The Tackling Lonliness Together programme is aimed at anyone over the age of 55 who ...

Mon | 8.00am - 6.30pm |
Tue | 8.00am - 6.30pm |
Wed | 8.00am - 6.30pm |
Thu | 8.00am - 6.30pm |
Fri | 8.00am - 6.30pm |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed Extended hours - one morning per week from 7.00 am and occasional evenings to 8.30pm. |
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Active Newcastle Website
Take a look at the Newcastle Active website for some great ideas of how to ...
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National Health Data Survey - CLIMB Project
Researchers from the CLIMB Project team (Clinical Informatics for Mind and Brain Health) based at ...
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Diabetes UK
Please see the attached Diabetes UK flyer for information on a Befriending Circle, a distance based ...
Welcome
This website is for existing patients and those considering registering with us. It tells you about the services we provide, how to access them and some general information about how our practice operates. Please see our Practice Brochure for further details.
We always welcome new patients. Please click on the link to see if you are in the practice’s Catchment Area.
Free Wifi is now available for patients and visitors. Please follow the Connect to NHS WiFi instructions to access this.Flu vacc
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The first phase of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme has started in the UK. We will contact you by telephone when it is the right time for you to receive the vaccine. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US TO GET AN APPOINTMENT UNTIL WE CONTACT YOU. Information on the vaccine is available on the NHS UK website
Coronavirus Information
Please see the highlighted links for HM Government information – Got Symptons? Get Tested and Stay Alert to the Symptoms
The Coronavirus link gives some general information regarding Practice protocols.
Help the fight against COVID-19 – PRINCIPLE trial recruitment
There is a patient recruitment trial available for those persons who have been assessed for COVID-19 who are: aged 65 or over or aged 50 to 64 with any of the following illnesses – high blood pressure, asthma, weakened immune system, diabetes not treated with insulin, stroke or liver disease.
If you would like to take part in the PRINCIPLE Patient Recruit Trial to help fight against COVID-19, please click on the blue highlighted link above or visit the Principle Trial website.
Thank you.
Risk to smokers
Emerging evidence shows smokers with COVID-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe respiratory disease. Please visit the Smokefree and Today is the Day websites for support to quit smoking.
Bolho – The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic family Covid-19 Helpline
Barnardos has launched a vital new support service for Black, Asian and minority ethnic children, young people and their families impacted by Covd-19.
Boloh Helpline and Webchat will focus on issues specifically affecting children (11+), young people and families from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. This is a free telephone helpline and web chat facility where Barnardo’s specialist advisors will aim to provide on-going support on a complex range of issues including mental health, bereavement, family break-down, neglect, back to school, parenting advice, counselling, family stress, discrimination, barriers to services and more.
Children and Young People
Sea, Hear, Respond England is a partnership that offers rapid support for children and young people affected by the coronavirus crisis. Please select the highlighted link above for further information.
Learning Disability Patients
Get Well for Winter Bulletin. This is aimed at people with a learning disability and anybody who supports them. Please select the highlighted link above for further information.
Your Voice Counts Webinar. We are pleased to advise that there is webinar for people with a learning disability on Thursday 3 December 10.00-11.30 am. The webinar is to support people with a learning disability to make choices about using technology, to stay connected and contribute to their communities when social distancing restrictions are in place. For further information, please visit the Skills for Care website.
There is a telephone Support Service for those who have or may have a learning disability and/or autism. The highlighted link above has further information.
Blood and Urine Samples
Please note that blood and urine samples can only be accepted if a GP or nurse has requested these. They must be received before 4.30 pm each day so that they can be sent to the medical laboratories for testing on the same day.
Certificate of Achievement – Medical Student Teaching
We are very pleased to be awarded the Certificate of Achievement from Newcastle University for the Practice’s outstanding contribution to medical student teaching.
More Appointments Available
Zero Tolerance Policy
We strongly support the NHS zero tolerance policy. Anyone attending the practice who abuses the GPs, practice staff or other patients, be it verbally or physically, will risk removal from the practice list.
Infection Control
The practice is committed to the control of infection within the building and in relation to the clinical procedures carried out within it.
Please see our Infection Control Policy for more detailed information.
GP Net Earnings Computation
NHS England require that the net earnings of doctors engaged in the practice is publicised and the required disclosure is shown below. However, it should be noted that the prescribed method for calculating earnings is potentially misleading because it takes no account of how much time doctors spend working in the practice, and should not be used to form any judgement about GP earnings, nor to make any comparison with any other practice.
Mean earnings of all GPs in the practice : £89,313.00
Vision Statement
Our primary health care team are committed to provide our patients with a high quality, effective, safe, caring medical service and advocate best practice in the delivery of this service.
We will continue to be an innovative organisation with a culture of continuous quality improvement to all the services we provide.
We aim to be attentive and compassionate to the needs of our patients, and treat all patients with dignity and respect.
We will respect patient choice and involve patients in shared decision making, ensuring they are guided to the correct service choice.
We have a committed clinical and administration team, working in an encouraging and learning environment that enable all staff to reach their potential.
For medical help outside of normal hours ring 999 in an emergency or 111 for same day advice.