There are lots of services which you can access without a referral from your GP practice and also some national screening programmes which operate independently of the practice. Please use the following links for more information about what is available without needing to contact the surgery.
7 Pharmacy First Pathways
From 31st January 2024 local Pharmacies have been able to assess and treat 7 very common illnesses and to provide prescriptions if needed for treatment. These pathways are aimed at ... [continue] 7 Pharmacy First Pathways
Bowel Cancer Screening
All patients aged 60-74 will be sent a test kit in the post every two years. The kit is known as a Faecal Immunochemical Test or FIT. and should be ... [continue] Bowel Cancer Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Ladies who are aged 50- 70 will be invited to attend breast screening every three years. We encourage you to attend your appointment – usually provided at a mobile unit ... [continue] Breast Cancer Screening
Carers Northumberland
“A Carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide ... [continue] Carers Northumberland
Caring for Elderly Parents
If you are looking after an elderly parent help is available from the following website: The Carents Room The Carents Room website provides information to help you organise care and ... [continue] Caring for Elderly Parents
Children and Families
Family Hubs Northumberland is a great resource for carers, parents and prospective parents needing advice or those who are looking for activities and groups to join with others. https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/ For ... [continue] Children and Families
Living Well Co-ordinators
We have a team of social prescribers who we refer to as our Living Well Co-ordinators who are based in Hexham and can help patients with lots of non-clinical problems ... [continue] Living Well Co-ordinators
Mental Health Resources
There are lots of websites and resources available to help patients with their mental health and we have listed a few of them here. These are all approved by the ... [continue] Mental Health Resources
Minor Ailments
As well as our practice, there are many other local NHS services you can contact for health advice, information or treatment. Local pharmacies are a great place to ask for ... [continue] Minor Ailments
NHS health information
The NHS provides information to help you manage your health or condition. Please use the search bar to enter a diagnosis/condition or symptom . You can also look up information ... [continue] NHS health information
Physiotherapy and JMAPS
Patients with musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries or joint/muscle pain are able to book directly with our First Contact Physio, Morgan Lloyd. He will assess your condition and manage diagnostics or ... [continue] Physiotherapy and JMAPS
Pregnancy
Ladies who are pregnant do not need to have this confirmed by a GP and should refer themselves directly into the care of our Community Midwife using the Badgernotes portal ... [continue] Pregnancy
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 8th December, 2023
