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13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

11/04/2026

Today is World Parkinson's Day.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about the condition ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

09/04/2026

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

With one of the biggest racing events of the year taking place, if you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s gambling, help and support is available.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults.

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

03/04/2026

Be prepared over the Easter holidays by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home🩹

Paracetamol, plasters, indigestion remedy, allergy relief and anti-diarrhoeal medicine are a good place to start!

Your local pharmacist can give you more advice.

Find your nearest pharmacy by searching 🔎 NHS find a pharmacy

Your nearest pharmacy opening times over Easter:

Good Friday:
Boots Manor Walks ➡️ 10am - 4pm
Northumbria Way Pharmacy ➡️ 2pm - 5pm
Asda Blyth ➡️ 10am - 4pm
Blyth Healthcare ➡️ 9am - 2pm

Easter Sunday:
Northumbria Way Pharmacy ➡️ 2pm - 5pm
Blyth Healthcare ➡️ 9am - 2pm

Monday 6th April:
Northumbria Way Pharmacy ➡️ 2pm - 5pm
Asda Blyth ➡️ 10am - 4pm
Blyth Healthcare ➡️ 9am - 2pm

03/04/2026

✝️Good Friday✝️

The Walk of Witness will go ahead on Friday- meet at 11.30am at Seven Oaks Park, we'll walk through Manor Walks and the cross will be erected on the hill behind Sainsbury's petrol station.
Later on at 1.30pm there will be a reflection service in St Nicholas Church. ' An hour at the cross' which will be led by Rev. Brogan Hume.

(Photo by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash)

25/03/2026

We're changing how less healthy food and drink is defined and addressing the hidden sugars in food and drinks.

This could mean 110,000 fewer child obesity cases and more junk food products facing restrictions on ads and promotions.

Lear more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-consultation-to-help-children-to-enjoy-healthier-diets

22/03/2026

If you are unsure if your child is up to date with vaccinations the easiest way to check is to look at your child’s red book or speak to your health visitor. If your child has missed a vaccination, please contact your GP practice to book an appointment as soon as you can to make sure they have maximum protection against disease.

For more information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr