Click Here for information on this year's flu clinics
Coronavirus - COVID-19
We are receiving calls in relation to local and national restriction. Please note that the practice cannot provide any additional information, you can keep yourself updated using the gov.uk website.
We have also been receiving a number of calls enquiring about COVID-19 vaccines. This is not expected until 2021 and we will proactively contact all eligible patients when we have information about the programme, we cannot provide any further detail at this time.
Please leave the phone lines free for those who need to contact us for medical reasons.
Many thanks
Patient care and wellbeing is, as always, the main priority of all of our staff here at Wrekenton Medical Group. We would like to thank all patients for your understanding and support during this time
In line with guidance from Public Health England regarding the coronavirus pandemic , we are not currently offering the option to book face to face appointments online. You can book in for a telephone triage consultation; a member of the team will then contact you by telephone.
YOU MUST NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY UNLESS YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO A GP OR NURSE ON THE DAY AND BEEN GIVEN A FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENT
You may wish to use our eConsult service to avoid waiting on the phone lines, please see the Appointments page for more information.
See the Prescriptions page for how to order your medication.
Self - help
If you have a continuous cough, fever or loss of taste / smell, you and members of your household must stay at home and self-isolate. You must not visit Wrekenton Medical Group, any other GP Practice, pharmacy or hospital.
Please visit https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 for further information
Useful links
Social distancing guidance - Click Here
Self isolation guidance - Gov.UK or NHS.UK
Self-certification sickness form - Click Here
ACAS website – advice for employers and employees Click Here
Click HERE for information on Extended Access and Gateshead Extra Care Services
Welcome
Welcome to our practice website. We aim to provide all of our patients with a comprehensive range of healthcare services covering one-off problems to longer term illnesses. Feel free to explore the site and find out how you and your family can benefit from our personal and professional approach to healthcare provision.
Mission Statement
To deliver the highest possible quality care to all of our patients.
Please see further information Mission statement page for the full statement.
As well as being able to see when we are open at the click of a mouse and various other options, you can now easily order your medication, book an appointment and see a summary of your medical records by applying for online access.
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To register with the practice, call in and collect a set of new patient registration forms and one of our reception team will make your appointment for a New Patient Health Check. You’ll enjoy a confidential service in comfortable surroundings from a helpful and dedicated team.
To avoid disappointment, please check the following link to ensure that you reside within the practice catchment area.
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