Cruddas Park Surgery

20/07/2026

Annual health checks are the perfect opportunity for patients with a learning disability to talk to the GP about any concerns. They allow the GP to get to know the person with a learning disability better, and understand and review any commonly associated health conditions, or support with overall health and wellbeing.

16/07/2026

Set out in the Equality Act 2010 all health and care services have a legal duty to ensure that they adapt and support people with disabilities to be able to access services in a way that they are accessible for everyone else. The changes they make are called reasonable adjustments.

03/07/2026

A simple ultrasound scan can tell you if you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Men aged 65+ are most at risk. Please don’t ignore your invite, it could save your life!

Stay informed, stay healthy! Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust....

30/06/2026

Just like checking your breasts, if you have a v***a it’s important to check it every month too. Vulval cancer is rare, but spotting changes early can make a real difference to your outcome. Sign up for a monthly reminder and get simple self-check tips from 👉 bit.ly/3TKE5hF

Fill in your details to receive monthly text reminders to check your v***a and top tips on how to self-check.

29/06/2026

Lung health checks help find problems early, (often before you notice anything is wrong) and at a stage when treatment could be simpler and more successful, ultimately saving more lives. Show your lungs some love and book an appointment.

28/06/2026

Be smart about skin cancer and enjoy the sun safely this summer. If you have had more than 5 sunburns, you have doubled your risk of melanoma skin cancer. Don’t take that risk!

26/06/2026

Being very overweight and smoking can increase your risk of gallbladder cancer. It may be a rare cancer, but prevention is better than cure. Get help and support to a healthier lifestyle 👉 nhs.uk/better-health/

25/06/2026

1 in 5 women say embarrassment would stop them going for breast screening, and many don’t even talk about it with their friends or loved ones. It’s time to change that 💗 Screening can find cancer before you notice any signs. Find out more 👉

What You Need to Know Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Breast screening checks your breasts for early signs of cancer before you notice any symptoms. Detecting cancer early often means treatment is simpler and more effective. Who is invited for screening? Women aged 50 to 71 are in...

25/06/2026

Staying vigilant about your health will help you recognise more easily when something isn't right. Thyroid cancer symptoms can be subtle so don't ignore the signs, the most common of which is a painless lump in your neck. Early diagnosis saves lives! Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/47r3jqY

23/06/2026

Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Protect your skin. Check your skin. Get to know what’s normal for you, a changing mole isn’t something to ignore 🌤️💙