Practice Notices
NHS APP AND MY GP
We recommend patients download either the NHS app or MyGP app for convenience and speed to accessing healthcare needs. Through these apps you can book, appointments, request prescriptions and manage appointments.
Prescriptions
Could we please remind all patients that we are only able to accept telephone presctiption requests after 2pm, Monday to Friday.
There are other ways to request prescriptions if you are unable to call after this time, for instance through the MyGP app, NHS app, through your pharmacy or by submitting an eConsult.
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Independent Complaints Advocacy
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NHS England’s new ‘Bowel Cancer Screening’ campaign
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No Smoking Day - Wednesday 8 March 2023
In preparation for No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March 2023, ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) has created a new communications toolkit to support your local quit smoking marketing activity.
The theme for No Smoking Day this year is brain health and the link between smoking and dementia. ASH has been working with Alzheimer’s Research UK in development of the toolkit whose research demonstrates low awareness amongst smokers of the increased risk of dementia caused by smoking. The campaign will encourage smokers to ‘never give up giving up’ and signpost them to the NHS Better Health Quit Smoking website which includes a wealth of information and support to help smokers on their quitting journey.
There’s also a range of free quit smoking resources available on the DHSC Campaign Resource Centre to support ongoing quit smoking activity. Please send any queries or examples of No Smoking Day activity directly to ASH: enquiries@ash.org.uk
Autism Hub
For parents/carers of children who are on the diagnostic pathway or post diagnosis of Austim.
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FAST
This TV advertisement shows that stroke is a medical emergency. When a stroke strikes you need to Act FAST. The faster a stroke patient receives treatment, the better their chances are of surviving and reducing long-term disability.
Edberts House
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County Lines in the North East - Free Parent Webinar
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3. Pace County Lines Webinar flyer north east (1).pdf
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/county-lines-in-the-north-east-free-parent-webinar-tickets-519160822997
AAA Screening for Men
Calling all men of the North East
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture causing fatal internal bleeding. They usually don’t have symptoms and are most common in men aged over 65.
AAA screening is a free NHS national programme that invites men in the year they turn 65, to attend a quick and painless 10 minute ultrasound scan.
You will receive your invitation through the post when you’re eligible. Please DON’T ignore it. It could save your life!
If you need to rearrange your appointment give us a call on: 0191 445 8747
For more information visit: QE Gateshead website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/services/aaa/
Watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture causing fatal internal bleeding. They usually don’t have symptoms and are most common in men aged over 65.
AAA screening is a free NHS national programme that invites men in the year they turn 65, to attend a quick and painless 10 minute ultrasound scan.
Last year over 107 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) were detected by the North East and North Cumbria AAA Screening Service.
If you receive your invitation DON’T ignore it. It could save your life!
If you would like to change your appointment, call the screening service on: 0191 445 8747
For more information visit QE Gateshead Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/services/aaa/
Watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture causing fatal internal bleeding. They don’t usually have symptoms and are most common in men aged over 65.
AAA screening is a free NHS national programme that invites men in the year they turn 65, to attend a quick and painless 10 minute ultrasound scan.
Over 4400 Men in the North East and North Cumbria did not attend their invitation for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening in 2021/22. Don’t be one of the men who miss out!!
When you receive your invitation, please DON’T ignore it; it could save your life!
If you would like to change your appointment, call the screening service on: 0191 445 8747
For more information visit QE Gateshead Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/services/aaa/
Watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/
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Are you a man living in Gateshead? Have you heard of abdominal aortic aneurysms?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture causing fatal internal bleeding. They usually don’t have symptoms and are most common in men aged over 65. Thankfully we have a free NHS screening programme for men in the year they turn 65.
However, over 230 men in Gateshead did NOT attend their Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening appointment in 2021 -22. Don’t be one of the men who miss out.
You will receive your invitation through the post when you’re eligible. Please DON’T ignore it. It could save your life!
If you would like to change your appointment, call the screening service on: 0191 445 8747
For more information visit QE Gateshead Website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk/services/aaa
Watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/
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Voting
On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place across England. To vote at a polling station, you will need to bring photo ID.
