We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Appointments
Ring our main switchboard number on (0191) 264 1014 or call at reception to book an appointment or you can book online using SystmOnline here If you need to cancel...
Choosing the right service
If you are injured or unwell there are a number of different NHS services that you can access. If you are unsure if a service can treat your condition, just...
Extended hours
We also offer an ‘Extended Hours’ service. The extended hours sessions are for routine pre-booked appointments and as such are available to all. They are however especially suited to workers or...
Home visits
Home visits are reserved for patients who are house-bound or have serious illness and are too poorly to attend the Practice. Please ring (0191) 264 1014 before 10:30 a.m. to...
Non-NHS services
The NHS does not pay for some of the services we provide. These include private blood tests, private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports, fitness to travel...
Repeat dispensing scheme
What is repeat dispensing? It’s a new way of getting your medicines without asking your doctor for a prescription each time. Do I have to use the same pharmacy? Yes,...
Repeat prescriptions
If you take medication on a long-term basis, you can order your prescription in a number of different ways: You can order your repeat prescription on-line using SystmOnline here Or...
Self care
Helping yourself – Antibiotics, Mental Health Services & Local Pharmacies Antibiotics Each year 25% of the population visit their GP for a respiratory tract infection (eg sinus, throat or chest...
Sick certificates / "Fit notes"
Sick leave Less than 28 days It is not necessary to obtain a fit note (“sick note”) from a GP unless you have been absent from work for more...
Test results
In view of the large number of results we deal with, it is the patient’s responsibility to request the results of any investigations that have been requested by the Practice....
Clinics
For information on the clinics and services we provide at the practice, please see the pages below.
Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 22nd October, 2014
