Specialist services for patients in North Gosforth
As part of North Gosforth Primary Care Network, patients have access to new and specialist services.
Career Opportunities: 2 x Career Start Practice Nurse Vacancies in Gosforth and Jesmond
2 x Career Start Practice Nurse Vacancies in Gosforth and Jesmond Role Career Start Practice Nurse Location GP Practices in Jesmond and Gosforth Working Pattern Full-time Contract 30 months Salary Band 5 Salary £25,655 to £31,534 Apply Via NHS Jobs (reference D9134-ICB-01) by 5th August We have two exciting career development opportunities for ambitious First … Continued
What services can I refer myself to?
There are several NHS services you can refer yourself to without needing to see a GP first.
Specialist and two-week wait referrals
A referral is when a specialist outside your GP practice will be the best person to help you with your health.
Festive Logistics: Getting Prepared for Christmas and New Year
Festive Logistics: Getting Prepared for Christmas and New Year The festive season can be incredibly busy. In amongst balancing any combination of work, Christmas parties, school plays, term dates, visiting friends and family and getting all your shopping done, it can be difficult to keep tabs on which day is which. This year, all the … Continued
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather With temperatures in Newcastle due to hit the mid-30s this week, and higher elsewhere in the country, here’s how to cope with the heat and stay safe. Risks The main risks during a heatwave are dehydration, overheating, leading to possible heat stroke and sunburn. Older people, those who … Continued
Job Vacancy: Integrated Care Clinical Pharmacist / Lead Clinical Pharmacist
a vacancy for an Integrated Care Clinical Pharmacist or Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Looking after your skin this summer.
Looking after your skin this summer. Many people will be preparing for a trip away with the summer holidays approaching. Whether exploring parts of Britain or travelling further afield, it is important to look after your skin when you are out in the sun. Getting sunburn When your skin is exposed to harmful UV light, … Continued
Celebrating the first International Paramedics Day
Today is the first International Paramedics Day.
Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind
If something in your body doesn’t feel right or you are experiencing symptoms that last three weeks or more, don’t delay – contact your GP practice. NHS England & NHS Improvement has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when … Continued