Our Practice Services and Clinics
Ante-Natal Clinic
The community midwife usually holds 2 clinics per week (Tuesday & Wednesday PM). If you have a positive home pregnancy test you can self-refer to the midwife by completing a form at Reception.
Anti-Coagulant (Warfarin) Clinic
This is held on Friday afternoons for patients who are prescribed Warfarin and need regular monitoring. This is hosted within the Health Centre but is organised by the Pharmacist from the Queen Elizabeth hospital.
Childhood Immunisations
If your child is due an immunisation you will be sent a reminder to book an appointment from the Child Health Department, the clinic is run by the Practice Nurses.
Drugs & Alcohol
The practice works closely with the Gateshead Drug & Alcohol Team. If you would like to access this service, please discuss this with one of our doctors.
Family Planning
We offer all types of contraception. Please speak to Reception to make an appointment, the receptionist may ask which method of contraception you are interested in as our Practice Nurses/Doctors specialise in different areas.
Long Term Conditions Clinics
We hold clinics for patients with the following long term conditions:
- Diabetes
- Coronary Heart & Vascular disease
- Hypertension
- COPD
- Asthma
If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions your care will be reviewed at least once per year.
Minor Surgery
We can offer certain minor surgery procedures on the practice. Please make an appointment with a GP/Nurse if you wish to be referred for minor surgery.
Physiotherapy
Patients are able to self-refer to Physiotherapy. Contact Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS). Please see www.tims.nhs.uk for further information.
Travel Immunisations
In line with current NHS England regulations, only the following vaccinations are available free of charge on the NHS:
- Diptheria, Polio and Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
- Cholera
If you require any other vaccinations for travel you can obtain these from a private clinic (such as Superdrug or Boots)