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Please do not ring the practice if you have received a letter from  NHS England regarding Covid vaccinations. These letters are being sent to offer patients the option of booking … [continue] Covid Vaccinations update

We are making excellent progress through the eligible groups for Covid vaccinations and will shortly be moving into Cohort 4 which includes the clinically vulnerable shielding patients as well as … [continue] COVID Vaccination progress

We are making good progress through our first cohorts for Covid vaccinations and we continue to work our way through patient lists in order of age. Some confusion has been … [continue] COVID Vaccinations

Our Covid vaccination programme is now underway and we are currently contacting patients to book appointments as we work through the age groups and ‘at risk’ categories as defined by … [continue] COVID Vaccinations

Reduce the Spread of Infection The Germ Defence website gives scientifically proven practical advice on how you can reduce the spread of coronavirus in the home. Simply follow the link … [continue] Help us to reduce the spread of infection this Christmas

We are still waiting for additional supplies of flu vaccine for those aged below 65. However, we are starting to prepare for our next flu clinic and a text message … [continue] Flu vaccinations for 50-64 year olds

Flu Vaccines for 2020 We are having to work differently at the moment in order to protect our patients and our staff from the risks of Covid19 and this has … [continue] Flu Vaccinations 2020

The Department of Health identified a group of patients who are considered to be at very high risk of complications should they catch the Covid19 virus and these patients should … [continue] Covid19 – Shielded Patients

We have introduced a new way for patients to contact the practice during the Covid19 crisis. E-Consult will enable any patient to make direct contact with the practice through a … [continue] eConsult

As we now move into the ‘Delay’ phase of the Covid19 Pandemic we will be asking screening questions of all patients requesting face to face appointments at the surgery.  This … [continue] COVID19 – Latest Guidance

The NHS is well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases and has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring … [continue] Latest Advice on the Whuhan Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tell Healthwatch about your NHS, health, and social care experiences from last year. They will be running their annual survey during February and March this year, asking you about the … [continue] Healthwatch Annual Survey

The results of our recent survey are now available on the ‘Patient Group’ section of our website. Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey. If you have any … [continue] Patient Survey Results

Patients can access appointments at the Cramlington hub when our own extended access hub is closed. Just ring the number given above or ring NHS111.

Thank you to those patients who participated in our recent survey. We received over 460 completed questionnaires which is an excellent response. A full report of the feedback for each … [continue] Patient Survey

We apologise to patients aged below 65 whose vaccine has been delayed this year because of a manufacturing problem. Our first delivery of vaccine for the under 65s is now … [continue] Under 65s Flu vaccine delay

Our flu clinic dates for 2019 are now arranged – please note that the first few clinics are for patients aged 65 and over only. This is because of a … [continue] Flu Clinics 2019

Ladies who have recently had a cervical cytology test may experience a delay in receiving their results. These are currently taking up to 8 weeks to arrive but a letter … [continue] Cervical Cytology results – delays expected

    On behalf of our GP Federation, Hadrian Primary Care Alliance, we are now hosting an extended access service known as the Hadrian Extra Care Hub. GP appointments are … [continue] Extended Access to GP Appointments

We are delighted to report that the practice has been given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by CQC inspectors who visited us Tuesday 9th February 2016. This is an excellent achievement for … [continue] CQC Inspection Rating

The Electronic Prescription Service (or EPS) is a system whereby prescriptions can be electronically signed and transmitted to local pharmacies. If you are a non-dispensing patient this may mean that … [continue] Electronic Prescriptions Service

From December 1st 2014 all GP practices are being asked to offer patients an opportunity to give feedback each time they visit or contact the surgery.  The main question you … [continue] Friends and Family Test