Bridges Medical Practice

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

Could you get a little extra help to keep your little one healthy?

If you’re pregnant or you have a child under four, NHS Healthy Start could help with the cost of fruit, veg, milk, and more.

Find out if you’re eligible 👇

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

Lung cancer affects people of all ages, and an early diagnosis can save lives. Knowing the signs—like an ongoing cough or breathlessness—could make all the difference. Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/3zofCVx

05/04/2026

Poorly baby or child this Easter? 🐣

📘 Download the LITTLE ORANGE BOOK! 🧡

It contains online advice for parents of under 5s on a wide range of illnesses in children — from common minor concerns to more serious conditions.

🔎 Search NENC Healthier Together

02/04/2026

Motown Madness every Thursday 💃

These lovely ladies bringing the moves as always… and our little four-legged friend keeping a close eye on things from the sidelines 🐶

Good music, good company and always a laugh just how Thursdays should be ✨

📆 Every Thursday
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 215 High Street NE8 1AS

02/04/2026

Last night’s Men Walking and Talking Gateshead felt like a bit of a milestone.

For the first time, we had the official MWAT flag with us — which saved me a job having to draw it in afterwards. 😅 It also means we get to show with some pride who we are and what we do, week after week, for any man who might need it.

It was also the first time that we had daylight for the entire walk, which made a real difference. Lighter evenings, a bit more energy, and a reminder that things are moving in the right direction.

But more than anything, it was another example of something simple working. A few men turning up. Walking side by side. Talking if they want to, a bit of patter, or just enjoying the walk and the company.

No pressure. No expectations. Just showing up.

And that’s really what this is about. Not big numbers or big moments, but consistency. Creating something that’s there whenever someone feels ready to join.

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, you’d be very welcome on the next one.

And if not, please feel free to share this with someone who might need to know it’s there.

📍 The Staiths Cafe
🗓️ Wednesdays
⏰ set off at 18:30

Men Walking and Talking

02/04/2026

Everyone aged 50-74 will be sent a bowel screening kit every 2 years that could detect cancer before you have any symptoms. Don’t put it off, do your test. It could save your life.

02/04/2026

Worried about your breast pain and what it could mean? Breast pain only is not usually a symptom of cancer but it's natural to be anxious. Put your mind at rest and download this helpful booklet from here 👉 bit.ly/3QR69hH

02/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - we’re sharing the most common symptoms of bowel cancer that you need to be aware of.
It's important to know what's normal for your body, so if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your GP. It’s unlikely to be cancer, but if it is, getting diagnosed early can make all the difference.
Help us raise life-saving awareness by sharing this post 🔁

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - we’re sharing the most common symptoms of bowel cancer that you need to be aware of.

It's important to know what's normal for your body, so if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your GP. It’s unlikely to be cancer, but if it is, getting diagnosed early can make all the difference.

Help us raise life-saving awareness by sharing this post 🔁

01/04/2026

📱🖱️💻Are you a Gateshead resident needing access to a mobile phone, tablet or laptop?📱🖱️💻

The Tech4Communities programme has now opened to applications for devices from people living in Gateshead who need access to a mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Devices that were donated locally have been securely wiped and professional refurbished and are now ready to be distributed to their new homes.

Applying is simple: applicants with a Gateshead address will complete the application form with their details, and list a professional who is unrelated to them who can act as their verifier. They will then be contacted automatically to ask them to confirm that the applicant is in need of one of these devices. After verification is confirmed, and the application approved to receive a device, the Digital Poverty Alliance team will ship the device to the address listed on the application.

Application form:
https://digitalpovertyalliance.org/tech4communities/ (choose the Gateshead option)

‼️Please note the number of devices is limited, and these will be assigned on a first come first served basis‼️

31/03/2026