Newburn Surgery

01/04/2026

Please note that the Practice will be closed over the Easter bank holiday period on the following days:-

Friday, 3rd April (Good Friday) - Closed
Monday, 6th April (Easter Monday) - Closed

We will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April at 8am.

For urgent medical assistance please contact NHS 111 or dial 999 in the case of emergencies.

30/03/2026

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

Staff Training

The Surgery will close at 12.00pm on Thursday 19th March and will reopen at 8.30am on Friday 20th March.

If you need URGENT medical assistance during this time please ring 111

13/03/2026

‼️Incoming‼️

Our PPG (patient participation group) Have kindly volunteered their time to host drop in sessions in our waiting area on the dates below. This is to help anyone who wants a hand to navigate our new online triage tool, before the practice switches to a total triage system on Monday 30th March.
Our first session is tomorrow between 2pm-4pm. Stop by and drop in 💙

05/03/2026

Have you had your shingles vaccine? 💉

National data shows that less than half of eligible adults in the UK are taking up their free shingles vaccine in their first year of eligibility.

Who is eligible?
• People who turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023
• If you turned 65 before 1 September 2023, you'll be eligible for the shingles vaccine when you turn 70 up until your 80th birthday
• Severely immunosuppressed people aged 18+

Shingles can be painful, and for some people, lead to serious complications. Getting vaccinated gives the best protection.

👉 If you or a loved one is eligible, check whether you’ve had your vaccine — and if not, book an appointment at your GP practice.

05/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
If you're experiencing the symptoms of ovarian cancer more than 12 times a month - bloated tummy, always feeling full, tummy pain and needing to wee more - you should visit your GP. Find out more from 👉 ovacome.org.uk/symptoms

03/03/2026

HPV Awareness Day 4th March 2026
4 out of 5 people will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives, and it can cause six different cancers. Most people won’t have any symptoms and will never know they had it. Having HPV does not mean someone will definitely get cancer 👉 bit.ly/4ee02hO

03/03/2026

STAFF TRAINING

The Surgery will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 4th March 1.00pm-3.00pm. If you have a medical emergency that cannot wait until we re-open please call 0191 2290090 and listen to the recorded message.

25/02/2026

Parent of a young child? 👶 Are your contact details up to date?

One of the biggest barriers to being able to offer children their two year health and development review is that the details on file for parents are no longer correct.

The reviews offer support for you and your baby and can help your child to make progress.

You can update your contact details using the NHS app, by contacting your GP, phoning the Newcastle 0 to 19 Service on 0191 282 3319, or by attending a drop in clinic, details of which are available via the link in the comments below.

25/02/2026

It’s that time of year again when mini eggs are lining the supermarket shelves. But, did you know that, just like grapes, they are the perfect size to block a small child’s airway and choke them? And, their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.

With whole grapes we advise cutting them in half lengthways and ideally into quarters to create thin strips. But chopping up mini eggs isn’t as easy. So, what can you do?

1. Hide them from the children and eat them yourself – good luck with that!

2. Break them into small pieces with a rolling pin. Or, crush them in a pestle and mortar. Or melt them a little first.

3. Opt for a different treat. Larger, hollow eggs are much safer for little ones.

For more practical tips and advice to keep children safe from choking take a look at our guide: https://capt.org.uk/resources/choking-fact-sheet/