Today, we join the nationwide effort to shine a light on the challenges faced by the hundreds of thousands of people living with schizophrenia in the UK and millions more … [continue] National Schizophrenia Awareness Day | 25th July 2025
Today, we join the nationwide initiative to highlight the invaluable support provided by the Samaritans. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they offer a listening ear to … [continue] Samaritans Awareness Day | 24th July 2025
Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. 🤒🩹 Speak to your pharmacist if you suspect you have: 1⃣ Earache (in children) 2⃣ Impetigo … [continue] Pharmacy First Scheme
It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking! Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health — and the benefits start almost immediately! Your lungs … [continue] It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking!
Theme: Alcohol and Work. This week, we’re joining the nationwide conversation on the impact of alcohol in our working lives. With around 10 million people in the UK drinking in … [continue] Alcohol Awareness Week | 7th-13th July 2025
Talke Clinic would like to thank all of our patients who provided honest and valuable feedback through our Friends & Family Test in June, it is lovely to read so … [continue] Friends & Family Feedback – June 2025
Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in June 2025. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – June 2025
In June, 62 patients used our online consultation service (also known as Patient Triage) to contact us online. Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice … [continue] Online Consultation Service – June 2025
Cervical Screening Is Changing – Here’s What You Need to Know From 1 July 2025, there are two key updates to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme: Screening every 5 years … [continue] Cervical Screening Is Changing – Here’s What You Need to Know
This July, we’re raising awareness about sarcomas – rare cancers that develop in the body’s supporting tissues, such as bones and muscles.🎗️ 🔍 Did you know? Sarcomas are rare cancers … [continue] July is Sarcoma Awareness Month
From today (23 June 2025), following approval by NICE, tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) will be available in the NHS for eligible patients who meet the strict, nationally-set, criteria. The current criteria … [continue] (Mounjaro®) Update for patients
Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital! To make it easier and quicker for you to get invited for your cervical screening, NHS invitations will soon arrive through the NHS app … [continue] Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital!
This year’s theme is ‘do you see me?’ 👀 This week, we’re joining voices across the country to ask a powerful question: “Do you see me?” Too often, people with … [continue] Learning Disability Week | 16th-22nd June
Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in May 2025. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – May 2025
In May, 56 patients used our online consultation service (also known as Patient Triage) to contact us online. Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice … [continue] Online Consultation Service – May 2025
We’re proud to be one of five GP practices working together as part of Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN), dedicated to providing coordinated and comprehensive care to our community. … [continue] Did you know we’re part of Newcastle North PCN?
This year’s theme: ‘Your diabetes check-ups matter.’ This week, let’s raise awareness about the importance of regular health checks for people living with diabetes. Managing diabetes involves numerous numbers, checks, … [continue] Diabetes Week 2025 | 9th-15th June.
This year’s theme: Caring About Equality. This week, we honour the invaluable contributions of unpaid carers across the UK. Carers Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the inequalities they face, … [continue] Carers Week 2025 | 9th-15th June
It’s time to check in – physically, mentally and emotionally. This week is all about raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and encouraging men to take charge of their health. 🩺 Prioritise … [continue] Men’s Health Week 2025
A day to honour strength, resilience, and hope 💛 We celebrate every individual who has faced cancer with courage and determination. Today, we recognise survivors not just for surviving, but … [continue] Today is National Cancer Survivors Day
Cervical screening (smear test) is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer, it only takes a few minutes, and it could save your life. If you’ve … [continue] Your cervical screening could save your life
This week, we celebrate and raise awareness for the deaf community and the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and understanding. Deaf individuals face unique challenges, but through awareness and education, we … [continue] It’s Deaf Awareness Week
This week, we raise awareness about epilepsy and show support for those living with this condition. Epilepsy affects 1 in 100 people in the UK, and it’s important to understand … [continue] It’s National Epilepsy Week
Lets support Dementia Action Week! 💙 Join in on Wednesday 21st May, from 10am to 3pm at Affinity Staffordshire for a special event bringing together wonderful organisations offering support, advice, … [continue] Dementia Awareness Community Event
We are receiving a significant number of enquiries about the availability of the Mounjaro weight-loss drug which has been approved by NHS England for eligible patients. NHS England has set … [continue] Weight management services update – Mounjaro
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a vital time to raise awareness about the most common form of cancer in the UK. While skin cancer is often treatable when caught … [continue] May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Thank you to all patients who attended their appointments in April 2025. Our DNA (did not attend) figures for last month can be seen below. It makes a dramatic difference … [continue] DNA (Did not attend) – April 2025
In April, 70 patients used our online consultation service (also known as Patient Triage) to contact us online. Patient Triage is a great way for you to contact our practice … [continue] Online Consultation Service – April 2025
If you’re aged 40 to 74 and don’t have a pre-existing health condition, you should receive a letter from us or your local council inviting you for a free NHS … [continue] Free NHS Health Checks for adults aged 40-74
If you pay for more than two HRT prescriptions a year, the HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) might be perfect for you. For the price of just two prescription … [continue] Did you know you could save money on your HRT prescriptions?
