We’d like to say a huge thank you to staff at Ian Ramsey CE Academy in Stockton, who have been making PPE face shields for us, and other NHS organisations across the North East. Special thanks to Gill Booth, Executive Head of Ian Ramsey CE Academy and Venerable Bede CE Academy, for coordinating the project, … Continued
If you’ve been to the practice recently, you might have wondered why staff are wearing gloves, masks and other protective equipment. The NHS and the government have issued strict guidance that all staff should be using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. NHS staff come into contact with a lot of patients, and coronavirus … Continued
Our surgeries at both 17 and 200 Osborne Road will be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
The NHS has asked all GP practices to remain open as part of managing the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
From Monday 23rd March, all appointments with the Practice Nurse Team will be at 17 Osborne Road. We are currently still able to carry out urgent blood tests, ECGs, smears, childhood immunisations, pregnancy immunisations, dressings, and blood pressure and diabetes monitoring. As we posted yesterday, Health Visitors are no longer doing Well Baby clinics in the … Continued
In response to the Coronavirus situation, all Well Baby clinics have been closed across the city. They will remain closed until further notice. Parents and guardians can contact their normal Health Visitor if they have concerns about their child.
Cervical screening is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. The test – which takes no more than 10 minutes – checks the health of your cervix and looks for cells that could cause cancer. Why it’s important Since the early 1990s, the rate of cervical cancer in the UK … Continued
We understand people are concerned about the spread of coronavirus in the UK. We want to let all patients know about the steps we are taking and plans we are putting in place, and what you as patients can do to help keep yourselves and those around you safe. You can read our full patient … Continued
We are aware that people are concerned about the Coronavirus outbreak. At these times, it is not just the adults that have some worries. This is a fantastic resource for anyone with little people at home that can help answer some of their questions and concerns. Click the image below for a helpful guide to … Continued
If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it: ➡️ Stay at home and avoid close contact with other people ➡️ Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital ➡️ Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next. … Continued
Care Navigation The NHS can be a big and complex web, and it’s not always easy to know what services there are, let alone how to access them. That’s where Care Navigation comes in. Reception and Administrative staff can undergo extra training to help you navigate your way through health and social care services. Right … Continued
