Walker Medical Group

04/11/2025

31/10/2025

👻 Say “Boo to Flu!” this Halloween! 🎃

Don’t let the flu give your little pumpkin a fright!

Children aged 2–3 can get a free flu nasal spray from their GP practice It’s quick, safe, and needle-free!

29/10/2025

📢 Important Update: Appointment Requests via SystmConnect

To access SystmConnect, click the link below:
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=A86011

From 29 October, all appointment requests with a GP or a Nurse Practitioner will be made via SystmConnect.

🕗 Available: 8am – 6pm
🔑 No login details needed
👩‍⚕️ All requests will be reviewed by a clinician and responded to within one working day

24/10/2025

Every moment in life is precious. Make this Stoptober the one where you quit smoking for good🚭

• Better health and feel fitter
• More money
• Feel less stressed

Give quitting a go this Stoptober. Find advice and free friendly local support at👉 FreshQuit.co.uk

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day 2025, let’s pause and reflect. 💚
Mental health isn’t just a conversation for one day — it’s a daily reality for millions. It’s the quiet battles, the invisible weight, the strength it takes to simply keep going. This year’s theme is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” a powerful reminder that care, compassion, and support should never be a privilege.
Whether you’re thriving, surviving, or somewhere in between, your story matters. Your feelings are valid.
Let’s normalize:
• Checking in on friends without needing a reason
• Saying “I’m not okay” without shame
Let’s make this October 10th not just a day of awareness, but a spark for change. 💚

03/10/2025

SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER - FLU CLINIC 💉
This clinic is for pre-booked appointments only.

Please arrive on time and have your arm out ready to help the clinic run smoothly and efficiently.

02/10/2025

💊 Antibiotics – What You Need to Know
Antibiotics are no longer routinely used to treat infections. Here’s why:

👉 Many infections are caused by viruses, so antibiotics won’t help.
👉 They often don’t speed up recovery and can cause side effects.
👉 The more antibiotics are used for minor illnesses, the more likely they are to become ineffective when we really need them.
Both the NHS and health organisations worldwide are working hard to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use – protecting their effectiveness for serious conditions.

For example, antibiotics are no longer routinely prescribed for:
• Chest infections
• Ear infections in children
• Sore throats
💡 The best approach? Follow your clinicians advice and use antibiotics only when truly necessary. Protecting antibiotics today means they’ll still work tomorrow.

30/09/2025

This World Contraception Day, head to your pharmacy!
Getting the contraceptive pill is now easier than ever.
🟣 No appointment needed
🟣 Quick and private advice
🟣 Free and confidential
If you’re currently taking the contraceptive pill or looking to start, you can now get it directly from your local pharmacy - no GP appointment needed.

26/09/2025

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, but due to two of our GPs being unwell today, we have fewer appointments available than usual.

Our team is doing its best to prioritise urgent cases and ensure patients are seen as quickly as possible.

25/09/2025

⚠️NEXT WEDNESDAY some 0800 crisis numbers you might be familiar with will be closing, as people can now get the same help by calling NHS 111 ⚠️
Crisis teams and mental health services are NOT changing or going away - you’ll still receive the same expert help from CNTW’s trained mental health teams.
It’s ONLY the number to call them on that’s changing.
At the moment, each different local area in Northumberland, Tyneside, Sunderland and North Cumbria has its own local 0800 number to call for help in a mental health crisis. But from 1 October, these local numbers will close. Instead, anyone who needs support with a crisis must call NHS 111 and select the ‘mental health’ option.
📞 NHS 111 is free, and available 24/7 📞

24/09/2025

The 4Ts of type 1 diabetes are the four major symptoms which can be used to spot whether you or someone else may be suffering from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes. Undiagnosed type 1 diabetes can be dangerous and around 1 in 4 people that are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes receive their diagnosis after a very dangerous condition called diabetic ketoacidosis has developed.

23/09/2025

NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme – Register by 31 October
Free BRCA gene testing is available until 31 October 2025 for anyone in England aged 18+ with at least one Jewish grandparent. Jewish ancestry increases the risk of a BRCA gene fault, linked to breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers. Knowing your BRCA status means you can access NHS options to manage and reduce cancer risk, as well as prevent passing it on to children. Please help raise awareness among patients, families and friends.

Register here: https://jewishbrca.org/