Katie MacKenzie from Audley Health Centre talks about the Cervical Cancer Screening process.

In this episode, Katie discusses various aspects of the test, talks through the process and tries to allay any concerns you may have. Katie covers topics such as: -

• The statistics behind Cervical Cancer rates.
• Who is eligible.
• Ways in which they can help reduce your anxiety
• What happens if HPV is detected.

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