Chesterton Surgery

25/08/2026

Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting tomorrow 📢

Our next PPG meeting is taking place tomorrow at the practice.

If you are a patient and would like to share your views, ideas or feedback to help us improve our services, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Wednesday 26th August 2026
🕐 1pm-2pm
📍 Heathcote Street Surgery

We look forward to seeing you!

18/08/2026

Welcome to the third edition of our practice newsletter. 📰

In our monthly newsletters you'll find updates on practice news, key announcements and messages from across Primary Care. 💬

You can pick up a copy of our current newsletter from reception, or visit ⬇️
https://www.heathcotestreetsurgery.nhs.uk/patient-info/practice-newsletter/

03/08/2026

Weekly NHS app drop-in session📱

Need help using the app - ordering prescriptions, booking appointments, or viewing your medical info on your phone?

Come along for friendly, hands-on support from our Practice Co-ordinator!

📅 Every Tuesday
🕐 9am - 11am
📍 Heathcote Street Surgery

No appointment necessary, just call into the practice.

31/07/2026

Are you expecting a baby or navigating the ups and downs of life with a little one? 💚

Calm Your Baby and Little Humans is a free resource created by our PCN Dietitian to support parents and carers through pregnancy, babyhood and the early years.

The resource includes:
🎧 Short, reassuring podcast episodes
📱 A simple, easy-to-use web app

Covering topics such as feeding, sleep, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and child development, the series offers practical, evidence-based advice to help you feel more confident and supported as a parent.

Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival or looking for reassurance during the toddler years, this free resource is here to help.

Find out more and access the free app and podcast: https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/calm-your-baby-and-little-humans-reassuring-support-for-parents/

29/07/2026

Do you experience bloating, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea or other digestive symptoms? 🌿

Calm Your Gut is a free patient resource created by our PCN Dietitian to help you better understand your digestive health.

The resource includes:
🎧 A series of short Understanding Your Gut podcast episodes
📱 A simple, easy-to-use web app

Using clear, evidence-based information, the series explains common digestive symptoms, the gut–brain connection, food and digestion, and when it's important to seek medical advice. It's designed to help you feel more confident managing your symptoms and understanding what's happening in your body.

If you're living with ongoing digestive symptoms, this could be a great place to start.

Find out more and access the free app and podcast: https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/calm-your-gut-app-understanding-your-gut-podcast/

28/07/2026

It’s World Hepatitis Day 💛🧬

Today we mark World Hepatitis Day, an international awareness day observed on 28th July each year to highlight viral hepatitis, infections that cause inflammation of the liver, including hepatitis B and C, and to encourage prevention, testing and treatment.

🩺 Why this matters for our health?
Viral hepatitis can quietly damage the liver over many years, leading to cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer if undiagnosed and untreated. The NHS is committed to identifying and treating hepatitis B and C early so people can access care that prevents serious harm and improves long term outcomes.

💉 Prevention & early action…
• Hepatitis B vaccination is part of the NHS childhood schedule and is recommended for people at higher risk — it helps protect against lifelong infection and its complications.
• Testing for hepatitis B and C is free on the NHS through your GP, sexual health clinic or routine blood tests, and early diagnosis opens the door to treatment and care that can limit liver damage and reduce transmission.

💬 World Hepatitis Day is a reminder to:
• Think about your liver health and risk factors.
• Ask your GP about hepatitis testing if you’ve never been tested or are at higher risk.
• Encourage friends and family to know the facts, early diagnosis saves lives.

👉 Learn more about World Hepatitis Day and how you can get involved: https://www.worldhepatitisday.org/

27/07/2026

Looking for a different approach to weight management? 🌿

Beyond the Scales is a free podcast and web app designed to help you make small, sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing.

Created by our PCN Dietitian, this resource for patients includes:
🎤 8 short podcast episodes and bonus episode
📱 A simple, easy-to-use app

The series explores topics including weight, health, habits, wellbeing and understanding your body, helping you build a healthier relationship with food, movement and yourself.

If you're thinking about making positive lifestyle changes, this could be a great place to start.

Find out more and access the free app and podcast: https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/podcast-app-beyond-the-scales/

24/07/2026

It’s International Self Care Day 💛🌿

Today we celebrate International Self Care Day, a global reminder of the importance of looking after your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Small daily actions can make a big difference to your health - from healthy eating and staying active to managing stress and getting enough rest.

🩺 Why self-care matters?
Self-care helps prevent illness, supports mental health, and empowers you to take control of your wellbeing.

The NHS encourages everyone to:
• Monitor symptoms and know when to seek professional help.
• Stay active and eat a balanced diet.
• Prioritise rest, sleep, and mental wellbeing.

💬 At our practice…
We’re here to support you in building healthy routines, managing minor conditions at home, and knowing when to book an appointment. Remember, self-care is not selfish, it’s essential.

🌟 Take a moment today to check in with yourself: what’s one small thing you can do to feel healthier, calmer, or happier?

17/07/2026

Newcastle North PCN are recruiting a PCN Paramedic/Advanced Practitioner 📢

📢 Job Advert - PCN Paramedic/Advanced Practitioner at Newcastle North PCN!

Are you a proactive Paramedic/Advanced Practitioner passionate about patient care?

We are looking to appoint a health professional to work autonomously within the community using their enhanced clinical assessment and treatment skills, to provide first point of contact for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems relating to acute illness or injury.

🕒 Contract: Permanent, part-time.
💼 Salary: Depending on experience.
📍 Locations: Audley Health Centre, Heathcote Street Surgery, Kidsgrove Medical Centre, Mount Road Practice & Talke Clinic.

🗓️ Closing Date: 31st July 2026

🔗 Apply Now: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4525-26-0001

15/07/2026

Welcome to the second edition of our practice newsletter. 📰

In our monthly newsletters you'll find updates on practice news, key announcements and messages from across Primary Care. 💬

You can pick up a copy of our current newsletter from reception, or visit ⬇️
https://www.heathcotestreetsurgery.nhs.uk/patient-info/practice-newsletter/