Newcastle North PCN

We finish this series with a really important reminder: You are more than just a number   I’ll talk about: - Why we use numbers — and why they’re not everything   What really matters If you’ve felt judged before   Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-man...

This episode is for you if you’ve ever started losing weight and felt motivated — only to hit a point where nothing seems to work anymore, and the scales won’t budge — you’re not alone. That’s called a plateau — and it’s completely normal.  I’ll talk about the following topics: - What is a weight loss plateau? What is your metabolism?   The body’s thermostat — your set point   Whether you can you...

Beyond the Scales is an 8-part podcast created by Carrie Eckersley, the PCN Dietitian for patients in our Primary Care Network who are living with excess weight. This series aims to overcome these barriers and help you achieve your goals. There are 8 Episodes, with one bonus episode to support you going forward. All episodes are under 5 minutes in duration and are designed to be practical, honest,...

Katie MacKenzie from Audley Health Centre talks about the Cervical Cancer Screening process. In this episode, Katie discusses various aspects of the test, talks through the process and tries to allay any concerns you may have. Katie  covers topics such as: - The statistics behind Cervical Cancer rates. Who is eligible. Ways in which they can help reduce your anxiety What happens if HPV is detected...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter podcast has information on some of the achievements made by the PCN over the last year (2023-24) It also has information on: - The appointment of Dr Rao as Clinical Director of the PCN. Monthly Digital Health workshops that are being run across the 5 surgeries of the PCN. NHS Digital and On-line consultation. Here is a link to the Newcastle North...

Claire Knight who is the Operations Manager for the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN) talks about the PCN and covers the following topics: - What is a PCN? Why do we have to be in a PCN? Who is in the PCN? What services are offered by the PCN? How does the Newcastle North PCN compare to other PCNs? Here is a link to the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) website if you would li...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter podcast gives information on Support for Falls Prevention. It also has articles on: - Digital Drop-in sessions The NHS App Online Consultations Prostate Cancer, including the 30 Second Risk Checker Here are the links to the services that were mentioned in the podcast: - Dr Rao’s YouTube video on the symptoms of prostate cancer and what to do if yo...

Carrie Eckersley who is the Dietitian for the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN) talks about weight management and obesity. Some of the topics covered by Carrie in this podcast include: - How are weight management and obesity defined? Health risks associated with carrying excess weight. Some of the root causes of obesity. Support that is available to help you manage your weight. Weight los...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter covers Early Cancer Diagnosis and the NHS Screening programmes: - Breast Cancer screening Cervical Cancer screening Bowel Cancer screening It also has articles on: - The Autumn COVID and Flu vaccinations Digital Drop-in sessions Online Consultations For more information on cancer screening programmes please follow this link NHS England » Screening...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter cover Access Improvement Plans, including topics on: - Websites Online Consultations Telephone Systems and ‘Cloud Telephony’ It also has articles on: - The specialists in the PCN team Access to GP records and online access Patient Feedback Links to the Practice websites: - Audley Health Centre    Heathcote Street Surgery     Dr Harbidge & Part...

Sleepstation is an initiative that is being supported by the NHS and is a drug-free way of helping people sleep better without pills. The online course is clinically proven to combat even the most severe insomnia. Insomnia is the most common of all sleep disorders but most people don’t know where to go for help. All too often, people resort to taking sleeping pills in an attempt to gain control ov...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter is feedback on the recent Patient Satisfaction Survey. It also has articles on: - Sleepstation, which is a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that can help you sleep better after just four sessions. Green Social Prescribing which is available for Children and young people. The Sleepstation programme  - You can ask your doctor to refe...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter discusses feedback on the recent Patient Satisfaction Survey. It also has articles on: - Vaccination update for COVID & Flu jabs Sleepstation, a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that can help you sleep better after just four sessions. Everyonehealth, a NHS initiative to help people improve their health by offering a number of f...

The main article in this edition of the newsletter discusses the Enhanced Access offerings from the PCN and the proposed changes. It has articles on: - Vaccination update for COVID & Flu jabs Congratulations to Ernie Green, NHS Midlands volunteer winner Talke Clinic Community Garden A reminder to make sure that your mobile contact number held by the surgery is up to date. Click here to subscri...

Episode description This edition of the newsletter focuses on early cancer diagnosis and prevention It has articles and links on: - Bowel Cancer Screening Prostate Cancer Cervical Screening Breast Cancer Screening Bowel Cancer Screening contact details and links: - Contact details and information sources: - ·       Freephone number 0800 707 60 60 ·    &...

In this episode, Carole, the lead nurse for Bowel Cancer screening, and Angie Power the programme Manager talk about Bowel Cancer Screening. Bowel Cancer Screening is a way of testing healthy people to see if they show any early signs of cancer. Bowel cancer screening can save lives. Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every...

Suzannah Hollinshead is the Health & Wellbeing coach for the PCN and talks about a new initiative - Navigating the Menopause Sessions. In the podcast she outlines the purpose of the sessions which are designed to support patients to navigate both the menopause and the perimenopause (the years leading up to the menopause). Information on this initiative can also be found on Issue 6 of the NN-PC...

The opening item of this edition of the newsletter talks about the status of the Learning Disability Health Checks. It also contains: - Information about Navigating the Menopause sessions available to patients. Information on the First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist. A reminder about Cervical Screening. An item about the help available for people recovering from COVID-19 A Covid-19 vaccinati...

The main feature of the newsletter is and update on the PCN Staff and services available. There is also: - An update on the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme. An article on ordering prescriptions and the closure of the POD. Details on how to get the NHS APP. An article on the launch of the NN-PCN Podcast show. Links referenced in the Podcast: - Dementia carers can self-refer by phone at 01782...

Zoe, the Clinical Pharmacist that works with Mount Road Practice explains all about Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and how it can save time and effort for both the patient and the Practice. Please note that not all patients who have regular prescriptions are suitable for the service, but the surgery will contact you if you are eligible. Why not have a listen and find out what it's all about.

As one of the services offered by the NN-PCN, Margaret Hurley talks about Social Prescribing Have you ever heard people talking about Social Prescribing and wondered what it is? In this episode Margaret Hurley explains what Social prescribing is all about and how you can access the service. Please contact your surgery if you feel you could benefit from this service.

This episode is about two new services that are offered by the PCN: -  Admiral Dementia Nursing Health & Wellbeing coaching Sheridan Coker is the Dementia Nurse and explains how she is able to support dementia sufferers as well as families and carers. This service is available via your surgery. Further details on how to access he services are included in the podcast. You can follow this link t...

This trailer is intended to give the listener as outline of what the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) is, which surgeries are members and the aims of the podcast. NN-PCN Newsletter subscription Link - http://eepurl.com/hiRJrv   What is a PCN? - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/ppg-overview