Benfield Park Medical Group

24/07/2026

🔔 Announcement 🔔

22/07/2026

Did you know you can see your test results in the NHS App?

See recent results and your test history, without having to call the GP.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

17/07/2026

🔔Men of the North East and North Cumbria🔔 ,
You will soon receive (or may have already received) a letter from the QE Hospital Gateshead, inviting you to attend Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening.
This is a one off, painless ultrasound scan that measures the aorta in the tummy area. The scan will be local to where you live, only takes 10 mins and you get the results on the day.
AAA are most common in men over 65, don’t usually have symptoms and can be fatal if left undetected.

Please don’t ignore the appointment; it could save your life!

If the appointment is unsuitable, please contact AAA screening on 0191 4458747

15/07/2026

Manage prescriptions in the NHS App. 💊🩺

You can request your repeat prescription, see your medicines and check if they are ready to collect when it's convenient for you.

You can also change your pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

08/07/2026

Drinking too much alcohol can contribute to serious
illness, including cancer. If it’s time to make a change

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If you're worried about your drinking, get help now. Find alcohol support that works for you. You can also take our drinking quiz to understand your risk.

08/07/2026

01/07/2026

🔔🫁 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. 🔔🫁

26/06/2026

Symptoms of brain tumours vary from person to person

and include headaches, changes in vision, seizures,

nausea & dizziness, tiredness, loss of taste & smell.

Experiencing these symptoms does not automatically

mean you have a brain tumour, but knowing the early

warning signs matters. share

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Learn about early symptoms of brain tumour and other signs from Brain Tumour Research. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment.

19/06/2026

Myeloma is the third most common blood cancer, but

its symptoms are often vague and easy to dismiss as

ageing or minor conditions. This can make speaking to

your GP feel difficult. Use the symptom translator from

to help you put your symptoms into

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17/06/2026

If you have a cervix and are aged 25–64, you’ll be

invited for cervical screening. Screening can spot

changes before cancer develops. It’s really important to

attend. This easy read guide explains what to expect

and can help put you at ease rebrand.ly/rgrytcw

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