and about, it all adds up. Learn more about the impact you can have at Start for Life. NHS tips and advice learn more: Early learning and development – Start for Life – NHS – NHS
We would like to understand more about why people are deciding to get vaccinated against Flu or COVID-19 or a choice of one over the other. We are asking patients across the PCN Practices (The Whickham Practice, Chainbridge Medical Practice, Glenpark Medical Centre, Teams Medical Practice and Sunniside Surgery) for their views so we can … Continued
The NHS have started a new programme for ALL patients aged between 50yrs to 74yrs. Detecting any cancer early is a huge benefit, so you’ll soon see these drop through your letterbox. Should you wish to, follow the easy read instructions to complete your test. More information about the screening programme can be found here: … Continued
Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge. It isn’t about giving anything up, it’s about getting something back, fun, energy or your calm back. What are the benefits of Dry January? 86% of people save money 70% of people sleep better 65% of people notice generally improved health Find a substitute non-alcoholic drink: In social … Continued
The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much. Like – not being able to raise your arm. F – Face A – Arm S – Speech T- Time to call 999 But any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it’s time … Continued
