Alnwick Medical Group

23/09/2025

We'll be at Tea 'n' Tech again this Wednesday if you need help with the NHS App or using eConsult

23/09/2025

We currently seem to be experiencing a covid outbreak, please read below and follow advice:

COVID-19 symptoms and what to do!

Symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19 symptoms can include:
• a high temperature or shivering (chills) – a high temperature means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
• a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
• shortness of breath
• feeling tired or exhausted
• an aching body
• a headache
• a sore throat
• a blocked or runny nose
• loss of appetite
• diarrhoea
• feeling sick or being sick
The symptoms are very similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu.

Most people feel better within a few weeks, but it can take longer to recover.

What to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19

Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms and either:
• have a high temperature
• do not feel well enough to go to work, school, childcare, or do your normal activities
• Regular handwashing, coughing into a tissue and discarding.
• Consider wearing a mask in crowded environments

You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature.

If your child has mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or mild cough, and they feel well enough, they can go to school or childcare.

19/09/2025

Alnwick Medical Group - PPG Recruitment

Following the relaunch of our Patient Participation Group (PPG) at Alnwick Medical Group we are looking for new Representatives to Join our Group in:

“Representing patients and putting them at the heart of all we do”

The purpose of the group is to:
• engage with the patient population to hear patients’ views on the healthcare services provided by the Practice
• ensure general issues and themes are raised and discussed at PPG meetings
noting that in some instances personal issues will need to be dealt with via appropriate procedures
• provide feedback on patients’ needs, concerns and interests - giving them a voice in the organisation of their care
• influence the provision of secondary healthcare and social care locally

During meetings PPG Members will be kept informed of developments and news from the Practice related to its healthcare services provision. We would love to have more input from our patients', and we look forward to welcoming new members to our friendly meetings.

The aim is to ensure the PPG where possible represents the views of the patient population and we would like to have representation of all patient groups from 18 upwards. It is also important to represent the geographical catchment area of the Practice; therefore, your expression of interest may not be successful where we already have representation from your area. We are specifically encouraging applications from patients living in: Swarland, Whittingham, Callaly, Glanton, Branton, Eglingham, West Ditchburn, South Charlton, Outchester, Waren mill, Budle bay, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Hazon, Acklington, Guyzance, and Powburn.

We meet in the Practice on the last Thursday every 2nd month alternating between 10am and 2pm. Meetings last no longer than 2 hours. The upcoming meetings dates and times for the coming 12 months are:

DATE & TIMES
29th September 2025 - 10am
27th November 2025 - 2pm
29th January 2026 - 10am
26th March 2026 - 2pm
28th May 2026 - 10am
30th July 2026 - 2pm

If you are interested, then please express an interest by completing the form on our website under PPG using the following link:
https://www.alnwickmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/about-section/patient-participation-group/ or contacting the PPG inbox to request an 'Expression of Interest Form':

nencicb-nor.amg.ppg@nhs.net

YOU MUST BE A PATIENT OF THE PRACTICE TO JOIN THE PPG

Patient participation groupAlnwick Medical Group would like to encourage an active Patient Participation Group. Our PPG meets regularly and is an excellent opportunity for the surgery to develop services in line with patient expectations and with your input and ideas. Join our PPGWe welcome enquir...

18/09/2025

WALK-IN CERVICAL SCREENING NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

Your health matters - don't just wait, walk in.

📍WHEN: Saturday the 20th of September 9am - 12:30pm
📍WHERE: Alnwick Medical Group - Lower Building
📍WHO: All women aged 25-64 who are currently eligible for a smear

No bookings, no fuss, just come along.

*Please note you may be turned away if you are not currently eligible*

18/09/2025

*EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP*

Do you care about your GP Surgery and want to have your voice heard? Get involved and make a difference!

Please see below poster for more information!

Contact the surgery on nencicb-nor.amg.ppg@nhs.net to request an expression of interest form!

17/09/2025

Alnwick Medical Group Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics

We are running clinics every Saturday through October and these are open now for you to book into, please see information below:

4/10/2025 Flu only for ages 18 to 64 who are Immunosuppressed & anyone age 65 to 74
11/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only
18/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only
25/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only

YOU WILL BE INVITED IF ELIGIBLE BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO SEND ALL INVITES AT ONCE. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT THE PRACTICE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT AS WE HAVE ORDERED A VACCINE FOR EVERYONE WHO IS ELIGIBLE AND OF COURSE WE HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR FULL MEDICAL RECORD.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE ON TIME NOT EARLY, AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY,

Who can get a COVID-19 Vaccine
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-accepted-on-autumn-2025-covid-19-vaccination-programme

Who can get a Flu Vaccine
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

15/09/2025

Alnwick Medical Group Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics



We are running clinics every Saturday through October and these are open now for you to book into. Please see the information below.


4/10/2025 Flu only for ages 18 to 64 who are Immunosuppressed & anyone age 65 to 74

11/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only

18/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only

25/10/2025 Flu & Covid if eligible for both, if not eligible for Covid you will receive Flu only


YOU WILL BE INVITED IF ELIGIBLE BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO SEND ALL INVITES AT ONCE. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT THE PRACTICE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT AS WE HAVE ORDERED A VACCINE FOR EVERYONE WHO IS ELIGIBLE AND OF COURSE WE HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR FULL MEDICAL RECORD.


PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE ON TIME NOT EARLY, AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY,

Who can get a COVID-19 Vaccine

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-accepted-on-autumn-2025-covid-19-vaccination-programme

Who can get a Flu Vaccine

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Kind regards,
Alnwick Medical Group

11/09/2025

We are currently having technical difficulties with our phones.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

10/09/2025

Did you know… you can easily cancel your appointment using the NHS App if you no longer can attend ? 📲

It’s available 24/7 no need to call, and it means we can offer the slot to another patient who needs it.

If you no longer need your appointment, please cancel it, thank you

10/09/2025

🔒 Scams Awareness & Prevention drop-in 🔒

Have you ever worried about falling for a scam? Want to learn how to spot and avoid fraud?

Join us for a free drop-in session with Chris Balfour from Age UK Northumberland, who’ll be sharing practical advice on how to stay safe from scammers and fraudsters.

📍 Venue: Lower Building, Infirmary Close, Alnwick

📅 Date: Thursday 11th September 2025

🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

No need to book – just drop in!