All about NHS Health Checks NHS Health Checks are a free, regular check-up of your overall health. Think of it as an MOT for your body. They aim to keep you running smoothly and reduce the chances of problems developing further down the road. Health checks are for people who are generally healthy and well. … Continued
As we get older, we might expect to go to the doctor more often or need other medical help to keep us well. It’s a natural part of the ageing process, but that’s not to say there aren’t ways to soften and slow the impact of getting older and help people to age well. A … Continued
New RSV Vaccine available from September A new national vaccine programme protecting people against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, will launch in September. RSV is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Frequently Asked Questions about Primary Care Networks Here are some straightforward answers to some of the most common questions about Primary Care Networks. What does PCN stand for? A PCN is a Primary Care Network. Why do I need to know about PCNs? There are two main reasons to tell patients about our network: Firstly, … Continued
Prescriptions in the NHS App The NHS App gives people who take regularly prescribed medication a quick, easy, and convenient way to request their next batch of medicine. You can send your request any time of the day or night – no waiting for the practice to be open, no phone calls and no need … Continued
Meet the NHS App The NHS App is a secure and straightforward way to access a range of NHS services from your smartphone. It’s free to download and use and available on Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Download for Apple devices Download for Android devices To use the App, you need to … Continued
As part of North Gosforth Primary Care Network, patients have access to new and specialist services.
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
There are several NHS services you can refer yourself to without needing to see a GP first.
A referral is when a specialist outside your GP practice will be the best person to help you with your health.
