Have you ever wondered how our Social Prescribing team could help you? Our latest podcast explains their role and how they support patients across our PCN. 🎧 Social prescribers work … [continue] New podcast: How our Social Prescribing team can support you
About the new Stoke-on-Trent Community Diagnostic Centre University Hospitals of North Midlands is opening a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) in Stoke-on-Trent. The centre will provide people with faster, more … [continue] New Stoke-on-Trent Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)
National Social Prescribing Day Event Join us on 25th & 26th March 2026 at your local surgery as we celebrate National Social Prescribing Day across our surgeries. Our PCN Social … [continue] National Social Prescribing Day Event – 25th & 26th March at your local surgery
We’re pleased to share that Dougie Mac will be hosting their 2nd Carer Advice Day on: 🗓 Date: Thursday 27th November 2025 🕘 Time: 10am to 4pm 📍 Location: Dougie Mac Adult … [continue] Dougie Mac Carer Advice Day – All Welcome
Are you caring for a loved one and looking for a bit of support, advice, or just a friendly chat? This month, we’re joined by Beat the Cold, who will be … [continue] Carers Group – Winter Support Session | 18th November 2025
Free, confidential text support is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ⌚ Anyone across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent can now access 24/7 mental health support by text … [continue] 24/7 Mental Health Support Now Available Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
If pain is part of your life or someone you care about, this session is for you. Join Flippin’ Pain this Wednesday 15th October, for a FREE live online event … [continue] Free Online Event: Understanding Persistent Pain
The Families’ Health & Wellbeing Service 0-19 run friendly, informal online groups covering a range of topics to support you and your family. 🌟 👩⚕️ Sessions are led by experienced … [continue] FREE monthly virtual sessions for parents & carers in Staffordshire
Join us on Tuesday 21st October, 2:00–3:30pm for our carers’ group session with a twist! 🌟 We’re excited to welcome Carrie Eckersley, our PCN Dietitian, who will be sharing practical … [continue] Carers’ Group at Kidsgrove Library – With a Special Guest
Trained library staff across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are here to help you use the NHS App and access NHS services online. 💻 Whether it’s booking appointments, ordering prescriptions, or getting … [continue] Struggling to access healthcare online?
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can be difficult to spot, but it requires urgent medical attention. ⚠️ Symptoms of sepsis in adults may include: Slurred speech … [continue] World Sepsis Day | 13th September 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Winter Ready Event today. It was fantastic to see so many people from our community coming together. 💙 We’re already planning … [continue] We’d love your feedback!
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and every life matters. Today is a reminder that help is available, hope is real, and you are not alone! 💬 If … [continue] World Suicide Prevention Day | 10th September 2025
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it significantly increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. 💡 A quick, … [continue] Know Your Numbers Week | 8th–14th September 2025
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung condition where scar tissue builds up in the lungs, making it harder to breathe over time. 📌 Common symptoms include: Breathlessness (especially during activity). … [continue] September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Urology covers a range of health issues affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, conditions like urinary infections, kidney stones, prostate problems, and bladder control issues are common, and … [continue] September is Urology Awareness Month
Join us this September for our Winter Ready Event – find out what to expect, where it’s happening, and how it can help you stay well this winter. Newcastle North … [continue] Winter Ready with Newcastle North PCN
New Podcast: Beyond the Scales – with our PCN Dietician, Carrie!🎙️ Our PCN has just released a new episode of the Beyond the Scales podcast! It’s full of practical advice … [continue] New Podcast: Beyond the Scales
You’re invited! ✉️ Newcastle North Primary Care Network is hosting a Community Winter Ready Event and everyone is welcome! 🗓 Date: Thursday 11th September 2025. 🕘 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm. … [continue] Newcastle North PCN – Winter Ready Event 2025
Knowing what’s normal for your skin is one of the best ways to catch skin cancer early. That means keeping an eye on your skin and looking out for any … [continue] Spotting Skin Cancer Early Can Save Lives
Together, we’re supporting our dads, brothers, partners, and friends by raising awareness, funding life-changing research, campaigning for change, and providing vital support. Know the risk factors & symptoms: 👴 Age: … [continue] 1 in 8 Men Will Get Prostate Cancer
Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active over the holidays? Joe Wicks has launched ‘Activate’ – a brand-new series of 5-minute workout challenges packed with energy, colour, … [continue] Get Ready to Activate This Summer
Today, we join the global community in observing World Hepatitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases that affect millions worldwide. … [continue] World Hepatitis Day | 28th July 2025
Today, we join the nationwide effort to shine a light on the challenges faced by the hundreds of thousands of people living with schizophrenia in the UK and millions more … [continue] National Schizophrenia Awareness Day | 25th July 2025
Today, we join the nationwide initiative to highlight the invaluable support provided by the Samaritans. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they offer a listening ear to … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day | 24th July 2025
Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. 🤒🩹 Speak to your pharmacist if you suspect you have: 1⃣ Earache (in children) 2⃣ Impetigo … [continue] Pharmacy First Scheme
This week, we join the national effort to raise awareness of deafblindness, a combined sight and hearing impairment affecting over 450,000 people in the UK. 🔹 What is Deafblindness? Deafblindness … [continue] Deafblind Awareness Week | 23rd-29th June 2025
Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital! To make it easier and quicker for you to get invited for your cervical screening, NHS invitations will soon arrive through the NHS app … [continue] Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital!
If you’re living with diabetes, it’s very important to attend your regular foot check appointments, even if your feet feel fine, diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation which … [continue] Don’t miss your Diabetic Foot Check
This year’s theme is ‘do you see me?’ 👀 This week, we’re joining voices across the country to ask a powerful question: “Do you see me?” Too often, people with … [continue] Learning Disability Week | 16th-22nd June
