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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/
In April 2025 we had a total of 536 appointments wasted by those who did not attend, this totals to 8,040 minutes of clinical time. If you’re unable to attend your appointment please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.
The Junior Doctor strike started at 07:00am on Thursday 13th July and will end at 07:00am on Tuesday 18th July. This may effect availability across the NHS.
Healthy Eating Week is all about supporting and promoting healthier lifestyles and this years’ theme is Healthy Eating Week – For Everyone! The cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact on the affordability of healthier diets for so many of us. With this in mind, for Healthy Eating Week 2023 we’re focusing on providing free, evidence-based … Continued
