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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 Newsletter subscription Link - http://eepurl.com/hiRJrv What is a PCN? - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/ppg-overview

  1. Social Prescribing - What’s it all about?

    MAR 24

    Social Prescribing - What’s it all about?

    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/

    12 min
  2. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Safety Advice

    JAN 28

    Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Safety Advice

    In this special edition podcast, we are joined by Adam Brunt (Community Engagement Officer) and Danielle Coleman (Station Manager at Sanyford Community Fire Station), who share practical tips and advice on home fire safety and discuss winter vehicle safety. You can complete an online home fire safety check by visiting https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/, but if you don’t have online access, don’t worry, you can call 0800 0241 999. Here are the links to the website pages and support materials mentioned in the podacst: 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

    11 min
  3. Series 2, Bonus Episode - Why does my weight plateau?Understanding set point, metabolism & the body’s thermostat

    08/07/2025 ·  BONUS

    Series 2, Bonus Episode - Why does my weight plateau?Understanding set point, metabolism & the body’s thermostat

    This episode is for you if you’ve ever started losing weight and felt motivated — only to hit a point where nothing seems to work anymore, and the scales won’t budge — you’re not alone. That’s called a plateau — and it’s completely normal.  I’ll talk about the following topics: - What is a weight loss plateau?What is your metabolism? The body’s thermostat — your set point Whether you can you change your set pointWhat can help during a plateau? Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    5 min
  4. Series 2, Episode 8 - You are more than a number

    08/07/2025

    Series 2, Episode 8 - You are more than a number

    We finish this series with a really important reminder: You are more than just a number  I’ll talk about: - Why we use numbers — and why they’re not everything  What really mattersIf you’ve felt judged before  Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    2 min
  5. Series 2, Episode 7 - Long-term change without the pressure

    08/07/2025

    Series 2, Episode 7 - Long-term change without the pressure

    In this episode, we’re going to talk about something that trips up a lot of people: how to keep going long-term — without burning out or beating yourself up.  I’ll talk about: - Why motivation comes and goes How to keep going when motivation fadesWhy perfection isn’t the goal What to do if you feel stuck  Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    4 min
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Small changes, real shifts

    08/07/2025

    Series 2, Episode 6 - Small changes, real shifts

    In this episode, I want to talk about something really important: why small changes matter more than you think. I will cover: - Why big overhauls don’t work Why small changes stickSome examples of small, realistic changesWhy it’s okay to go at your own pace  Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    4 min
  7. Series 2, Episode 5 - Shame isn’t a motivator — It’s a weight we don’t talk about

    08/07/2025

    Series 2, Episode 5 - Shame isn’t a motivator — It’s a weight we don’t talk about

    In this episode, I want to talk about something we don’t talk about enough — shame. The episode will cover: - How shame shows up Why shame doesn’t workWhat helps instead? What you can do if you’re carrying shame Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    4 min
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - What support looks like - And how to choose what’s right for you

    08/07/2025

    Series 2, Episode 4 - What support looks like - And how to choose what’s right for you

    In this episode, I want to talk about what support actually looks like — and how to choose the kind of help that feels right for you. It will cover: - Why to bother asking for helpWhat support is availableChoosing what’s right for youWhat to do if you feel nervous about asking  Here are the links to the weight loss resources, as mentioned at the end of the episode: - NN-PCN Weight Management page - https://www.newcastlenorthpcn.nhs.uk/clinical-topics/weight-management/ Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System (ICS) Weight Management information and practical resources - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/local-weight-management-services/

    5 min
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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 Newsletter subscription Link - http://eepurl.com/hiRJrv What is a PCN? - https://www.kidsgrovegpsppg.co.uk/ppg-overview

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  • Creator
    John King - Newcastle North PCN
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John King - Newcastle North PCN
  • Show Website
    Newcastle North PCN