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
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
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
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
