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GP Surgery based in Newcastle City Centre.

19/11/2025

❗️If you are a registered patient and have been/ would like to be referred to an ADHD clinic please read below important information❗️

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From 1st of December 2023, we no longer accept new Shared Care Agreements. We have made this difficult decision jointly with our neighbouring practices in Newcastle East Primary Care Network 👥

A Shared Care agreement is when a specialist ask a GP practice to take on responsibility for prescribing and monitoring medications usually only issued by those specialists.

Shared Care Agreements are not a ‘core’ part of our work in General Practice. By that, we mean they are not part of our NHS contract and not something we receive any additional support or resources to provide.

This means that if you are wanting to be referred, or are currently being seen at a specialist clinic for ADHD, any prescribing or monitoring for medication CANNOT be given by this practice and you will need to continue this with the clinic. This includes any medication you have been given by your previous GP practice under a Shared Care Agreement they have signed.

Please visit the General Information page on our website (linked below) and you will find a more information about this under the 'Policies' tab ➡️ https://newcastlemedical.co.uk/general-information/ 💻

18/11/2025

💙This month is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood sugar (glucose) level to become too high. This happens when your body does not make enough/any of a hormone called insulin or the insulin does not work properly. Insulin helps your body use the glucose for energy, and without insulin the level becomes too high 👫

There are three different types of diabetes:
- Type 1 - Cannot be prevented and is usually diagnosed in childhood but you can get it at any age.
- Type 2 - Can sometimes be prevented or stopped with treatment and lifestyle changes.
- Gestational - Can happen during pregnancy and usually goes away you've given birth

Symptoms include:
- feeling thirsty all the time
- peeing more frequently
- feeling tired
- losing weight without trying

You can reduce your risk of getting type 2 and gestational diabetes by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight 🧡

If you or your child are having these symptoms, contact your GP to book an appointment as soon as possible📱

For more information you can visit the NHS website ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/💻

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17/11/2025

❗❗We will be closed today from 12:30pm to 1:15pm for a Staff Meeting❗❗

Our phone lines will be turned off during this time and the surgery will be closed.

14/11/2025

💙This month is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Mouth Cancer is more common in men than women, and affects 650,000 people per year worldwide Last year 10,825 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer, and 3637 of these people passed away from the cancer. 👫

Symptoms include:
- an ulcer that lasts more than 3 weeks
- a red or white patch inside your mouth
- a lump in your mouth or on your lip
- pain inside your mouth
- difficulty swallowing
- difficulty speaking or hoarse/croaky voice
- a lump in your neck or throat
- losing weight without trying

You can be treated for these symptoms at a dentist or GP. To find your nearest dentist you can visit the NHS website ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist/ 💻

These very common symptoms that may be caused by other conditions and it does not definitely mean you have mouth cancer, but it is important to get it checked👩‍⚕️

For more information you can visit the Mouth Cancer Foundation website ➡ https://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/ or the NHS website ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mouth-cancer/ 📱

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13/11/2025

'Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there's a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen).' 🧑‍⚕️

All men living in England are invited for AAA screening the year they turn 65, this is because men are six times mote likely to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm than women 🧍

Around 1 in 92 men who are screened will have an AAA . Around 5,000 men aged 65 and over in England and Wales die from a ruptured AAA every year. Deaths from ruptured AAA account for 1.7% of all deaths in men aged 65 and over 👫

Some people are at a higher risk of getting an AAA, this includes:
- You are 4 times more likely to have one if people in your family have had/has one
- If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease you can double your risk of getting one
- If you smoke, you are 15 times more likely to get on one

For more information you can visit the NHS website ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/ 💻

For more information you can visit the Gateshead Health NHS website ➡ https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/aaa/ 📱

12/11/2025

We have had a increased number of patients requesting Mounjaro for weight loss treatment, but unfortunately most patients are not eligible for it on the NHS. Here is the information you need to know.🧑‍⚕️

'Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is suitable for adults living with obesity and other weight-related health problems. You MAY be eligible if you have a BMI of 40 or more and have AT LEAST 4 of these weight-related health conditions':
- type 2 diabetes
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- abnormal blood fats
- obstructive sleep apnoea

If you meet these criteria it does not necessarily mean you will be able to get it on the NHS. There is a very limited amount of this treatment the NHS are able to fund across Newcastle. Along with meeting the criteria, the NHS also wants patients to have tried multiple courses of therapy and/or other medications to help with weight loss. 👫

The patients who are not eligible or are unable to be funded by the NHS have been advised that if they are wanting to try Mounjaro they would have to seek it privately.

For more information on Mounjaro and other weight loss treatments you can visit the NHS website here ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/📱

11/11/2025

💚November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

It mainly affects older people and is very rare in younger than 40. More than 4 our of 10 people diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK are aged 75 and older 👫

Symptoms include: a persistent cough, coughing up blood, persistent breathlessness, unexplained tiredness and weight loss and an ache or pain when breathing or coughing.

If you have any of these symptoms it is unlikely to be cancer but it is always best to get it checked out by the GP just to be sure 👩‍⚕️

You can learn more about Lung Cancer signs and symptoms using the NHS website here ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cancer/ 💻

You can also visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website for information on how to show your support this month ➡ https://www.macmillan.org.uk/.../lung-cancer-awareness-month 📱

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11/11/2025

❗️❗️We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phones, we are working on resolving the issue❗️❗️

We are open as normal from 8am to 6pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

07/11/2025

It's Movember 2025 💜

'A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by su***de every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all su***des.'

You can join the thousands of others this month by growing a moustache and raising money to better men's health! 🧔

For more information on how to get involved you can visit the Movemeber website here➡ https://uk.movember.com/support-us/grow💻

06/11/2025

From 1st October 2025 to 31st October 2025 there were 205 appointments that patients DID NOT ATTEND that were not cancelled or re-arranged.❗️

Every appointment missed is one that could've been used by someone in need.👩‍⚕️

If you know you cannot make an appointment or no longer need it please let us know.

You can do this through the NHS app or by contacting reception on 0191 232 2973📱

For more information on how to book, cancel and change appointments you can visit the NHS website ➡️https://www.nhs.uk/give-feedback-about-the-nhs-website/find-out-how-to-book-cancel-or-change-an-appointment/ 📱

05/11/2025

❗️❗️The surgery is closed today from 12pm for Staff Training❗❗️

We will re-open on Thursday 6th November 2025 from 8am to 6pm.

If you need medical advice during this time, they are advised to telephone 111 or 999 for an emergency 📞

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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Website

http://www.newcastlemedical.co.uk/

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