Want to learn how to manage your lung condition? Breathe Easy groups are for anyone with a lung condition as well as their family and friends. There is no need … [continue] Breathe Easy (British Lung Foundation)
News
Celebration of Success – Runner up Award
Well done to our Receptionist Daniel McKeswick who came 2nd in the local “Celebration of Success” Awards 2015 for Apprentices in the North East. We are all very proud of … [continue] Celebration of Success – Runner up Award
Great News – Healthwatch Mystery Shopper Report
Throckley Primary Care had a “Mystery Shopper” visit from Healthwatch and we are delighted that we received an excellent report with “no recommendations”. They were especially pleased with our “Patient … [continue] Great News – Healthwatch Mystery Shopper Report
Passport Forms – GPs unable to Counter Sign
Please be aware that GPs are no longer able to counter sign Passport Forms following new guidance from the Passport Office below:- The counter signatory must not: • Be related … [continue] Passport Forms – GPs unable to Counter Sign
GMS 2014-15 Contractual Requirement & Statement of Intent
GMS 2014-15 Contractual Requirement and Statement of Intent (To be available from 31st March 2015) Patient online access Patients at this practice can book appointments online. Yes Patients at this … [continue] GMS 2014-15 Contractual Requirement & Statement of Intent
Practice Closure – Staff Training
Wednesday 11th February 2015 – closed 12.3opm – 5.00pm. Re-opens 5.00-6.00pm Tuesday 10th March 2015 – closed from 12.30pm. Re-opens Wednesday 11th March.
Information in the City
Providing trusted information in the City . 2014 Information in the City Providing Trusted Information in Newcastle Info in the City slides for GPs surgeries
Cold Weather Update
The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Cold Weather alert, which indicates that severe weather is now imminent. There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions from … [continue] Cold Weather Update
Practice Closure
Please note we are now OPEN tomorrow afternoon – Tuesday 13th January. The staff training session has been cancelled to enable us to deal with winter pressures.
GP and Nurse Working Days
Updated Patient Information Leaflet GP and Nurse Working Days LT 14.10. 15
Winter Newsletter
Please read for all up to date information and xmas opening hours: Practice Newsletter Dec 14
Cold Weather Communication Plan 2014-15
Stop winter bugs spreading – wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet or before preparing food Keep warm in winter – heat your home to at least 18°C and wear … [continue] Cold Weather Communication Plan 2014-15
Sexual Health & Streetwise Xmas Opening Hours
Sexual Health Services (New Croft Centre) & Streetwise Xmas Opening Hours Christmas Opening time 2014 (Word doc) Christmas Opening time 2014 (Adobe PDF)
Pharmacy Opening Hours Xmas 2014
Pharmacy Opening Hours (Newcastle) Xmas 2014 Xmas opening hours 2014.doc
Patient Participation Group
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Friends and Family Test 1st December 2014
What is this? The Friends and family Test (FFT) is being introduced into all GP Practices from December 2014. The FFT is a feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle … [continue] Friends and Family Test 1st December 2014
Important Patient Transport Information for Newcastle
Patient_Transport_Information_Oct_14 Patient_Transport_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Oct_14 PTS_Appeals_Process_v1.1
Ebola Update from Public Health England
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GP and Nurse Working Days
Updated Patient Information Leaflet GP_and_Nurse_Working_Days_LT_Oct_14
GMS Contractual Requirements for Online Services
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Patient access to their GP Record
Online services update poster online_services_patient_summary_coming_soon[1]
Practice newsletter
Please click here to see our latest newsletter Practice_Newsletter_Aug_14_pdf
Training & staff development sessions – the surgery will be closed at these times
The surgery will be closed from 12:30 – 17:00 hrs. on the following dates for training and staff development. If you require medical assistance in an emergency please call the … [continue] Training & staff development sessions – the surgery will be closed at these times
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Ladies
The whooping cough vaccine should be given to pregnant ladies between 28 weeks pregnant and 32 weeks pregnant but can be given up to 38 weeks pregnant. Please contact Reception … [continue] Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Ladies
Stoptober
Smokers across the country are being asked to join in with some of the country’s top comedians for this year’s 28-day Stoptober challenge, the annual quitting event from Public Health … [continue] Stoptober
Changes to ‘birthday checks’
If you have a long term condition (such as diabetes, COPD, asthma, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation or have previously had a stroke or heart attack) you will be used … [continue] Changes to ‘birthday checks’
Welcome to our new GP Registrars
We are delighted to welcome our new trainee doctors – Dr Tom Fairfax and Dr Laura Wright – who began working at the surgery at the beginning of August. We would … [continue] Welcome to our new GP Registrars
On-line Repeat Prescriptions
You can now order a Repeat Prescription ONLINE at https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com . To register for the online service please ask for a registration form at Reception.
Patient Survey 2014 – results
Thank you to all who completed our recent patient survey. The feedback we receive from the survey is invaluable for us. To see the results of the survey please click … [continue] Patient Survey 2014 – results
Bank Holiday pharmacy opening hours
Click here to see the opening hours of Newcastle pharmacies over the Easter Bank Holidays. Newcastle_bank_hol_pharmacies_April_2014