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Clinic Update

We are no longer able to offer walk in clinics at the practice. If you need to see or speak to a GP, please use our E-consult service or call 01429 222170.

When calling, our reception team will take your details and have been asked by our GPs to gather some information about your condition, this is to ensure that they can direct you to the most appropriate clinician and/or service and be seen as soon as possible.

If you have any symptoms associated with coronavirus, including a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you are advised to stay at home for 7 days.

Patient Participation Group

We are keen to resume our Patient Participation Group Meetings and would love you to join us. Please speak to a member of our reception team if you would like to become a member of our Patient Participation Group.

Out of Hours

If you need a doctor urgently when the surgery is closed please contact NHS 111 or visit the walk-in/urgent care centre at University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Friends and Family Test

Would you recommend our surgery to your friends and family, please click on the Friend and Family Test in "have your say" to take part in our survey.

Great North Care Record

Recently there has been a change in how patient information is accessed and shared within the NHS. When patients attend out of ours services, emergency departments or mental health services, they will be asked to provide consent for healthcare professionals to view their notes. Every patient in the UK has been automatically signed up to this scheme and every person has to the option to opt out if they wish.

Please see the attached document for more information and how this change will benefit patients

GNCR patient letter

Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.