Queens Road Surgery

02/04/2026

24/03/2026

🌼 Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations 🌼

We are now contacting eligible patients regarding their spring COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our clinics will begin in the week commencing 13th April.

📅 Please note: All clinics are by appointment only.

If you are eligible, we will be in touch with you shortly.

19/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster Update

We will be offering the COVID spring booster to eligible patients at the practice.

We are currently awaiting confirmation of delivery dates and will arrange clinics as soon as possible.

❗ Please do not contact the surgery to book an appointment at this time — we will contact all eligible patients directly.

🏠 Housebound patients will be contacted to arrange vaccination at home.

Check if you are eligible here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

17/03/2026

We understand that some parents and students may be concerned following recent news reports about meningitis cases.

Current information suggests these cases involve MenB (meningococcal group. The MenB vaccine is part of the UK childhood immunisation schedule and is routinely given to infants. It is not routinely offered to older children, teenagers, or university students, but is available privately – information about private vaccine providers can be found online.

Students and young people may be eligible for the MenACWY vaccine, which protects against groups A, C, W and Y. This vaccine is routinely offered in Year 9 (ages 13–14) and can still be given up to the age of 25 (including university students) if it was missed.

If you or your child is unsure about vaccination status:

• Vaccination history can be viewed on the NHS App, or our team can check your records
• If eligible and overdue, we can arrange an appointment for the MenACWY vaccine

Please note:
• Year 9 students are currently being vaccinated through school programmes as part of the routine schedule (this is not related to the recent news reports)
• At present, we have not received any additional guidance from health authorities

If you have concerns or would like us to check your vaccination record, please contact the practice.

13/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

24/12/2025

After 16 years of dedicated service, today is Gillian’s last day with us as a receptionist. We would like to thank her for all her hard work and the care she’s shown to our patients over the years, and we wish her a very happy and healthy retirement. 💐

24/12/2025

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23/12/2025

Dr Clarke retired as Senior Partner earlier this year, reducing her hours and continuing to work in Women's Health. After many kind wishes and a fantastic retirement party in the summer, she has decided at the end of 2025 is right time to fully retire after 25 years at Queens Road Surgery. She would like to add the following words to this announcement:

I would like to express my gratitude to both patients and colleagues alike for their tremendous support and encouragement over the years. It's been immensely rewarding to have worked it the community I grew up in, truly feeling that I found my place in life. Medicine as a career has been the best. There are so many people who've helped me along the way – anonymous donations of textbooks, work experience and mentorship. My GP training at Leadgate Surgery, hospital posts around the North East as well as teaching many Newcastle Medical students have been particular highlights and very rewarding.
I've lots of plans to keep me busy but realise I will miss all the roles and people terribly!

Attending Dr John Hamilton's funeral recently reminded me that he qualified as a doctor the year I was born! It seems like only yesterday when he told me that – life is short, and now things have moved full circle.

My appreciation, thanks, and warm wishes to everyone,
Dr Andrea Clarke

01/12/2025

It is with great sadness that Queens Road Surgery announce that former senior partner, Dr John Hamilton died on the 9th November. He will always be remembered as a remarkable GP who was so loyal & devoted to all the staff at QRS who worked alongside him. John will be respectfully remembered by many patients for his support and professional care over the many years of service he gave to QRS.
His funeral will be 11.45am on 9th December at Mountsett Crematorium

04/11/2025

*** Flu Vaccine ***

Flu Vaccines Available This Week

We have appointments available this week for flu vaccinations.

If you have not yet had your flu vaccine, please contact the surgery on 01207 585890 to book an appointment.

19/09/2025

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – October 2025

We are now inviting patients to book their COVID-19 vaccination.

🔘Clinics will run for three weeks in October, starting the week commencing 6th October 2025.
🔘Vaccinations will take place only at Queens Road Surgery.
🔘Please note: appointments will not be available at Moorside Branch Surgery.
🔘Housebound patients will be visited at home by the community nursing team.

If you are eligible, please book your appointment promptly once you receive your invitation.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us protect our community.