PCN Blogs

On this page you’ll be able to find interesting, helpful information directly from our PCN teams. From diet and lifestyle tips to health advice, our blogs will be here to support you and your wellbeing.

For more support and resources on weight management, visit: Weight Management Support Programmes – Newcastle North PCN

A Gentle Reset: Healthy Eating Habits for the New Year (Without the Pressure) by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, written by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, explores how to approach healthy eating in the new year with a balanced and realistic mindset rather than strict diets...

Creating the Conditions for Better Health Choices by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, discusses how the environments we live, work, and socialise in can influence our ability to make healthier choices. It explains that...

Eating Over Christmas: A Calm, Gentle Guide for Your Gut by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, provides gentle guidance on how to look after your digestive health during the Christmas period. It acknowledges that festive celebrations often...

Growing Resilience in Our Young People by James Treasure (PCN Social Prescriber)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Social Prescriber James Treasure, explores the importance of helping young people build resilience so they can cope with life’s challenges and develop confidence as...

Healthy food and vitamins by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, explains the role of healthy food and vitamins in supporting overall health and wellbeing. It highlights the importance of eating a...

Heart Health for Heart Month by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, highlights heart health in recognition of Heart Month. It discusses how cardiovascular health is influenced by factors such as diet, physical...

IBS Awareness Month: Understanding Your Gut by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This blog, “IBS Awareness Month: Understanding Your Gut” by Carrie Eckersley, explains Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, in a clear and reassuring way. It describes how IBS can cause symptoms...

It’s Not Just Willpower: Why Easter Chocolate Is Hard to Resist by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)

This document is a blog written by PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley about why it can be difficult to resist chocolate during Easter. It explains how our food environment, marketing, and...

New Year, New Habits - Why Small Changes Matter More Than Big Resolutions by Suzannah Hollinshead (PCN Health & Wellbeing Coach)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Health & Wellbeing Coach Suzannah Hollinshead, discusses why making small, sustainable habits is more effective and supportive than setting large New Year’s resolutions. It...

Resilience in Children & Young People by James Treasure (PCN Social Prescriber)

This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Social Prescriber James Treasure, explores how children and young people can build resilience, which means developing the skills and confidence to manage challenges and...

Date published: 28th November, 2025
Date last updated: 14th January, 2026