Category Archives: News

From the 1st of October 2014 the patient transport booking service will change. GP Practices will no longer book patient transport services. ERS Medical will take on the role of booking a Patient Transport Service for patients requiring non-emergency transport. … Continue reading →

There will be a Patient Participation Group Meeting held today at the surgery starting at 2.30pm. All patients are welcome at the meeting to discuss news relating to the surgery, ideas, etc.

The surgery will be closed for half a day on Tuesday the 9th of September 2014 from 12.30pm until 9am on Wednesday the 10th of September 2014 due to CCG training in Gateshead. If you need to seek medical advice that cannot … Continue reading →

This year’s Winter influenza vaccine will available from 22/09/2014. The practice is also giving out pneumonia vaccines (a jab that you will only need once) to patients with chronic illnesses during flu jab appointments. If you would like to check … Continue reading →

The practice will be closed all day on Monday the 25th of August 2014 for the Summer Bank Holiday. If you require any urgent medical advice that is not life threatening please ring 01207 561736 and you will be directed … Continue reading →

Services for veterans in Gateshead: The armed forces community support – This service helps with housing, benefits and health needs. They also offer visits from outreach workers for help and support. http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/People%20and%20Living/Armed-Forces-Community-Support.aspx The veteran’s wellbeing service – This is a … Continue reading →

From April 2014 to be implemented by 30th June 2014, all patients aged 75 and over will have a named GP who will have overall responsibility for the care and support that our surgery provides to them. What does this … Continue reading →

The surgery will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday the 11th of June 2014 due to in house training and will not reopen until 9am on Thursday the 12th of June 2014. If you need urgent medical advice whilst the surgery … Continue reading →

The practice will be closed all day on Monday the 26th of May 2014 for the Spring Bank Holiday. If you require any urgent medical advice that is not life threatening please ring 01207 561736 and you will be directed to the … Continue reading →

The surgery will be closed for half a day on Tuesday the 13th of May 2014 from 12.30pm until 9am on Wednesday the 14th of May 2014 due to CCG training for our Doctors and Practice Nurses in Gateshead. If … Continue reading →