Newburn Surgery

06/05/2026

Skin cancer is often found by people themselves.
✔️ Check your skin
✔️ Notice changes
✔️ Get concerns checked
Early diagnosis saves lives.

23/04/2026

Small children aren’t the only ones at risk of swallowing magnets. Many teens and tweens have accidentally swallowed them too.

One common scenario is when they try to create a fake tongue piercing using two magnetic balls and accidentally swallow them.

It happens so easily. But the magnets can attract to each other inside the body, sticking together and tearing holes in your child’s gut. This can cause life-changing injuries.

⚠️Please talk to older children about the dangers of putting magnets in or near their mouths.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/

23/04/2026

Denise, one of our lovely receptionists, is retiring and today is her last day at the surgery. Please join all the staff at Newburn Surgery in wishing her a very long, healthy and happy retirement. Enjoy every minute Denise.

17/04/2026

Have you had a positive pregnancy test?

You can now self‑refer to Maternity Services for care and support.

01/04/2026

Please note that the Practice will be closed over the Easter bank holiday period on the following days:-

Friday, 3rd April (Good Friday) - Closed
Monday, 6th April (Easter Monday) - Closed

We will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April at 8am.

For urgent medical assistance please contact NHS 111 or dial 999 in the case of emergencies.

30/03/2026

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

Staff Training

The Surgery will close at 12.00pm on Thursday 19th March and will reopen at 8.30am on Friday 20th March.

If you need URGENT medical assistance during this time please ring 111

13/03/2026

‼️Incoming‼️

Our PPG (patient participation group) Have kindly volunteered their time to host drop in sessions in our waiting area on the dates below. This is to help anyone who wants a hand to navigate our new online triage tool, before the practice switches to a total triage system on Monday 30th March.
Our first session is tomorrow between 2pm-4pm. Stop by and drop in 💙

05/03/2026

Have you had your shingles vaccine? 💉

National data shows that less than half of eligible adults in the UK are taking up their free shingles vaccine in their first year of eligibility.

Who is eligible?
• People who turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023
• If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you'll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70 up until your 80th birthday
• Severely immunosuppressed people aged 18+

Shingles can be painful, and for some people, lead to serious complications. Getting vaccinated gives the best protection.

👉 If you or a loved one is eligible, check whether you’ve had your vaccine — and if not, book an appointment at your GP practice.