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Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from Newcastle Medical Centre

25/05/2021

Social Media

We are now on twitter, please follow us for up to date information, news, patient surveys and more: @NewcastleMedNMC

Please note that we cannot reply to any medical queries on twitter, please contact the practice direct for this.

17/03/2021

Covid Vaccines

We are working through the JCVI recommended cohorts for vaccination and we will be in contact with you as soon as we are able to offer you an appointment.

Please do not contact the practice unless we have tried to contact you.

04/03/2021

University Mental Health Day

Mental Health is so important for everyone and today is University Mental Health Day! This past year has been very tough for everyone and thins includes students. There lives have changed dramatically and university life is still not the same as it should be. Today is about raising awareness improving support for mental health among students.
It is ok to talk. #UniMentalHealthDay

04/03/2021

Covid Vaccines

Just to advise you that we are working in line with JCVI groups for the vaccine and we will contact you when we are able to offer you an appointment at one of the two hubs we access at the practice.

The hubs are:
Newcastle Racecourse NE3 5HP
Eagles Community Arena NE4 7AF

Please do not contact we will contact you

18/12/2020

Coronavis Vaccine (covid vaccine)

Following extensive trials, the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK and is now available to priority groups.

Vaccinations are being delivered according to priority groups identified by the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The vaccinations may not take place at your GP practice, but rather a local vaccination service (led by GPs, practice nurses and community pharmacists) who are responsible for delivering the vaccine to people in your community.

When it is the right time for you to receive your vaccination, you will receive an invitation to come forward.

This may be via the phone, or through a letter either from your GP or the national booking system.

We know lots of people will be eager to get protected but we are asking people not to contact us to get an appointment as you will not be able to get one until you are contacted.

22/09/2020

We now record all calls

The practice has recently updated the telephone system and we are now recording all our calls. The calls will be recorded for training and monitoring purposes and will be stored on a secure network and disposed of in line with NHS guidance.

21/07/2020

Face Coverings

The Practice team would ask all patients and visitors to wear a face covering when visiting the practice. This is to to help stop the spread of the virus. If a person comes in who is suffering from coronavirus (and they may not be aware of this themselves) then a face covering will provide some protection. The face covering should be covering your mouth and nose for this to be effective.

You will also be asked to use hand sanitiser on arrival and given gloves to wear during your appointment.

Please be aware that from 24.07.2020 all shops require people to wear face coverings as per government guidance, as we are in Eldon Square this rule should be followed when visiting the centre and the practice.

27/05/2020

Repeat Prescribing

In line with the practice policy we will from now on be prescribing in maximum durations of 2 months for medications. There are some cases that can be granted exceptions with longer duration terms, if clinically neccesary and this can be discussed with a clinical member of staff. The staff do not have to agree to a change in duration length if they feel is it not clinically neccesary.

26/05/2020

Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

The practice team have created a useful leaflet that can support you if you are struggling with mental health or your wellbeing. We are here for you and we want you to know there is support out there. The new practice leaflet for wellbeing and mental health is on the right hand side of the screen

27/04/2020

We are still here for you

I know that times are strange at the moment and that there is uncertainty around when things will be back to the way they were but I wanted to let you all know that we are still available.

Even though times have changed we are working our usual hours. You can still contact us with any health worries or concerns

We are still offering telephone consultations and face to face appointment that are necessary. We also offer e-consultations information on this can be found on this website

Do not feel like you are unable to contact us we are here during our usual opening hours and can be contacted on 0191 2322973.
#YourHealthIsOurPassion

09/04/2020

Useful contact details

We are in the middle of strange times and the world around us is changing and this can affect people in different ways. No matter what you are going through there are services that can help you. We have compiled a list of some of these below:

Mental health - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters

Samaritans call 116123

Domestic violence by Refuge 0808 2000 247

ManKind on 0182 3334 244

LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 help@galop.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Karma Nirvana, UK Helpline for ‘honour’-based abuse and forced marriage: 0800 5999 247

Respect helpline (for anyone worried about their own behaviour): 0808 802 0321

CityLife Line 0191 2778000 - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/services/public-health-wellbeing-and-leisure/public-health-services/coronavirus-covid-19/citylife

Crisis Team 0191 814 8899

Bereavement 0808 808 1677

Please continue to follow government guidelines:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus

09/04/2020

Bank Holidays - April 2020

Please take notice of the government guidance and Stay Home. Act Like you've got it as anyone can spread it.

Please remember that staying home and staying in are the most important thing you can do right now. Helps safe a life today
#StayHome #ProtectThe NHS

13/03/2020

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

The UK chief medical officers have raised the Coronavirus risk to the public from low to moderate.

