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Proposed closure of Longhoughton Surgery and relocation of the dispensary

Proposed closure of Longhoughton Surgery and relocation of the dispensary

Proposed closure of Longhoughton Surgery and relocation of the dispensary LONGHOUGHTON GP AND DISPENSING SERVICES As you are aware, our clinical services have had to reduce over the past fifteen months due to COVID-19 and our GP services at Longhoughton have been delivered by the Alnwick Medical Group team at our other sites. We are […]

Alcohol and cancer

Alcohol and cancer

Only 1 in 3 North East adults are aware that alcohol can cause cancer. But alarming figures reveal that four out 10 people (around 855,000 people) are drinking enough to significantly raise their risks . The figures come as Balance and the NHS launch a major campaign in the North East and North Cumbria (Nov […]

Patient Data Opt-Out

Patient Data Opt-Out

You can choose to stop your confidential patient information being used for research and planning. Your confidential patient information will still be used for your individual care. Further information from NHS Digital can be found here. NHS Digital – Opting-out of sharing your confidential patient information: Click here for more information There are two opt-outs available […]

Veterans: NHS mental health services

Veterans: NHS mental health services

Mental health problems are common and can affect anyone, including veterans and their families. Although it’s completely normal to experience anxiety or depression after traumatic events, this can be tough to deal with. Symptoms or problems coping can happen at any time, including a few years after leaving the armed forces. Some people delay getting […]

WorryTree is featured on the NHS Apps Library

WorryTree is featured on the NHS Apps Library

WorryTree helps you record, manage and problem solve your worries and anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. A very simple, easy to use and practical app that will support you through the problem-solving process helping you to either make a plan to deal with your worry, or find in-the-moment distractions to help you […]

Rock My Menopause

Rock My Menopause

OVER HALF THE POPULATION IS AFFECTED BY MENOPAUSE WHY DON’T WE TALK ABOUT IT MORE? Rock my menopause have created templates so you can download, personalise and share #RockMyMenopause #Menovist and #PelvicFloorFace far and wide. They’ve also got helpful factsheets and information on specific topics around menopause and perimenopause. Have a look here: rockmymenopause.com/resources

Alnwick Medical is now an eConsult Practice

Alnwick Medical is now an eConsult Practice

Alnwick Medical is now an eConsult Practice For all requests for an appointment with one of our clinicians please submit an eConsult on line and either follow a flow based on your condition or symptoms. If you call the practice for an appointment our team will now ask you a short set of triage questions to allow them to […]

Domestic violence and abuse

Domestic violence and abuse

Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser. During the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic abuse charities and other organisations are reporting an increase in cases. Please click on the link below for support […]