Chainbridge Medical Partnership

07/09/2026

📆 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly and usually needs urgent treatment. Symptoms can be easy to miss and may feel like other illnesses, such as ongoing tiredness or weakness, frequent bruising, or infections that are hard to shake. Find out more from .charity 👉 rebrand.ly/vr0zcyd

01/09/2026

📆September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
When your child has been diagnosed with cancer it is a confusing and frightening time. can help with the practical side of things with their Parent Pack such as where to park, discounted hotels etc while your child is undergoing treatment. For more information visit childrenscancernorth.org.uk/how-we-help

We already provide support to children going through treatment for cancer, we fund early phase trials and we support research to make treatments less harsh but more effective.

26/08/2026

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26/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Please find attached information on our ADHD and Mental Health therapy group ran by Gateshead Talking Therapies. This group is open to anyone 16+ with a Gateshead GP, for those who are awaiting a diagnosis or have been diagnosed with ADHD.

Please note you MUST self refer to attend one of these sessions.

You can self refer by calling 0191 5243600 or visiting https://www.stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk/GTT-Self-Refer/self-referral

18/08/2026

Smoking and alcohol are the two biggest risk factors in developing head and neck cancer, especially when combined. Visit nhs.uk/better-health/ to get lots of help and support to cut down, or better still, to quit completely.

Helping you make healthy changes. Find practical tools and support, free apps and trusted advice to help you lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less alcohol.

12/08/2026

Drinking too much alcohol can contribute to serious illness, including cancer. But there's some easy changes you can make to help you cut down. share 10 tips to reduce your intake 👉 bit.ly/3PLp3X1

Cutting down on alcohol is good for your health in many different ways – and it will reduce your risk of cancer too. Many governments share guidelines on how much alcohol to drink – but our evidence shows that there is no safe level of alcohol.

10/08/2026

Things that cause stress are different for everybody, but we all experience it at some point. Too much stress is bad for our physical and mental health. Better Health offer some top tips here to help you cope bit.ly/3ZhvZNI

Find out about the symptoms of stress, possible causes and ways to manage stress. Plus get your self-care plan with tips and advice.

07/08/2026

Checking your breasts or chest regularly helps you learn what looks and feels normal for you. This makes it easier to notice any changes that could be a sign of a condition such as breast cancer. For advice, visit https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

Find out how to check your breasts or chest (also known as a self-examination), what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you notice a change that is not normal for you.

05/08/2026

Ready to quit smoking? There’s no time like the present. Find lots of free support here nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.