Railway Medical Group

01/04/2026

🌸 Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event 🌸
You are invited to attend a dedicated day focused on women’s health, learning, and community support. This event brings together a range of activities and resources designed to promote wellbeing in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
📅 Tuesday 7th April
🕙 10:00 – 15:00
📍 Blyth Beach Huts (NE24 3PQ)
Programme highlights include:
• Complimentary Zumba Fitness taster sessions at 11:00am and 12:00 noon
• Blind Date with a Book activity
• Access to sexual health information and guidance
• Carents support and engagement opportunities
• Additional wellbeing activities throughout the day
This event is free of charge and open to all women. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your wellbeing in a friendly, supportive setting.

31/03/2026

🌸 Pop Along to Blyth Beach Huts! 🌸
Join our social Prescribers Sally and Rebecca on Tuesday 7th, between 10.00am and 3.00pm, at the beautiful Blyth Beach Huts, promoting Women’s Health and Well‑Being.
And that’s not all…

💃✨We’ll also have a FREE Zumba Fitness taster session! 11.00 and 12.00 come join the fun!

Whether you’re looking for friendly advice, movement, motivation, or a boost to your well‑being, we’d love to see you there. 💜

31/03/2026

🌸 Pop Along to Blyth Beach Huts! 🌸
Join our social Prescribers Sallt and Rebecca on Tuesday 7th, between 10.00am and 3.00pm, at the beautiful Blyth Beach Huts,

promoting Women’s Health and Well‑Being.
And that’s not all…

💃✨We’ll also have a FREE Zumba Fitness taster session! 11.00 and 12.00 come join the fun!

Whether you’re looking for friendly advice, movement, motivation, or a boost to your well‑being, we’d love to see you there. 💜

30/03/2026

📢 Important Update: Online Appointment Booking Restored

Great news — the issue affecting appointment bookings through the NHS App has now been resolved.

Previously, some patients were seeing a message saying “This appointment slot has already been booked”, even though the appointment had actually gone through. This led to confusion and duplicate bookings, so we temporarily switched off online appointment booking while the problem was investigated.

✅ Online appointment booking is now back up and running as normal.

You can once again book appointments through the NHS App with no issues.

24/03/2026

🚂 Railway Medical Group Social Prescribers will be at the Easter Family Fun Day! 🐣

📍 Ridley Park, Blyth
🗓 Saturday 4th April
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm

Come along and see us for:
🎨 Colouring-in competition
🧩 Word searches
🐛 “Find the Lost Worms” – they’ve escaped around the park!

We’d love to see you there – bring the whole family for a fun-filled day! 😊

20/03/2026

The meningitis outbreak in Kent is a very local outbreak and there is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK.

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can appear very suddenly and be easily
mistaken for flu, a heavy cold or even a hangover, so it is vital that anyone who is concerned seeks urgent medical help immediately.

You can read about the common signs here - http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningiti

19/03/2026

📢 Important Update: Online Appointment Booking Temporarily Switched Off
We’re aware of an issue affecting patients booking appointments through the NHS App, where a message appears saying “This appointment slot has already been booked.”
Although the app tells you the slot is unavailable, the appointment is actually being booked. This means some patients believe their booking hasn’t gone through and try again several times — resulting in multiple duplicate appointments that then appear as Failed to Attend (FTA).
To prevent this from happening, we have temporarily switched off online appointment booking while the issue is being investigated.
✅ You can still book appointments by calling the practice.
☎️ [01670 542630]
We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this is being fixed. We’ll update you as soon as online booking is safely back up and running.

18/03/2026

Do you experience heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux? A pioneering research programme, Heartburn Health is live in Newcastle, North Shields and Blyth and is looking for volunteers ages 55-79 to help the NHS research these symptoms, which affect 1 in 4 adults in the UK and can lead to more serious conditions, such as cancer.
If you live in these areas and have these symptoms, enrolling takes minutes by visiting www.heartburnhealth.org. Heartburn Health aims to speed up research into solutions for people with heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux. The programme will give you the chance to take part in exciting research studies in these areas, such as the BEST4 Screening Trial, and learn more about your symptoms. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z63cpdmvvo to find out more and join now to make your health data matter and help improve the lives of people with heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux.
For enrolling use this link: https://www.heartburnhealth.org/

To take part in research: https://best4trial.org/

Thank you.

18/03/2026

10/03/2026

‼️Spring COVID Booster Vaccinations – Starting 13 April 2026‼️

☺️We have been vaccinating patients against COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic five years ago, and we would like to thank our patients for their continued support of the vaccination programme.🩷

❗️Due to a decision by the ICB (Integrated Care Board), we are no longer able to vaccinate anyone who is not a registered patient with Railway Medical Group.

❗️Important:❗️
If you are a Marine Practice patient, please do NOT attend our walk-in vaccination clinics. You will need to contact your own GP practice to arrange your vaccination.

Further details about clinic dates and eligibility will be shared shortly.

05/03/2026

🌤️ The brighter days are finally starting to show, and it’s amazing how a bit of light and fresh air can lift your mood. Even when the weather can’t quite decide, getting outside for a gentle walk can make everything feel that little bit easier.

🌱 Our Newsham Walking & Talking group has been growing with some lovely new faces. It’s relaxed, friendly, and a really easy way to get moving and chat with others, whatever the weather brings.

🗓️ Tuesday 10th March
🕙 10:00 – 11:30am (ish)
📍 Meet inside Newsham Surgery reception, Newcastle Road, Blyth.

🌦️ No booking needed. No pressure. Just wrap up, pop in, and enjoy a gentle wander with good company.

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02/03/2026

🌤️ The weather’s finally picking up, and it’s amazing how much brighter everything feels with a bit of warmth and blue sky around. Even when the forecast looks a bit unsure, getting outside can really lift your mood. Fresh air, a slower pace, and a clearer head by the time you’re back.

🌱 The Newsham Walking & Talking group has been seeing some lovely new faces lately, and it’s become a really easy-going mix of people. Whatever the weather decides to do, sunshine, breeze, or a bit of drizzle, the welcome is always warm and relaxed.

🗓️ TOMORROW – Tuesday 3rd March - Yip, it's March already! 😬
🕙 10:00 – 11:30am (ish)
📍 Meet inside Newsham Surgery reception, Newcastle Road, Blyth, NE24 4AW

🌦️ No booking, no pressure. Just wrap up, pop into the surgery, and enjoy a gentle wander with friendly company.

Railway Medical Health And Well-being
Railway Medical Group