Chainbridge Medical Partnership

10/04/2026

Testicular cancer commonly affects people between the ages of 15-45. Although rare, it is important to self-check for testicular cancer once a month and to know what does and doesn’t feel normal for you bit.ly/36b1ROh Macmillan Cancer Support

We explain how to check your testicles and what to look for. Doing this regularly can help find a testicular cancer earlier, when it is easier to treat.

07/04/2026

31/03/2026

Thousands of Health and Social Care staff want to stop smoking but finding the time can be tough. That’s why all NHS and Social Care staff across can access FREE stop smoking support. Visit https://smokefreeapp.com/referral-nhs/ to sign up.

31/03/2026

Bowel Cancer Screening can spot the signs early before you notice anything is wrong. If you’re aged 50 –74 and have received your free NHS bowel screening kit, don’t put it off — Do the test, It could save your life.
📞 For support call: 0800 707 6060

04/03/2026

Symptoms of brain tumours vary from person to person and include headaches, changes in vision, seizures, nausea & dizziness, tiredness, loss of taste & smell. Experiencing these symptoms does not automatically mean you have a brain tumour, but it is important to get checked by your GP. Find out more from brainstrust

👉 brainstrust.org.uk/symptoms

Worried about brain tumours symptoms? Read trusted information on brain tumour symptoms and diagnosis from brainstrust, brain tumour charity.

04/03/2026

📆13th – 16th of April 2026
The Gateshead Health & Care Youth Academy is a Gateshead Cares initiative targeting learners aged 13-18 from underrepresented groups who are interested in careers within the health and care sector.

They have volunteers from the local health and care sector in Gateshead delivering interactive sessions to provide insights into various job roles and career paths, highlighting opportunities beyond traditional roles such as general Doctors and Nurses. See attached poster for QR link or booking link: https://medtribe.com/courses/gateshead-health-care-youth-academy?utm_medium=copy-link&utm_source=share-modal

17/02/2026

📆Cancer Prevention Action Week 17th - 23rd Feb
Cancer screening saves lives. If you're invited, please - don't ignore the letter

12/02/2026

Oesophageal cancer. Difficult to say and difficult to swallow – it's cancer of the food pipe. Other symptoms include sickness, a hoarse voice, chest pain… find out more from Heartburn Cancer UK so you know when to visit your GP bit.ly/4jPym6l

04/02/2026

📆4th Feb World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, let’s honour those we’ve lost, support those living with
cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options.
World Cancer Day

03/02/2026

February marks Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

Oesophageal cancer is a priority for Guts UK Charity, as this cancer has been over-looked for decades.

Discover how you can help save lives, and empower people to seek help sooner. Together, we can improve oesophageal cancer survival rates. https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/awareness-dates/oesophageal-cancer-awareness-month/

26/01/2026

If you have reached menopause and are concerned about ovarian cancer, you can now self-refer for an ultrasound. See the leaflet below for more information.

22/01/2026

Love Your Liver- 9 in 10 cases of liver disease could be prevented. Love Your Liver is our national awareness campaign devoted to liver health.
Around 1 in 10 people receiving a free liver scan on our Love Your Liver roadshow have signs of possible liver damage. And 1 in 40 could already have advanced levels of liver scarring. For more information visit: https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/love-your-liver/