Sunniside Pharmacy

01/09/2025

👩‍⚕️ Do you know the symptoms of cervical cancer? The most common symptoms include:

Vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you after menopause, between regular periods or after s*x.
Unexplained pain in your lower back or between your hip bones (pelvis).
Pain or discomfort during s*x.
Changes to vaginal discharge.

These symptoms are not usually cervical cancer, but it's important to contact your GP and get them checked out. Don't wait for cervical screening (a smear test). If your GP asks you to go into the surgery, don't worry - they have measures in place to keep you safe from coronavirus.

31/08/2025

We’ve seen lots of you recently with nasty insect bites

Here’s some top tips

20/08/2025

The Talk To Us campaign, organised by the Samaritans, aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the availability of emotional support.

Learn more - https://gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/2025/07/01/24-july-is-samaritans-awareness-day/


Samaritans

20/08/2025

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.

Tests could put your mind at rest.

Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.

Contact your GP practice.

https://gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/2025/01/21/help-us-help-you-cancer-early-diagnosis/

20/08/2025

Activate! with Joe Wicks. The series promotes short bursts of movement through fun, accessible content that can be easily integrated into your day, whether at home, school, summer clubs or on the go – getting children moving over the summer and beyond.

https://gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/2025/07/22/activate-with-joe-wicks/

31/07/2025

Sad day tomorrow as we say goodbye to our beautiful pharmacy technician Elizabeth as she heads off into the land of retirement

We wish her all the very best and a very relaxing enjoyable retirement

Thank you for all of your hard work Elizabeth we miss you already

26/07/2025

ACTIVATE with Joe Wicks is here for the summer to help keep kids active...

From Tuesday 15th July, children across the country are being inspired to move more this summer, with the launch of a new animated series, Activate, co-created by fitness coach, Joe Wicks MBE, and Studio AKA, the team behind ‘Hey Duggee’, and is backed by the government as part of a new partnership to reach schools and families across the country.

Physical activity is essential for growing bodies and minds. But over half (53%) of UK children are not meeting daily activity guidelines. Backed by the Department of Health & Social Care,Department for Education and Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Activate aims to help address inactivity among children by getting children moving and making fitness fun.

The series promotes short bursts of movement through fun, accessible content that can be easily integrated into your day, whether at home, school, summer clubs or on the go – getting children moving over the summer and beyond.

Each 5-minute episode features an animated Joe Wicks, alongside original characters known as the Activators, and upbeat music courtesy of Universal Music UK, who are the exclusive music partners. The first episode of ‘Activate’ will be available on 15th July for free on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ with further episodes released weekly over the holidays.

https://gatesheadinnerwestpcn.co.uk/2025/07/22/activate-with-joe-wicks/





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23/07/2025

From 25 July to 30 July, some NHS services may be affected due to strike action.

Please continue to attend your hospital, GP, and dental appointments unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

Only phone 999 if it is life-threatening. If you need other medical help, use NHS 111 online.

19/07/2025

08/07/2025

As part of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to its Green Plan and environmental sustainability, we once again took part in No Mow May, a national initiative that encourages organisations and individuals to leave grass unmown during May to help wild plants and pollinators thrive.

08/07/2025

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