Statement: Medical Records You may be aware that NHS England has determined that from 1st November 2022 all patients will have complete prospective access to their medical records, with surgeries being required to enable this en masse. This instruction also includes automatically provisioning prospective access for patients who turn 16 years of age. Whilst we … Continued
UPDATE: Phone Issues should now be resolved UPDATE 11:12am We believe the issues with our phones should now be resolved. Apologies for any inconvenience. Apologies for the phone issues we are still experiencing at the practice today. There is a known fault on our lines causing poor quality sound and crackling, making it difficult for … Continued
Viruses spread more quickly in winter: Get Boosted Vaccinations are your best protection against covid-19 and flu, which spread more quickly in winter, and can both cause serious illness. Protection provided by covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, so if you are over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant, boost your immunity this winter. Because … Continued
Your Views: What do you think of our website? We launched our new website earlier this year after a joint project between GP practices across Newcastle and Gateshead. The project was funded by the NHS Digital First Primary Care programme, which works on improving patients’ access to advice, support and treatment through digital technology. Part … Continued
Stoptober: How to keep going with your quit attempt At the start of October, thousands of people joined in with Stoptober – an attempt to go smoke-free for 28 days. If you are one of the people taking part in Stoptober, we wanted to offer some encouragement and tips on how to keep going. Why … Continued
Community Peer Support Groups: Autumn Dates Here are the upcoming dates and locations for the Community Peer Support Groups, run on behalf of our PCN by Mental Health Concern. All groups are free to attend. Autumn Dates Group Description Location Dates Time Community Garden No experience necessary. Enjoy some fresh air and good company. Kingston … Continued
Meet and Move: Helping those at risk of Frailty or Isolation In Jesmond and Lower Gosforth PCN, we have a network Physiotherapist to work with patients at our four GP practices. Rachel Cowey joined the network in October 2020, having worked extensively as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist after completing her BSc in physiotherapy. Rachel’s role within … Continued
World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2022 There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel. That’s why a new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign is being launched, helping us find those little things we can … Continued
Flu vaccines have arrived; first clinic this Saturday We are pleased to let patients know that our flu vaccine supply has arrived at the practice. Our first flu clinic will be this Saturday – 8th October – with a second clinic two weeks later on 22nd October. Flu Clinic – Saturday 8th October When Saturday … Continued
Earlier this year, we asked patients at GP practices across Gosforth and Jesmond to share their views with us about cervical screening
