Newcastle North PCN: Recent Episodes
John King
The official Podcast of the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) whose members include:- Audley Health Centre Dr. Harbidge & Partners (Kidsgrove) Heathcote Street Surgery Mount Road Practice (Kidsgrove) Talke Clinic The Podcast covers any relevant topics of Patient care and services provided by the PCN
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The main article in this edition of the newsletter podcast has information on some of the achievements made by the PCN over the last year (2023-24)
It also has information on: -
- The appointment of Dr Rao as Clinical Director of the PCN.
- Monthly Digital Health workshops that are being run across the 5 surgeries of the PCN.
- NHS Digital and On-line consultation.
Here is a link to the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) website if you would like to find out more: - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk
If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk
Claire Knight who is the Operations Manager for the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN) talks about the PCN and covers the following topics: -
- What is a PCN?
- Why do we have to be in a PCN?
- Who is in the PCN?
- What services are offered by the PCN?
- How does the Newcastle North PCN compare to other PCNs?
Here is a link to the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) website if you would like to find out more: - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk
If you have any questions or suggestions for other topics we can cover in future podcasts you can email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk
The main article in this edition of the newsletter podcast gives information on Support for Falls Prevention.
It also has articles on: -
- Digital Drop-in sessions
- The NHS App
- Online Consultations
- Prostate Cancer, including the 30 Second Risk Checker
Here are the links to the services that were mentioned in the podcast: -
Dr Rao’s YouTube video on the symptoms of prostate cancer and what to do if you are concerned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol20AXzY_54
Prostate Cancdr UK Check your risk in 30 seconds - Check your risk in 30 seconds-Prostate Cancer UK
Getting Started with the NHS App guide - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/nhs-app-guide-2
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Carrie Eckersley who is the Dietitian for the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (PCN) talks about weight management and obesity.
Some of the topics covered by Carrie in this podcast include: -
- How are weight management and obesity defined?
- Health risks associated with carrying excess weight.
- Some of the root causes of obesity.
- Support that is available to help you manage your weight.
- Weight loss drugs.
Here are the links to the services that were mentioned in the podcast: -
NHS BMI Calculator: BMI calculator | Check your BMI - NHS | Please fill in your details (www.nhs.uk)
World Obesity Federation: Homepage | World Obesity Federation
NHS Digital Weight Management Programme (GP Referral required): NHS England » The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme
Staffs & SOT NHS Digital Weight Management Programme (self-referral): NHS Digital Weight Management Programme - Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, ICS (staffsstokeics.org.uk)
Everyone Health Staffordshire Weight Management (self-referral): Weight Management - Everyone Health Staffordshire
Staffs and SOT Wellbeing Service (self-referral): Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Talking Therapies – Free & Confidential Talking Therapy (staffsandstoketalkingtherapies.nhs.uk)
We’re sure that you will find the podcast very informative and useful.
The main article in this edition of the newsletter covers Early Cancer Diagnosis and the NHS Screening programmes: -
- Breast Cancer screening
- Cervical Cancer screening
- Bowel Cancer screening
It also has articles on: -
- The Autumn COVID and Flu vaccinations
- Digital Drop-in sessions
- Online Consultations
For more information on cancer screening programmes please follow this link NHS England » Screening and earlier diagnosis
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The main article in this edition of the newsletter cover Access Improvement Plans, including topics on: -
- Websites
- Online Consultations
- Telephone Systems and ‘Cloud Telephony’
It also has articles on: -
- The specialists in the PCN team
- Access to GP records and online access
- Patient Feedback
Links to the Practice websites: -
Audley Health Centre Heathcote Street Surgery Dr Harbidge & Partners Mount Road Practice Talke Clinic
Link to the PCN Specialist team - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/alerts/our-specialist-team/
Link to the NHS App information - NHS App and your NHS account - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Links to Patient Feedback for each of the practices - Audley Health Centre Heathcote Street Surgery Kidsgrove Medical Centre Mount Road Practice Talke Clinic
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Sleepstation is an initiative that is being supported by the NHS and is a drug-free way of helping people sleep better without pills. The online course is clinically proven to combat even the most severe insomnia.
