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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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17/04/2026

🩸 World Haemophilia Day

Today we’re raising awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.

Haemophilia is a condition that affects the blood’s ability to clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery.

This year’s theme is “Diagnosis: First step to care” - because getting a diagnosis is the first step to accessing the right treatment and support.

Many people around the world are still undiagnosed, meaning they may not be getting the care they need.

Signs can include:
• Frequent or unexplained bleeding
• Easy bruising
• Bleeding into joints or muscles
• Prolonged bleeding after cuts or dental work

If you or your child experiences unusual bleeding symptoms, it’s important to speak to a healthcare professional.

16/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It mostly affects people over 60, but it can affect younger people too.

Knowing the signs can make a real difference.

Symptoms to look out for:
• Blood in your poo
• Changes in bowel habits (e.g. looser poo, going more often)
• Ongoing tummy pain or bloating
• Unexplained weight loss
• Feeling very tired for no reason

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s important to get checked.

There is also a lot of support available. Organisations like Macmillan offer help with understanding your diagnosis, emotional support, and practical advice.

📞 Macmillan Support Line: 0808 808 00 00 (8am–8pm, 7 days a week)

14/04/2026

We’ve recently started a 3-month trial of a new AI tool to support our team with things like writing consultation notes.

As part of this, you may be asked whether you’re happy for the tool to be used.

Your choice always comes first. If you’d prefer not to use it, just let us know - your care will not be affected in any way, no matter what you choose.

This trial is about helping us work more efficiently so we can focus more time on patient care, while keeping your information safe and secure.

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the team.

10/04/2026

Meningitis is a serious infection that affects the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone, but babies, young children and young adults are most at risk.

Common symptoms include:
• Fever
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or difficulty waking
• Confusion
• Vomiting
• Cold hands and feet, limb pain, pale or mottled skin

A rash that does not fade when pressed can also be a sign - but not everyone gets a rash.

📞 Call 999 or go to A&E if symptoms are severe
📱 Contact NHS 111 for urgent advice

Vaccinations offer protection against some types of meningitis, so it’s important to keep up to date with routine immunisations.

07/04/2026

🌍 World Health Day 2026

This year’s theme is “Together for health. Stand with science.”

One powerful example of how science protects our health is HPV vaccines.

HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing infections and reducing the risk of cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. It’s a simple step that can have a lifelong impact.

By choosing evidence-based care, we can protect ourselves, our families and future generations.

05/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter from Marine Avenue Medical Centre

Wishing all our patients a safe and happy Easter.

If you need medical advice over the bank holiday period, please remember:
📞 Contact NHS 111 for urgent medical help
🚨 Call 999 in an emergency

We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take some time to rest and recharge. 💙

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04/04/2026

🗣️ Patient Participation Group (PPG) - We’d like your views

We’re keen to understand how useful patients find our page, so we can keep improving access and communication.

Your views help shape how the practice develops and ensure changes reflect what matters most to our patients.

💬 Please share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeu-3JIz_VtwZrlrDiJ_KFUre9lMv-qr8E2R88hrY7sf1l1w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you for helping us improve care for our community.

31/03/2026

📢 Mounjaro on the NHS: What You Need to Know

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) may be prescribed on the NHS – but only for patients who meet very specific criteria set by NHS England.

🔹 Cohort 1 eligibility for obesity includes:
A BMI of 40 or higher, or 37.5 or higher if you are from a South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean background
AND
At least 4 of the following health conditions: Hypertension (and receiving treatment), High cholesterol or on statins, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes.

At Marine Avenue, we estimate very few patients will meet the criteria initially. If you think you may qualify, we recommend reading the full NHS guidance first, then getting in touch.

⚠️ Please note: Mounjaro cannot be prescribed on request and is not suitable for everyone.

28/03/2026

💜 Sexual health support is available

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing -and support is available if you need it.

Whether you need advice, testing, contraception, or treatment, there are confidential services available both locally and online.

Online resources:
💻 NHS Sexual Health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/
💻 Find a local sexual health clinic: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health

You can also contact the practice if you’d prefer to speak to a member of our team.

There’s no need to feel embarrassed - help is available, and everything is handled confidentially.

26/03/2026

🩺 Bowel cancer screening has improved

The NHS has increased the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening, helping to detect potential issues earlier than before.

Early detection can make a big difference. Screening is designed to spot signs of bowel cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

If you’re invited for screening, it’s important to take part. The test can be done at home and is quick and simple to complete.

If you notice symptoms such as:
• Blood in your poo
• Changes in bowel habits
• Ongoing stomach pain
Please contact the practice.

Taking part in screening is one of the easiest ways to protect your health.

24/03/2026

📞 In February, we answered 4,578 calls - enough to keep our phone lines busy every working day, from opening time to close.

Behind every one of those calls was a patient needing an appointment, support or reassurance - and our reception and admin team worked hard to make sure those calls were answered as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We know contacting the practice isn’t always easy, especially during busy periods, and we’d like to thank our patients for their patience and understanding while our team supports a high volume of requests every day.

We’ll continue working to improve access and keep patients informed about the best ways to contact the practice. 💙

Thank you for your continued support.

21/03/2026

🗣️ Patient Participation Group (PPG) - We’d like your views

We’re keen to understand what patients value most when they get in touch with the practice, so we can keep improving access and communication.

Your views help shape how the practice develops and ensure changes reflect what matters most to our patients.

💬 Please share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJyMYTnJ5gqvW33trmOaCOM3L6PiqERDppqTaAPneuGpjS2A/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us improve care for our community. 💙

Address

Marine Avenue
Whitley Bay
NE263LW

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://www.marineavenuemc-whitleybay.nhs.uk/

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