Bowel Screening
Blood in your poo is one of the signs of bowel cancer but does not always mean cancer. Instead, it could be a sign of piles or polyps (growths in the bowel). Polyps are not cancer but could develop into cancer over time. If you’re sent a bowel screening kit, help yourself by remembering to … Continued
Prostate Cancer
Check your risk of Prostate Cancer In partnership with NHS England, the charity Prostate Cancer UK has launched a new campaign encouraging people to check their risk of getting prostate cancer. The online 30-second checker asks some simple questions about age, ethnicity, and family history, offering helpful information and next steps if you might be at risk. … Continued
Enhanced Access Patient Survey
In the future, GP practices in Newcastle will be working together to provide extra appointments outside of usual opening hours. These appointments could be to see a GP, Practice Nurse or other health care professional. We would like to know what patients would value the most from these new appointments, to ensure the new service … Continued