Insomnia is the most common of all sleep disorders but most people don’t know where to go for help. All too often, people resort to taking sleeping pills in an attempt to gain control over their sleep. Sleeping pills do not provide natural sleep, they are ineffective and potentially harmful.
Sleepstation helps people understand how to control sleep so that they can sleep well again.
Through Sleepstation, you’ll have access to the most effective treatment available for insomnia - CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia). CBTi is more effective than sleeping pills and is recommended for even the most severe insomnia. Sleepstation’s online sleep improvement programme consistently helps people fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and get better quality sleep.
You’ll have access to a team of sleep coaches who will be there to support and guide you. The Sleepstation programme builds on basic sleep improvement principles with personalised modules tailored to the individual, their problems and their lifestyle. Sleepstation helps people regain confidence in their ability to sleep soundly night after night.
You can request access Sleepstation by clicking on this link https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/nhs_options Once on the website search for your survey and click on check availability. A request will be made to your GP for referral to the Sleepstation programme.
If you decide you don’t want to access the Sleepstation programme you can still subscribe for sleep tips using this link https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/how-sleepstation-works/
The main article in this edition of the newsletter discusses feedback on the recent Patient Satisfaction Survey.
It also has articles on: -
- Vaccination update for COVID & Flu jabs
- Sleepstation, a clinically validated sleep improvement programme that can help you sleep better after just four sessions.
- Everyonehealth, a NHS initiative to help people improve their health by offering a number of free health improvement programmes.
and Finally, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.
Here is the link to find out more about the everyone health programme - https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk/about/
Book on the everyone health programme now by clicking on this link https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk/book-now/
The Sleepstation programme - You can ask your doctor to refer you or self-refer via https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/start-now/
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The main article in this edition of the newsletter discusses the Enhanced Access offerings from the PCN and the proposed changes.
It has articles on: -
- Vaccination update for COVID & Flu jabs
- Congratulations to Ernie Green, NHS Midlands volunteer winner
- Talke Clinic Community Garden
- A reminder to make sure that your mobile contact number held by the surgery is up to date.
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Episode description
This edition of the newsletter focuses on early cancer diagnosis and prevention
It has articles and links on: -
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer
- Cervical Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening contact details and links: -
Contact details and information sources: -
· Freephone number 0800 707 60 60
· North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Office 01782 676643
· Email bcsp.uhnm.nhs.uk
· Facebook – North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
· bowelcanceruk.org.uk
· cancerresearchuk.org.uk
· Twitter: @NorthStaffsBCSP
More information can also be found online at: -
Bowel Cancer Screening: An Easy Guide
FIT Kit instructions in different languages
You Tube - https://youtu.be/Esm_WRXwWBY
You can also listen to a podcast on bowel cancer screening by Carole, a nurse from the North Staffs Bowel Cancer screening unit and Angie Power, the programme manager. You can find the podcast on all the main podcast provider sites, simply search for the show "Newcastle North PCN", or you can listen online at http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/nn-pcn-podcasts
Prostate Cancer
In this video, Dr Bhushan Rao from Mount Road surgery explains the symptoms of prostate cancer and what to do if you are concerned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol20AXzY_54
Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK
Cervical Screening
More Information can be found on the Jo’s trust website https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-screening
Breast Cancer Screening
More information can be found online at -> Breast screening (mammogram) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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In this episode, Carole, the lead nurse for Bowel Cancer screening, and Angie Power the programme Manager talk about Bowel Cancer Screening.
Bowel Cancer Screening is a way of testing healthy people to see if they show any early signs of cancer. Bowel cancer screening can save lives.
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK. Approximately every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer.
All men and women aged 60-74 are invited to carry out a screening (FIT) test every 2 years.
If you’re 75 or over, you can ask for this test by calling 0800 707 60 60.
