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 - [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected]