Bridges Medical Practice

01/06/2026

Did you know you can request repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, see your test results and more in the NHS App? 📱
Download the NHS App today! Visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/ to find out more.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.
Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

28/05/2026

Women in Gateshead can now self-refer for a scan if they’re experiencing symptoms of ovarian cancer - without contacting their GP practice.
Women need to have gone through the menopause to make use of the service.
To self-refer:
Visit the link in the comments
Email: [email protected]
0191 445 5459

Northern Cancer Alliance
Comment
Self-refer for a scan: https://bit.ly/3PYOtDV

24/05/2026

There are heat health alerts across a lot of the country.

Consider this your bank holiday weekend checklist…

🔲 Sunscreen
🔲 Hat
🔲 Water
🔲 Read advice on the NHS website

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

14/05/2026

13/05/2026

A healthy mouth means a healthy body, reducing the risk of gum disease, tooth decay and certain cancers. Now is the perfect time to reassess your oral health. Read more 👉bit.ly/3osTKFU

13/05/2026

Sunburn isn’t a sign of a good day out.
It’s skin damage. Protect your skin today - and for the future. ☀️

08/05/2026

Men Walking and Talking Gateshead

It’s been brilliant seeing new faces continue to join us week on week, and even better hearing how much people are getting from something so simple.

A walk. Good company. Space to talk if you want to, or just be there.

It feels like the message is really spreading now, and that only happens because people are supporting it. Sharing posts, mentioning it to mates, encouraging others to come along, or simply showing interest in what we’re doing.

So to everyone helping spread the word and supporting the cause, thank you. It genuinely makes a difference and helps more men feel comfortable taking that first step.

We’ll be out again next Wednesday, and every Wednesday after that. So to any men that might like to join us, get yourselves along. 👊🏻

📍 The Staiths Cafe
🗓️ every Wednesday
⏰ setting off @ 18:30

08/05/2026

Cancer can change how we think about life, death and what really matters. This , starting a conversation about death and dying can help bring comfort, clarity and peace for patients and loved ones. 💜