The Screening Programme has commenced Age Expansion and this includes people aged 50 to 58, starting with the 56 year olds during 2021. We are hoping to continue to Age Expansion during 2022 with the 58 year olds. People from these age groups will be contacted when they are due to be screened. Age Expansion is very exciting and means that more people will be screened at an earlier age.
Symptoms can include lump in the tummy, unexplained weight loss, feeling tired, bleeding from the bottom, change in bowel habit. There is more information available on the Bowel Cancer UK website and also Cancer Research UK website.
Contact Details
· Freephone number 0800 707 60 60
· North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Office 01782 676643
· Email bcsp.uhnm.nhs.uk
· Facebook – North Staffordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
· bowelcanceruk.org.uk
· cancerresearchuk.org.uk
· Twitter: @NorthStaffsBCSP
Website: www.bowelcanceruk.org
Twitter: @NorthstaffsBCSP
More information can also be found online at: -
Bowel Cancer Screening: An Easy Guide
FIT Kit instructions in different languages
You Tube - https://youtu.be/Esm_WRXwWBY
Suzannah Hollinshead is the Health & Wellbeing coach for the PCN and talks about a new initiative - Navigating the Menopause Sessions.
In the podcast she outlines the purpose of the sessions which are designed to support patients to navigate both the menopause and the perimenopause (the years leading up to the menopause).
Information on this initiative can also be found on Issue 6 of the NN-PCN Newsletter.
Details on the availability the courses will be published as they become available.
The opening item of this edition of the newsletter talks about the status of the Learning Disability Health Checks.
It also contains: -
- Information about Navigating the Menopause sessions available to patients.
- Information on the First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist.
- A reminder about Cervical Screening.
- An item about the help available for people recovering from COVID-19
- A Covid-19 vaccination update.
- Details on how to access and download the NHS App.
Linkto find out more about STOMP (Stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both) - https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/stomp/
COVID-19 recovery link - https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk
Link to NHS App - www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/
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The main feature of the newsletter is and update on the PCN Staff and services available.
There is also: -
An update on the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme.
An article on ordering prescriptions and the closure of the POD.
Details on how to get the NHS APP.
An article on the launch of the NN-PCN Podcast show.
Links referenced in the Podcast: -
- Dementia carers can self-refer by phone at 01782 476200, or by email: staffsanclinic@dementiauk.org
- Click on the link to see more about the other services that are available via the PCN - NN PCN Staff – Audley Health Centre
- Link to the podcast show on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/11Jcl6Kj71vUaiXIYUklMk
- More info on the NHAS App can be found online at www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/
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Zoe, the Clinical Pharmacist that works with Mount Road Practice explains all about Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) and how it can save time and effort for both the patient and the Practice.
Please note that not all patients who have regular prescriptions are suitable for the service, but the surgery will contact you if you are eligible.
Why not have a listen and find out what it's all about.
As one of the services offered by the NN-PCN, Margaret Hurley talks about Social Prescribing
Have you ever heard people talking about Social Prescribing and wondered what it is?
In this episode Margaret Hurley explains what Social prescribing is all about and how you can access the service.
Please contact your surgery if you feel you could benefit from this service.
This episode is about two new services that are offered by the PCN: -
- Admiral Dementia Nursing
- Health & Wellbeing coaching
Sheridan Coker is the Dementia Nurse and explains how she is able to support dementia sufferers as well as families and carers. This service is available via your surgery. Further details on how to access he services are included in the podcast. You can follow this link to find more detail on the PCN services page of the website - http:mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/pcnservices
Suzannah Hollinshead is the Health & Wellbeing coach and explains more about what the role entails and how they can support you in improving or maintaining both your health and mental wellbeing during these challenging times.
I would like to thank both Sheridan and Suzannah for sparing the time to give an insight into the work they do.
This trailer is intended to give the listener as outline of what the Newcastle North Primary Care Network (NN-PCN) is, which surgeries are members and the aims of the podcast.
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