Getting medical help using 111 online in the NHS App If you think you need medical help right now, you can use 111 online in the NHS App to find out what to do. From the homepage, tap on the Services icon at the bottom of the screen. From here, you can: Open the NHS … Continued
A free, personalised 12-week programme to help manage your weight and feel healthier Oviva Tier 2 Weight Management is a free service to help people in Newcastle lose weight and build healthy habits through specialist support over 12 weeks. Now it is even easier to start making a change. Anyone aged 18 or over … Continued
Free blood pressure checks at Pharmacies If you are over 40, you can get a free blood pressure check at a local pharmacy. No appointment is needed. You can find pharmacies offering free blood pressure checks on the NHS website. Why is it important? High blood pressure is the biggest cause of cardiovascular disease, which … Continued
Fit Notes, Documents and Updates in the NHS App You may be able to use the NHS App to contact your GP surgeon about documents like fit notes or an update on a test result. Open the NHS App and make sure you are logged in From the homepage, tap on Services at the bottom … Continued
Find your NHS Number Your NHS number is unique to you. It’s a 10-digit number that helps everyone in the NHS identify you and match your details to your health record. Knowing your NHS number can save you time when accessing NHS services. If you need your NHS number, you can find it in your … Continued
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Fast-Track Suspected Cancer Referrals A fast-track referral means you will be offered an appointment within 28 days of your GP’s referral. Why am I being urgently referred? Your GP feels that you have symptoms that require investigation by a hospital specialist as soon as possible. This is so that your illness can be diagnosed and … Continued
Family Planning and Fertility Most couples who are trying to get pregnant will likely conceive within a year of trying. If you haven’t become pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, then it is worth seeing your GP. If you are female and over 36 or have any other concerns about your overall … Continued
This easy-read guide shows you who can get free NHS prescriptions.
An easy-red guide from the General Medical Council about what to do if you are unhappy with a Doctor.
