Important changes to how we are using askymyGP We are making an important change to how we use askmyGP. Since introducing askymyGP in 2020, it has made a big difference in how quickly and efficiently we respond to patient queries. On average, we resolve patient queries within 3 hours, and 80% are dealt with on … Continued
Have you heard about Electronic Repeat Dispensing? If you take regularly prescribed medication, you’ll know about needing to remember to order your next batch. The NHS App makes the job an awful lot easier – 7 taps on the screen and your prescription request is sent, without needing to wait until Monday morning or make … Continued
Patient Updates and Your Feedback It’s been three months since JHP merged with Avenue, and we wanted to give patients an update on how things have been going, the feedback we’ve received and a few suggestions. Thank you Firstly, a big thank you to everyone for their patience during the merger process. From announcing the … Continued
Are you Holiday ready? If you are heading away for a break this summer, it’s important to be ready. Whether you are jetting off abroad or exploring closer to home, here is some information that we hope will be useful. We’ll cover travel vaccinations, assessing your risk, how to keep safe, medication and more. You … Continued
Reordering Prescriptions: How the NHS App saves you time and effort Many of us will have downloaded the NHS App for the first time during the pandemic to book vaccinations or show our covid pass. And if you are in the 60% of patients across Gosforth and Jesmond who now have the app on their … Continued
Prescriptions in the NHS App The NHS App gives people who take regularly prescribed medication a quick, easy, and convenient way to request their next batch of medicine. You can send your request any time of the day or night – no waiting for the practice to be open, no phone calls and no need … Continued
Meet the NHS App The NHS App is a secure and straightforward way to access a range of NHS services from your smartphone. It’s free to download and use and available on Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store. Download for Apple devices Download for Android devices To use the App, you need to … Continued
As part of North Gosforth Primary Care Network, patients have access to new and specialist services.
Boots pharmacy on Osborne Road will reopen again on 1st July. The branch had been temporarily closed due to staff shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. From tomorrow they will be open again and available to fulfil prescriptions. Please be aware that like many other shops and public spaces, social distancing measures will be in … Continued
Did you know you can book an appointment or order your repeat prescription online?
