This episode explains what Social Prescribing is all about.

In the episode, various members of the Social Prescribing Team talk about:-

- What Social Prescribing is.

- How Social Prescribing can help you.

- Their role as Social Prescribers.

- How to access the service.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

The link to the Social Prescribers page with a Self-referral form - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/services/social-prescribers/

Link to the Newcastle North Primary Care Network homepage - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/

We are sure you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or topics you would like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk.

Download the newsletter here - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/current-newsletter

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

Don’t forget, you can also access any of our episodes on the podcast page of the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

More information about the PPG and its purpose can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics for future podcasts, please email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 47, March 2026.

The main feature of this episode is about Fire Safety in the Home, featuring Adam Brunt (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Community Engagement Officer) and Danielle Coleman (Station Manager at Sandyford Community Fire Station).

The newsletter also includes:

- Information about a new Friendship Group in Kidsgrove

- ChatHealth, a new text messaging Support Service for 11 to 19 Year-olds in Staffordshire.

- Details on Social Prescribing Day, how to find out more and access the service.

- Information on the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes, and the importance of attending/utilising the service.

- A reminder about the Easter closing dates for the surgery.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

You can complete an online home fire safety check at https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/

Safety at Home - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-at-home/

Road Safety - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/your-safety/road-safety/

National Highways Safe T.R.I.P. information - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/trip/

On-call Firefighter Recruitment - https://www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighters/

Fire Safety in the Home Information Leaflet - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/fire-safety-in-the-home

Find out more about the Father Hudson Friendship Group, or contact them directly by visiting: https://www.fatherhudsons.org.uk/older-people/young-at-heart/

Find out more about Social Prescribing on the Newcastle North PCN website at -https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/services/social-prescribers/

You can access the NHS 111 service online at NHS 111 service

We are sure you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or topics you would like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk.

Download the newsletter here - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/current-newsletter

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

Don’t forget, you can also access any of our episodes on the podcast page of the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

More information about the PPG and its purpose can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics for future podcasts, please email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk

This is the audio version of the MRP PPG Newsletter - Issue 46, February 2026.

The main feature of this episode is about helping you with weight loss by utilising the Podcast Series “Beyond the Scales”.

The newsletter also includes:

- An update on the two Christmas parties that were held, one for patients of the practice and one for the Dementia Social Activity Group at Whitehill Methodist Community Church, with thanks to the individuals and organisations who supported them.

- A call for new PPG members to join us.

- Information on the VAST Door2Door service and how to book transport if you don’t have your own vehicle or easy access to public transport.

These are the links referenced in the podcast:

Use any of the major podcast service providers to search for Mount Road Practice PPG or Newcastle North PCN, then select “Series 2 - Beyond the Scales”.

To listen on the PPG website - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-podcasts

To get all the information on the Christmas parties and view the full picture gallery - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/blog

To view the picture gallery from the Christmas parties - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/2025-xmas-parties

To find out more about the PPG - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

VASt Door2Door service -

Telephone 01782 621936 (Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm)

Email - info@door2doortransport.org.uk

Website - door2doortransport.org.uk

We are sure you will find the content both informative and enlightening, but as always, if you have any feedback or topics you would like us to cover in future episodes, please get in touch via our website http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk or email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk.

Download the newsletter here - Click to download your copy.

Subscribe to the PPG newsletter here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/newsletter-registration

More information about the PPG and its purpose can be found on the PPG website here - http://mountroadpracticeppg.nhs.uk/ppg-overview

If you have any questions or suggestions for topics for future podcasts, please email us at admin@kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk