Covid Boosters for those most at risk this Autumn Since the first COVID-19 vaccination was given in December 2020, nearly 150 million first, second and booster doses have been given in the UK. In the final part of our vaccine series, we discuss COVID and the Autumn Booster campaign. Nearly 94% of people over 12 … Continued
The Life-saving Flu vaccine: Who needs it and how to get it Every year, the NHS protects millions of people against flu – a highly contagious illness that, while mild for many, can be potentially life-threatening for others. In the third in our vaccine series, we’ll touch on the history of the flu vaccine, why … Continued
Your Views Wanted: NGPS Community Health Bus Later this year, Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) will be launching a Community Health Bus to visit communities all over Newcastle. The aim is to make healthcare, information and services more accessible to everyone. NGPS is asking for your views on what services you think the bus should offer. … Continued
Ready to stop smoking? Support is here for you. Whether it’s for your health, for your kids, to save money, or something else, you’re more likely to quit smoking if you get support. The Newcastle Stop Smoking+ Service works in Partnership with the NHS to help people make a healthy and positive change. With the … Continued
Free Weight Management Course for Patients Last year we were happy to share a new, free service to help people in Newcastle lose weight. We are now delighted to say that the service has been renewed until at least the end of 2023 and to share some of its success. Anyone over 18 living in … Continued
Just a Minute: Making it Easy for People with Hidden Disabilities to Ask for Patience Just. A. Minute. That is what JAM Card stands for and that is what it gives you – just as much time and patience as you need in public or social situations. JAM Card allows people with a hidden disability … Continued
Protect against rising measles cases with the MMR Vaccination Measles cases are on the rise in England and across Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR vaccine. Across England, on average, one in ten children are not … Continued
The Little Book of Useful Stuff The Little Book of Useful Stuff is a guide to help young people aged 13+ keep safe, stay healthy and make informed decisions about their lives. Created by the NHS in Gateshead, with the help of families and a range of health professionals, the guide covers common issues like: … Continued
Your Support Could Save a Life Every two days, one young woman in the UK dies by suicide. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) has teamed up with Lioness and CALM Ambassador Fran Kirby to show that your support can save a life. The key message of the campaign – which coincides with the start of the FIFA … Continued
Managing Long Term Conditions: Stability and Quality of Life for all More and more of us are living with long term conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. It has long been an NHS priority to keep people as healthy and stable as possible, to reduce health crises or hospital admissions. In this article, we … Continued