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Get information about COVID-19 vaccination, who can get it, and safety and side effects

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations on the NHS website

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when

Learn more about flu vaccinations on the NHS website

Effective management of long-term conditions has been a priority for the NHS since the early 1990s, with the goal of helping individuals remain stable and maintain a good quality of life while reducing hospital visits. Long-term conditions include:

• Learning difficulties
• Mental health issues
• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COPD
• Asthma
• Hypertension
• Ischaemic heart disease
• Epilepsy
• Hypothyroidism
• Chronic kidney disease

We aim to conduct all annual reviews during your birthday month to minimize appointments, give patients better control over scheduling, and focus more on patient care. For more details, please speak with our practice nurses at your next appointment.

Please ask a member of staff at the main reception desk who will be more than happy to assist you.

We provide a full contraceptive service at the surgery. We have GPs specially trained in the insertion and removal of both the contraceptive Implant and the Coil.

Learn more about contraception on the NHS website

The district nursing team do a fantastic job of visiting and supporting patients who are unable to attend the surgery because of illness or infirmity.

• Telephone: 0191 2932580

Are you ready to make a life change? If so this free NHS service can help you to stop smoking, reduce alcohol, eat more healthily and access physical activities.

If you want to find out more, contact the team on 01670 396126

Our Health Visitors do a great job supporting families with children, offering advice to mothers concerning aspects of their child’s health & social situation. Head lice checks are provided. A baby clinic is held weekly in the Health Centre.

• Telephone: 01670396123.

See the mental health support page for self-help booklets written by clinical psychologists from Northumberland

Our Midwives liaise with the GPs to offer a full antenatal service. The team has close working relationships with Cramlington Maternity Unit and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

• Telephone: 01670 396170

Pharmacies can help with some minor injuries. For further assessment and treatment, please attend the Minor Injuries Unit at Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington or North Tyneside General Hospital.

Dr Naylor offers a minor surgery service at the practice. Minor surgical procedures are those not requiring hospital facilities; including removal of moles, skin lesions, drainage of skin abscesses, nail removal, and joint injections.

You may be directed to self-refer to the JMAPs service for physio and joint pain.

See the physiotherapy support page

You can book an appointment at the main reception desk at the Health Centre if you wish to see a podiatrist. To access this service directly you should either be aged over 60 or have diabetes.

Telephone: 01670 396170

You are up to four times more likely to succeed in your quit attempt if you access support from your local free NHS Stop Smoking Service.

Take control and ring to arrange your appointment, call 01670 813 135.

During times of stress, low mood, anxiety or crisis, there are always those who can support you. Talking Matters Northumberland is a self-referral service for talking therapies. They are extremely supportive and can be contacted by calling 0300 3030 700.

Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. They offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. The Team operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Telephone for Service Users/Carers making referrals 24/7: 0303 123 1146