Please follow NHS guidance to ensure public safety:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

As a practice we are taking precautions to safeguard both staff and patients and as a result of this we are asking all patients to have a telephone consultation for triage purposes before entering the practice. The clinician will advise you if you need to attend the practice following your telephone call.
All appointments MUST be triaged by telephone before you attend regardless of the nature of the appointment. If you attend and have not had been triaged by telephone you will be asked to leave and advised to call us. The contact number is 0191 2322973.

This is for the safety of all staff, patients and the wider public as we are inside of a major shopping centre.

We thank you for your co-operation

CORONAVIRUS and what to do

If you have been to Wuhan in China in the last 14 days and develop ANY of these symptoms, contact a health professional. This also applies if you have been around people who are known to have visited China in the last 14 days.

ANY of
- cough
- runny nose
- sore throat
- fever
- difficulty breathing

You MUST contact a healthcare professional for free advice and treatment, by calling NHS 111 or your GP, by telephone and tell
them that you have travelled to China or been in contact with someone who has been to China.

DO NOT use public transport or taxis - contact a healthcare professional by telephone before doing anything.

Christmas Jumper Day

The practice staff will be wearing Christmas Jumper's on 13.12.2019 and making a donation to Tiny Lives. Tiny Lives is a registered charity that helps premature and sick newborn babies at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle.

Come in and see us in your festive Jumpers!

Alzheimer's Society Elf Day -

We will be having a non-uniform day so all staff can release their inner Elf and go a little Christmas Crazy to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer's Society.

Feel free to come and see us all dressed up and have your picture taken in the Elf Photo Booth!

02/10/2019

Are you eligible for the flu vaccine?

If so we are trialling flu clinics this year on a number of days including Mornings, Evenings and Saturdays. Please contact the practice and speak to a receptionist for more infromation or refer to the flu campaign board in the waiting area.

04/09/2019

Goodbye Fax Machine

From 31st October 2019 the Practice will no longer be using a fax machine.

Please direct all correspondence to the practice email address newcastlemedical@nhs.net or contact us on 0191 2322973.

27/08/2019

Closed for staff training

On Tuesday 27th August 2019 we are closed for staff training between 12 noon and 2pm. The contact number during this time is 0191 2113999. Alternatively you can call the usual practice number after 2pm on 0191 2322973. Normal service and opening times will resume from 2pm.

22/01/2019

Cervical Screening Awareness Week

21st - 21th January 2019 is cervical screening awareness week.

If you are aged between 25 and 64 years old you should be eligible for cervical screening. Public health England and the Practice will contact inviting you to the Practice for this free test. This test is an intimate exam and will be performed by a female Nurse.

Cervical screening saves 5,000 lives a year in the UK

If you are feeling anxious beforehand, you can ask a member of your family or friend to accompany you. Your practice nurse or GP will be happy to talk through any anxieties that you have prior to your cervical screening appointment

Cervical screening is NOT a test to find cancer. It is a screening test to detect changes to the cells of the cervix, which are called cervical abnormalities or pre-cancer. Between 90 and 94% of all screening results come back normal, with no abnormalities found. It is important to remember that an abnormal screening result rarely means cancer.

Having regular cervical screening offers the best protection against developing cervical cancer

Statistics taking from www.jostrust.org.uk

Do not delay book your smear test today!

20/12/2018

Christmas and New Year Opening Times

24th December Christmas Eve - 8.00-5.00
25th December Christmas Day - Closed
26th December Boxing Day - Closed

31st December New Years Eve - 8.00-5.00
1st January New Years Day - Closed

Please call 111 if you are in need of any medical assistance when we are closed. If it is an emergency please dial 999.

all the other days we are open as normal.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

02/10/2018

Donations are welcome

During the winter months the Practice will be collecting non perishable food items to be donated to two local charities

Vinnies Cafe - Byker
Peoples Kitchen - Jesmond

These charities help and feed a lot of people in need. There is a collection box on reception for all donations and a list of items incase people want to be specific.

thank you

01/10/2018

We are now on Instagram

Please follow us on social media for all the latest news and information. We are newcastlemedicalnmc.
This site is regularly updated and will provide vital infromation to patients registered at the Practice.

05/07/2018

Happy 70th Birthday to the NHS

Happy 70th Birthday to the NHS!!!!

The National Health Service turns 70 today. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions. Please take this time to appreciate the vital role the service plays in our lives and to recognise and thank the extraordinary NHS staff, the everyday heroes who are there to guide, support and care for us.

15/06/2018

Cupcake Day

We are so happy to announce we raised £505.50p for the Alzheimer’s Society from our cupcake day.

