Gosforth and Jesmond Health

13/01/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

You can usually treat yourself at home, but the most important thing is to rest and have lots of fluids.

Visit ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/norovirus/

12/01/2026

🧠 Taking a moment to pause and reflect on your alcohol choices can be one of the first steps toward better health.
Small changes can lead to big improvements in wellbeing.

👉 Read more: https://gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/2026/01/pausing-and-reflecting-on-our-alcohol-choices/


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12/01/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking?

Every step toward a smoke-free life is a step toward better health and wellbeing 💙

Discover practical tips and local support to help you on your journey ➡️ Read more:
https://gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/2026/01/taking-steps-toward-a-smoke%e2%80%91free-life%ef%bf%bc/

11/01/2026

🩺 NHS letters, test results, or even conversations at the surgery can sometimes sound like a different language.

Our Patient’s Jargon Buster helps you understand what those words and abbreviations really mean.
Because your health should never feel like a mystery.

Read more →
https://gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/2025/09/understanding-your-health-a-patients-jargon-buster/

10/01/2026

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life.



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10/01/2026

Catching cancer early helps you stay well. Knowing what to look for can make a real difference.

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09/01/2026

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over 45. One in 8 men will get prostate cancer.

The signs aren't always obvious early, so knowing your risk is vital.

➡️ Click here to learn more, and how to check your risk in 30 seconds:

https://gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/2024/11/understanding-your-risk-of-prostate-cancer/

09/01/2026

💊 Winter sniffles, coughs, and colds?

Think Pharmacy First!

For seasonal minor illnesses like sore throats, coughs, or colds, your local pharmacist can help — often faster than seeing a GP.

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/pharmacy-first/

09/01/2026

Your next trip to the loo could be a lifesaver.

Catching bowel cancer early significantly boosts treatment success.

If you're between 56 and 74, expect a bowel cancer screening kit in your mailbox every two years.

Keep it handy by the toilet—don’t delay, take action today!

https://gosforthjesmondhealth.co.uk/Resources/video-how-to-use-the-nhs-bowel-cancer-screening-kit/

09/01/2026

08/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

08/01/2026

Vaccines can protect you and your baby.

Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

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