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Mummy is a Hero
This booklet is written by a long-term user of mental health services. She had a traumatic childhood, which shaped her personality and affected her mental health. When she became a mother, her mental health struggles worsened. This is an account of how she managed her severe and ongoing emotional distress while also fulfilling her role as a parent. It includes strategies that she put in place to protect her child’s well-being.
This booklet is for parents, and aims to inspire them to seek as much therapy as possible so that they can learn to heal themselves and protect their children’s future mental health.
Loneliness campaign 2023
The campaign primarily aims to reach 16-34 year olds by encouraging them to ‘Lift Someone Out of Loneliness’, knowing that this will likely help their own feelings of loneliness. This is based on recent research that shows that people in this demographic are at higher risk of feeling lonely compared to other age groups, but less likely to seek advice and support.
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Cervical Cancer
We join Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in saying we can make cervical cancer a thing of the past.
To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23rd - 29th January) we are supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in its call to get towards a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past.
The charity is launching a campaign to End Cervical Cancer in the UK. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. Every day, in the UK there are 9 new diagnoses, and 2 women will lose their lives.
In 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a global call for action to eliminate cervical cancer. For the first time ever, the world has committed to eliminating a cancer.
HPV vaccination and cervical screening can help prevent, and one day end cervical cancer. However, uptake has been falling in many parts of the country.
We offer cervical screening and encourage all our patients who are due or overdue to contact us today and book an appointment.
Don't become a statistic, together we can end cervical cancer.
#BRIGHTENTHEDAY
Our Brighten the Day team are delighted to once again to offer a busy holiday programme, allowing the most vulnerable children to be able to access free activities and enjoy even more healthy and nutritious meals during the school holidays.
There's lots going on right across Gateshead for children and young people of all ages. See the individual listings for more details and how to book a place. Please check before travelling for any drop in activities. All activities include a free meal for the children.
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We are recruiting for a full time role as a GPA
CLOSED FOR TRAINING
Double Your Defences
This May Help: Advice for supporting your child’s mental health
This May Help has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health.
The subjects covered on this website have been chosen by families and young people who have gone through their own mental health challenges. What helped them may also help you.
The films offer advice across six main subject areas, with ten additional films offering supporting information. The films can be viewed in any order at any time.
Each film has a dedicated page where you’ll also find helpful advice and links to other resources. The text for each subject is available from the downloads page.
TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK
November 13 – 19, a week to help raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and address the issues the community faces.
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World Diabetes Day 2022
World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2022
Will you help #RewriteTheStory?
Being diagnosed early is so important for all types of diabetes. It can save lives, prevent a medical emergency, and reduce the risk of life-changing complications later. That’s why we want to make sure everyone knows the signs to look out for – and knows their risk of developing type 2 diabtes.
Someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes. Together, we have the power to #RewriteTheStory for everyone who will be diagnosed in the future – it could even be the story of someone you love.
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PATIENT NOTICE
THE SURGERY WILL BE CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING FROM
12.30pm on Wednesday the 25th of January and reopen at 07:30am on Thursday the 26th of January
For medical advice please call 111 or in an emergency dial 999
Gateshead Mental Health Services
In December, we are going to bring all of the Gateshead Mental Health services together to discuss what is working well, what is not working so well and where we could make some improvements to areas that matter most to you. To help us start these conversations in December it would be fantastic if you can let us know what your thoughts are on mental health services and share your experiences, whether they are good, difficult or a mix of both. We will use the feedback you give us in a presentation in December to show case your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. It is really important for us to understand what is important to you.
This survey is designed to be completed by a young person or on behalf of a young person if support from a parent / carer / trusted adult is needed. As such, the questions are asked from the young person's perspective but may be answered by the parent / carer / trusted adult where required.
Your responses to this survey will be anonymous.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/37LMQGJ
Any young person who you would like to take part in this survey please forward the above link.
Community Linking Project
CLP Trifold Leaflet - Patient Final @ 20.10.22 - Final (3) (2).pdf
Edberts House is all about empowering and connecting. Connecting us to one another; connecting us to support that we need and connecting our community and the services around us together more effectively, so we can make our area an even better place to live. Each community project is developed, planned and run by a group of local people who make decisions together. We encourage everyone to reach their full potential, providing facilities and activities that enrich our community life.
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