Words cannot express how thankful we are to everyone who took part and donated. Your support is greatly appreciated. We would like to wish a special thank you to the following people and places:-
Mary, Joan and Roger
Kate – Boots
Dytham Jewellery Designers -https://www.dythamjewellery.co.uk
Cakes Contour - https://www.cakescontour.co.uk
Boots Hotspur Way Eldon Square

If it wasn’t for the above people/places the day would not have been such a success. Thank you to you all.

30/05/2018

Road Closure's for the Great Exhibition of the North

The Great Exhibition of the North which runs from the 22nd June until the 9th September. Screen on the Green will also be back in Old Eldon Square.

They are still subject to some change. Work is currently being carried out on Newgate Street and John Dobson Street to deal with increased traffic.

30 June/ 1st July
7 July/ 8 July
14 July/ 15 July
21 July/ 22 July
28 July/ 29 July
4 Aug/ 5 Aug
11 Aug/ 12 Aug
18 Aug/ 19 Aug
25 Aug/ 26 Aug
1 Sep/ 2 Sept

Picture from The Great Exhibition of the North Official Site

05/04/2018

CUPCAKE DAY FOR ALZHEIMER'S

The Practice will be holding a cupcake day to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The practice will be holing this on Thursday 14th June 2018 and all are welcome.

There will be cakes and sweets and other Alzheimer's merchandise to purchase. There will be no drinks for health and safety reasons.

The Practice staff will be wearing blue and donating a fee to the charity for the pleasure a non-uniform day. There will also be games like guess the flavour of the cake and guess how many sweets in the jar.

Please come along and join in the fun to raise vital funds for a fantastic charity.

01/03/2018

Adverse Weather Conditions - Change to Closing Time

Due to the amber weather alert, the disruptions to traffic and the closing of Eldon Square Shopping Centre the surgery will be closing at 5.30pm tonight.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you understand this is out of our hands.

If you need medical assistance during this time please call 0191 2322973

28/02/2018

Adverse Weather Conditions

15/02/2018

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy New Year to all the Chinese patients we have registered at the Practice.

Hope the New Year brings happiness, good fortune and wealth to all.

新年快乐新年快樂

07/02/2018

Student Book Exchange

CALLING ALL STUDENTS
There’s no point keeping those old textbooks around to gather dust when you can donate them to a fellow student.
Newcastle Medical Centre is happy for students to donate their text books here.

Students wishing to take a book would be asked to make a small donation at reception. Any money raised will be donated to a local charity.

For more information please ask the Student Champion

19/09/2017

Smear Campaign

We are promoting our smear campaign week which begins on Monday 9th October 2017. Please arrange an appointment to have yours.

Each year around five million women in the UK are invited for cervical screening (smear test). Cervical screening saves 5,000 lives a year in the UK.

Cervical screening is free and you should receive your invitation to attend for regular screening from your GP surgery (it is important that you let them know of any change in your name or address).
If you are feeling anxious beforehand, you can ask a member of your family or friend to accompany you. Your practice nurse or GP will be happy to talk through any anxieties that you have prior to your cervical screening appointment

Cervical screening is NOT a test to find cancer. It is a screening test to detect changes to the cells of the cervix, which are called cervical abnormalities or pre-cancer. Between 90 and 94% of all screening results come back normal, with no abnormalities found. It is important to remember that an abnormal screening result rarely means cancer. Having regular cervical screening offers the best protection against developing cervical cancer.
Please take up your invitation to attend your cervical screening test; regular screening saves lives. If you would like to have a smear performed please contact us to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

18/09/2017

Minor Surgery Clinics

The Practice will soon be holding Minor Surgery clinics. At the moment we are keeping a list of patients who require this service until we have enough to hold a clinic. If you think you may need minor surgery then please get in touch to book an appointment with one of the doctors who will assess this for you

17/09/2017

Winter Flu Campaign

If you want help to stay healthy and prevent the spread of flu among family, friends and work colleagues, taking advantage of the winter flu jab is a good first step. Flu is contagious and it can be passed through coughing, sneezing or by touching infected surfaces or people. Most flu outbreaks usually happen in late autumn or winter, and, for most people, it's an unpleasant but not a life-threatening condition

Our first two flu clinics are:

Friday 6th October 2017
Saturday 14th October 2017

Please get in touch to arrange an appointment for your jab.

16/09/2017

Carer, Elderly & Student Champions

Carer and Elderly Champion
Cheryl is our new champion for carers and the elderly. If you have any concerns or need help with anything please just pop into the surgery or call us on 0191 232 2973 and ask to speak to Cheryl.

Student Champion
Abbie is our new champion for students If you have any concerns or need help with anything please just pop into the surgery or call us on 0191 232 2973 and ask to speak to Sacha.