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Dry January: top tips for success

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

Act FAST – Signs Of A Stroke

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

Today is Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day

11th January 2026 is Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day – 11/01/25 The day aims to raise awareness about less survivable cancers and the importance of early diagnosis in improving survival and quality of life for people diagnosed with these cancers. Currently, in the UK over 90,000 people are diagnosed with one of the less survivable … Continued

Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good!

Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year. You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover what’savailable at NHS Better Health and prepare to quit for good this New Year. There are a host of resources available to help you quit here: Quit smoking – Better … Continued

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK. This type of cancer can affect people of all ages. Very early-stage cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms. You can reduce your risk by attending cervical screening, which aims to find and treat changes to … Continued

Veterans Breakfast Club – Every Monday

Our neighbouring PCN (Gateshead Outer West PCN) regularly host an opportunity for Veterans to meet up on a regular basis. Every Monday at the Winlaton Centre between 1000hrs-1200hrs. For more information, give them a call on 0191 414 4718 Directions (Google maps): https://maps.app.goo.gl/DhwsFxmUP8vYbpnE8 Directions (What Three Words): ///herbs.answer.pipe