Practice news...
Following numerous complaints about emis access we apologise that patients were unable to make appointments over the bank holiday weekend. This is frustrating to us too as we plan ahead to ensure appointment availability and our system provider has let us down on this occasion resulting in patients not being able to make appointments!
The early bird & late clinics have now started again if you find it difficult to consult a doctor during the day do not hesitate to contact us for one of the early or late appointments.
Welcome to Dr Mark Crick who will be with us as a GP returner until November 2012.
Dr Zafar Hayat - Dr Hayat is our new GP registrar and will be with the practice until August.
EMIS Access
Online appointment users please note the bookable appointments are only available for medical appointments with doctors and not to make appointments for blood tests or injections.
Private Fees
Please note that not all form filling is covered under the NHS therefore there will be a charge for medical insurance reports, certificate signing, passport signing, general medicals and any other non NHS work.
A list of up to date fees are available at reception.
Travel Vaccinations
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. Please call in to collect a Travel Vacs form to be filled in and returned to surgery prior to a appointment being given.
It is important to do this as early as possible - at least 6 weeks
Before you travel
These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine.
Most travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge.
This is because not all travel vaccination is included in the services provided by the NHS and therefore is a chargeable service.
If you leave your vaccinations late we may not be able to give you an appointment in time, if this is the case we aim to inform you asap and you may choose to contact -
Newcastle Travel Clinic
Newcastle Medical Centre, within Boots the Chemist
Hotspur Way, Eldon Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7XE
To make an appointment call now on: 0330 100 4272
Research
The practice would like to thank all patients who have responded so positively to invitations to participate in research studies offered via the practice. Research is vital to healthcare in terms of the way conditions are managed and drug development and is something which we are keen to support. We realise and appreciate that participation is not for everyone and we do not mind if anyone refuses an invitation.
A&E Attendances
Did you know that many people turn up to casualty in Hexham and then simply decide they can't wait any longer? In doing this patients trigger a charge of £59.
Routine Appointments
Appointments are available at all times in advance with named doctors therefore please try to book in advance as this helps us to manage the same day urgent demand better and reduces your disappointment when trying to see a specific doctor about a pre-existing condition.
Have you thought about registering with us for EMIS Access. Many patients are now using the system to make appointments directly with the GP of their choice in advance. If you are interested please download an application form and we will send your registration details out to you ASAP. If you are not sure and would welcome a demo of the system pop in and have a chat with Shona or Jane who will only be too pleased to help you.
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