Elswick Family Practice

17/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from Elswick Family Practice🌙

As Ramadan begins, we would like to wish all our patients, staff, and members of the community a peaceful and blessed month.

Ramadan is a special time of reflection, prayer, and fasting for many. If you are fasting and have any health concerns — particularly if you have long-term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or are taking regular medication — please do not hesitate to contact us for advice and support.

Wishing you and your families a safe, healthy, and rewarding Ramadan.

Ramadan Kareem from the team at Elswick Family Practice ❤

17/02/2026

🌟 A reminder of our New Pilot Scheme at Elswick Family Practice! 🌟

We’re excited to share that Elswick Family Practice is working with the RVI and Freeman Hospital on a brand-new self-referral pilot for chest X-rays (CXR).

If you’re aged 40 or over and registered with us and not had a CXR in the last 3 months you can now refer yourself directly for a chest X-ray — no need to see a GP first! 🙌

You can take part if you’ve had any of these symptoms for more than 3 weeks:
💨 A persistent cough
💔 Chest pain
😮‍💨 Feeling breathless
😴 Ongoing tiredness
⚖️ Unexplained weight loss

This scheme helps spot any lung problems early — so please don’t wait to get checked!

👉 Contact us at the practice to find out how to self-refer.

And don’t worry — if you have any other health concerns, you can still book an appointment to see one of our team at the practice. 💙

Let’s look after those lungs together! 🌈

https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/resources/self-request-chest-x-ray/

17/02/2026

It’s cancer prevention action week!

Cancer screening saves lives. If you’re invited, please - don’t ignore the letter 👇

17/02/2026

It's cancer prevention action week!

Cancer screening saves lives. If you're invited, please - don't ignore the letter 👇

16/02/2026

🆕 We’re excited to announce the launch of a new government campaign urging parents and guardians to get their little ones vaccinated to protect against serious illnesses such as measles.
🔗 nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

16/02/2026

🩺 AAA Screening for Men – Could Save Your Life

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the main blood vessel (aorta) that runs from your heart through your abdomen. It often has no symptoms, but if it bursts, it can be life-threatening.

In the UK, the NHS offers a free, simple ultrasound scan to men during the year they turn 65.

👨 Who should attend?
✔️ Men aged 65 (you’ll receive an invitation letter)
✔️ Men over 65 who haven’t been screened can request an appointment
✔️ Particularly important if you’ve ever smoked

⏱ The scan:
• Takes about 10 minutes
• Is painless
• You usually get the result straight away

AAA screening helps find problems early, so they can be monitored or treated if needed.

If you’re eligible, please attend your appointment — it could save your life.

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

For anyone interested, please email Pete.corker@newcastle-falcons.co.uk

01/02/2026

February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

One of the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer is persistent heartburn, this is heartburn (or reflux) that happens most days for 3 weeks or more. Other symptoms include:

➡️ Difficulty swallowing
➡️ A sour taste in the back of your mouth
➡️ Food coming back up into your mouth after eating (regurgitation)
➡️ A hoarse voice
➡️ A cough that does not go away

If you experience any of these symptoms for three weeks or more contact your GP.

30/12/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Elswick Family Practice! 🎉

Thank you for being part of our community. May the new year bring good health, peace, and happiness to you and your loved ones.🤍