Calm Your Gut is a free patient resource created by our PCN Dietitian to help you better understand your digestive health. 🌿 The resource includes: 🎧 A series of short … [continue] Do you experience bloating, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea or other digestive symptoms?
Today we mark World Hepatitis Day, an international awareness day observed on 28th July each year to highlight viral hepatitis, infections that cause inflammation of the liver, including hepatitis B … [continue] World Hepatitis Day
Beyond the Scales is a free podcast and web app designed to help you make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing. 🌿 Created by our PCN Dietitian, … [continue] Looking for a different approach to weight management?
Today we celebrate International Self Care Day, a global reminder of the importance of looking after your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Small daily actions can make a big difference … [continue] It’s International Self Care Day
Welcome to the second edition of our practice newsletter. Read our latest newsletter to find practice updates, health information and other news. You can: Collect a printed copy from reception. … [continue] Practice Newsletter – July 2026
Do you need help setting up the NHS app, ordering prescriptions, booking appointments, or viewing your medical info on your phone? Come along for friendly, hands-on support from our Practice … [continue] Weekly NHS app drop-in session – Every Tuesday
In May, 429 patients used our online consultation form to get in touch with the surgery. It’s a simple and convenient way to contact us for medical or admin requests … [continue] May 2026 – Online Consultations
May 2026 DNA Figures A huge thank you to everyone who attended their appointment last month 1,175 patients attended, that’s 97.3%. We did have 32 missed appointments, which could have … [continue] May 2026 DNA Figures
We want to hear from YOU.👈🏻 We’re looking for patients to join our Patient Participation Group and help improve services at the practice. Your voice can make a real … [continue] We want to hear from patients!
🌟 New Local Falls Prevention Resource 🌟 We’re pleased to share that the new ‘Steady on Your Feet Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent’ website is now live. This free online resource has … [continue] New Local Falls Prevention Resource
🎧 New Podcast Series from Newcastle North PCN Dietitian, Carrie🎧 Looking for trusted advice on baby care, nutrition, and gut health? Two excellent new podcast series now available: 👶 Series … [continue] New Podcast Series’ from our PCN Dietitian, Carrie!
We’re delighted to introduce the first edition of the Heathcote Street Surgery monthly practice newsletter. 🎉 Each edition will include the latest practice news, important updates, and key messages from … [continue] First edition of our monthly practice newsletter
Not sure you have time to join a group? Good news, our Patient Participation Group is flexible. You can share feedback in a way that suits you! No pressure … [continue] Have you thought about joining our PPG?
You might notice things look a little different, that’s because there’s now a fresh new design, improved access, and some great new features to make managing your health even easier … [continue] The NHS App has had a big update
This year’s theme highlights an urgent global issue: ‘Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma’. Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide, and tragically, hundreds of thousands of deaths … [continue] World Asthma Day 2026
💻 In April, 454 patients used our online consultation system to contact the surgery, thank you for using this quick and convenient service. You can access it via our … [continue] Online Consultations – April 2026
📊 Last month, 97.4% of patients attended their appointments, thank you for helping us keep services running smoothly. However, 35 appointments (2.6%) were missed, which equates to approximately £1,050 … [continue] April Did Not Attend (DNA) Figures.
ou use our GP services, so your voice should help shape it✅ Our Patient Participation Group helps us: • Improve communication. • Develop better services. • Understand what matters to … [continue] Have your say!
Have you ever wanted to have a say in how your surgery operates? Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is your chance to do just that! Our PPG is made … [continue] 🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) 🌟
Today is World Parkinson’s Day, a day to raise awareness of Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological condition that affects the brain. 💙 Parkinson’s happens when nerve cells in the brain that … [continue] Today is World Parkinson’s Day
Are you an unpaid carer looking for support, advice, or just a friendly chat? We’re pleased to share the Carers’ Group, run by North Staffs Carers and our PCN Social … [continue] Carers’ Group in Kidsgrove
Our DNA figures for last month (March 2026) can be seen below. When appointments are not attended and not cancelled: Other patients wait longer to be seen. Appointments go unused. … [continue] March 2026 DNA Figures
Over the Easter bank holiday weekend (3rd – 6th April 2026) our practice will be closed. 🐣 If you need medical help while we are closed: NHS 111 – Visit … [continue] Practice closed for Easter bank holiday weekend
More and more of our patients are now using Online Consultation (Patient Triage) and the feedback is clear, it’s easy, secure, and accessible 🙌 ✅ No waiting on the phone. … [continue] 418 Patients Used Online Consults Last Month! ✨
With the Easter bank holiday weekend (3rd – 6th April 2026) approaching, we would like to remind patients to order repeat prescriptions early to make sure you have enough medication. … [continue] Easter bank holiday reminder – Order your prescriptions early
A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. Every child and young person deserves support, understanding, and someone to talk to. 💛 If you’re a parent … [continue] Children’s mental health matters
Come along to meet our friendly Social Prescriber teams and connect with local organisations offering support, activities, and services to help improve your health and wellbeing. 🌿 🤝 Meet your … [continue] Join us for Social Prescribing Day – 26th March 2026
We’re pleased to share that North Staffs Carers offer a wide range of free support services for unpaid carers across our community. Their support includes: ✔️ One-to-one help from a … [continue] Do you look after a family member or friend? You may be an unpaid carer and support is available!
Summer is just around the corner – is your family ready? Newcastle Central Primary Care Network (PCN) is hosting a free drop-in Community Health Event packed with practical advice, tips, … [continue] 🌞 Get Summer Ready with Our Free Community Health Event 🌞
🚌 The Cancer Awareness Bus is coming to North Staffordshire this March. Speak with NHS cancer experts, learn about screening, and pick up helpful information about early detection. 📍 12 … [continue] Cancer Bus
