Following the introduction of SystmConnect in July 2024, we asked for feedback from our patients. We have made some changes and have responded to the feedback. We have created a Frequently Asked Questions leaflet and Video guide for patients to access as and when needed. You will find links to these below as well as … Continued
In recognition of the barriers to healthcare access faced by people in vulnerable circumstances, including migrants, we commit to protecting the human right to health. We will take steps to ensure that everyone in our community may fulfill their entitlement to quality healthcare. In partnership with Doctors of the World UK, we will ensure that … Continued
Come along to our free health and well-being event for advice and support from local services. Date: Wednesday 25th September Time: 1-4pm Where: St Silas Church Hall, Clifford St, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1DR. No need to book, just come along! For more information, get in touch: T: 01912 269 1103 E: [email protected] W: www.changegrowlive.org/newcastle
What is the menopause? Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her periods stop as a result of the reduction andloss of ‘ovarian reproductive function’. Ovaries produce the hormones oestrogen, progesteroneand testosterone. When a woman approaches the menopause, less oestrogen is producedcausing her body to behave differently. This process is usually a gradual … Continued
The Healthier Together website and app is a great place to find accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria. Healthier Together All the information on this site has been checked by clinicians, to ensure we offer the best advice for parents, carers and young people. You can find parental … Continued
Everyone knows someone who experiences addiction We all know someone who has experienced addiction at some point in their lives, from substance misuse to gambling or gaming addiction. Although addiction is a common health issue that requires medical intervention and support, people suffering from this illness are some of the most stigmatised in society, often … Continued
Thornfield Medical Group uses a form accessed via SystmOnline or our website as the main way to access our services. This is in response to feedback from patients about the difficulty in getting through on the phone and supported by the NHS. The small minority of patients who do not have access to the internet … Continued
Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. Common clinical features include a fever, conjunctivitis, and cough. This is typically followed by a characteristic red blotchy rash which usually appears on the face between the third and seventh days of illness and later becomes generalised. There have been confirmed cases of the disease … Continued
Click on the below link to view the Easter Bank Holiday opening hours for pharmacies in your area. https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/posts/easter-bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-hours/
