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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We hold clinics for patients with the following long term conditions:
If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions your care will be reviewed at least once per year.
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.
Patients are able to self-refer to Physiotherapy. Contact Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS). Please see www.tims.nhs.uk for further information.
In line with current NHS England regulations, only the following vaccinations are available free of charge on the NHS:
If you require any other vaccinations for travel you can obtain these from a private clinic (such as Superdrug or Boots)
