13th April 2026
News
Spring Covid Vaccines
Spring COVID‑19 Vaccinations Are Coming Up Did you know you can book your spring COVID‑19 vaccination straight through the NHS App? It’s quick, simple and saves you waiting on the phone. From the 7th of April, people aged 75 and over, and anyone 6 months and older who are immunosuppressed, can book their free spring
10th April 2026
Online Appointment Booking
📢 Important Update: Online Appointment Booking Restored Great news — the issue affecting appointment bookings through the NHS App has now been resolved. Previously, some patients were seeing a message saying “This appointment slot has already been booked”, even though the appointment had actually gone through. This led to confusion and duplicate bookings, so we
30th March 2026
Heartburn health – pioneering research study to improve care of heartburn and tackle cancer launches in Newcastle, north shields and Blyth
Heartburn Health, a national research programme to find ways to improve care for people with heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux is live in new North East locations including Newcastle, North Shields and Blyth and is looking for volunteers with these symptoms, aged 55-79 to take part. Supported by the NHS and Cancer Research UK, Heartburn
18th March 2026
Protecting Yourself and Your Family: Invasive Meningococcal Disease
The UKHSA and NHS are responding to recent cases of invasive meningococcal disease. Learn the key signs of meningitis and septicaemia, how to check your vaccination record on the NHS App, and what to do if you or a loved one feels unwell.
18th March 2026
Get ready for Spring 2026 COVID-19 booster if eligible
Stay protected this spring! The NHS COVID-19 booster programme begins mid April 2026 for those at higher risk, including people aged 75 and over or with weakened immune systems.
11th March 2026
Measles: What to Look Out For and When to Keep Your Child at Home
Worried about the rise in measles cases? Learn how to spot the first symptoms, when you need to keep your child off school, and how to check they are fully protected with the MMR vaccine.
18th February 2026
11th February 2026
Are you looking after someone? Help is available for carers
Do you look after a friend or family member who needs extra help? You may be eligible for free vaccinations, health checks, and financial support. Read more to find out how to register as a carer at the surgery and access the help you deserve.
5th February 2026
Meet Nicky your new AI digital assistant!!
A new convenient way to access information and health and care services
We’re happy to introduce, Nicky, a digital assistant that helps guide you to the best place for help, often a self-service or self-referral option that gets you support faster.
23rd January 2026
Cervical Screening: Why your appointment matters
Nervous about your smear test? You aren’t alone. Read our latest update to understand why cervical screening is vital for your health, what support is available to make you comfortable, and how to check if you are up to date.
22nd January 2026
Essential support for respiratory patients during power cuts
By registering, you can receive power cut warnings and updates, welfare check-ins and practical support during longer outages, access to a dedicated support line, and a personalised power cut plan tailored to your needs. Signing up is quick and simple. You can scan the QR code provided, visit ssen.co.uk/heretohelp, or call 0800 294 3259. A
22nd January 2026
Faster Access to Help for Back and Joint Pain
Learn how to access NHS support for back, neck, and joint problems. Many patients can now self-refer directly to musculoskeletal specialists and physiotherapists without waiting for a GP appointment. Find out how to check availability in your area and get the right care faster.
12th January 2026
Small Steps for a Healthier You in 2026
Start 2026 with small steps toward a healthier life. From using the NHS App for prescriptions to accessing treatment through Pharmacy First, discover the tools and local services available to help you stay well this year.
9th January 2026
Smoking Survivors
There are so many reasons to quit smoking this New Year and “take your life back” like Sue – for health, more money, and for your family. Stopping smoking gives life back. Find advice and free friendly local support at FreshQuit.co.uk or ring the stop smoking team on 01670 81313
9th January 2026
We Want to Hear From You: Share Your Feedback on Our Clinic Hours!
Your opinion matters to us, and we’re looking to make our services even better and more convenient for you. We’ve added a Patient Feedback Form and encourage all our patients to take a few minutes to complete it!
23rd October 2025
Find the Right NHS Service for Your Needs
When you need medical help or advice, it’s not always clear which NHS service is the right one for you. By choosing the most suitable service, you can get the help you need faster and help us to keep our local NHS services running smoothly for everyone.
2nd September 2025
When to use NHS 111
NHS 111 is a free and convenient service to help you get the right medical advice or treatment when you need it urgently, but it’s not a life-threatening emergency.
28th August 2025