Newcastle North PCN

18/09/2026

Looking for a friendly face, a cuppa and a good chat?

Why not pop along to The Chatty Cafe Scheme at Toby Carvery, Talke.

📍Toby Carvery, Congleton Road, Talke, ST7 1LW
🗓️ Every Monday (Starting Monday 21st September)
⏰ 9:30am – 11:00am

Hosted by a friendly volunteer, the 'Chatter & Natter table' is a relaxed, welcoming space for people of all ages to come together and talk.

No agenda, no pressure - just relaxed chats 💛


For more information visit ⬇️
https://thechattycafescheme.co.uk/venue/toby-carvery-talke/

17/09/2026

Newcastle North PCN is on Instagram 📸

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16/09/2026

Why Am I Tired All The Time? 😴

In her latest blog, Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley explains that tiredness is common and can have many different causes.

The key message is that low energy is a signal to understand, not something to feel guilty about.

📖 Read the full blog here ⬇️
https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/pcn-blogs/why-am-i-tired-all-the-time-by-carrie-eckersley-pcn-dietitian/

16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views, your feedback really does make a difference! 💙

Last month, 53 patients shared their views through our Friends & Family Test, with 92.4% rating our service as Good or Very Good.

We’re so grateful for your kind comments about our team. Your feedback is shared with staff and helps us understand what’s working well, as well as where we can improve.

View our past Friends & Family Test results: https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/friends-and-family-test-results

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

🌿 Food Allergy or Sensitive Gut?

Do you ever wonder whether a particular food is causing your tummy troubles?

In her latest blog, Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley looks at the difference between a true food allergy and a sensitive gut and why digestive symptoms aren’t always caused by the food itself.

The blog explores:
🧠 The important gut-brain connection
💭 How stress, sleep, hormones, illness and routines can affect your gut
🥗 Why cutting out lots of foods may not always be the answer
🔎 The concerns around commercial food sensitivity tests
🌱 Why looking for patterns, rather than blaming individual foods, can be more helpful

📖 Read the full blog here ⬇️

Food Allergy or Sensitive Gut by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, explores why digestive symptoms are not always caused by a food allergy. While food allergies are real and deserve proper medical assessment, many symptoms can also be linke...

13/09/2026

World Sepsis Day is held on 13th September every year, bringing people and organisations around the world together to raise awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is a major global health challenge, affecting millions of people every year and contributing to approximately one in five deaths worldwide.

Many infections that can lead to sepsis can be prevented through measures such as vaccination, infection prevention and control, and clean care. When sepsis does occur, early recognition, timely diagnosis, and appropriate treatment can save lives and reduce the risk of death and long-term disability.

The following symptoms might indicate sepsis:
▪️ Slurred speech or confusion
▪️ Extreme shivering or muscle pain, fever
▪️ Passing no urine all day
▪️ Severe breathlessness
▪️ It feels like you’re going to die
▪️ Skin mottled or discoloured

For more information visit ⬇️
https://www.worldsepsisday.org/wsd2026

11/09/2026

Newcastle North PCN is on Instagram 📸

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02/09/2026

⚖️ Weight loss plateaus are normal

Have you ever been working hard on your weight management and wondered why the scales have suddenly stopped moving?

In her latest blog, Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley explains why weight loss plateaus are a normal part of the process — and why a pause on the scales doesn’t mean you’ve failed. 💚

The blog looks at:
📉 Why weight can naturally go up and down
💧 How fluid, hormones, illness and other factors can affect the scales
🔄 How your body adapts as your weight changes
🔎 How to look beyond a single weigh-in and consider the bigger picture
🌱 Small, gentle changes that may help
❤️ Why maintaining your weight can also be progress

📖 Read the full blog here ⬇️

Weight Loss Plateaus Are Normal by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, explores why weight loss does not always follow a straight line and why reaching a plateau does not mean you have failed or done anything wrong.The blog explains how day-t...

28/08/2026

👶 Infant Feeding Without Overthinking It

Feeding a new baby can sometimes feel overwhelming, with lots of questions about milk, crying, reflux, feeding patterns and whether something is “normal”.

In her latest blog, Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley offers a calm and reassuring way to think about feeding in those early months. 💚

The blog looks at:
🍼 Understanding your baby’s hunger and fullness cues
💕 Why crying doesn’t always mean hunger
🌿 Reflux and when feeding may need checking
🥛 Understanding possible allergies without jumping to conclusions
🤍 Taking the pressure off parents to get everything “perfect”

📖 Read the full blog here ⬇️

Infant Feeding Without Overthinking It by Carrie Eckersley (PCN Dietitian)This blog, by Newcastle North PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley, offers a calm and reassuring guide to feeding babies in the early months. It explores common concerns such as feeding patterns, crying, reflux and possible allergie...