Wrekenton Medical Group

02/04/2026

Did you know that you can now book the following appointments via the NHS App

HRT reviews
Smears
Bloods for rheumatology drug monitoring

If you need help with the NHS App, please get in touch with the surgery.

31/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster and RSV Vaccinations
📆Clinics are on the following dates:-
22nd April
29th April
30th April

If you receive a text message please contact the surgery to book an appointment.

We will be adding more clinics in due course.

30/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster and RSV Vaccinations

We will soon be starting to contact eligible patients regarding spring covid vaccines and RSV vaccines.

Our clinics will begin in the week commencing 20th April.

📆Please note: - All clinics are by appointment only.

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

27/03/2026

Are you a carer for a family member, friend or neighbour. Let the practice know so we can help you further. You can find information here

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26/03/2026

From Monday, you will be able to use Alex, our new digital assistant both from our website and from the telephone system.

09/03/2026

Come and speak up..

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

09/03/2026

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There will be disruption today at the practice AND the pharmacy as we we've been broken into last night.

Please only attend the surgery if you have a booked appointment. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

11/02/2026

Some steps to help reduce your risk...

25/01/2026

Some support for parents with neurodiverse children..
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D34AnW8P6/

We're launching new Neuro Support events across Gateshead! ⭐

Do you think your child may have ADHD or autism? Or are they already on the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway?

Come along to one of our drop-in events to talk to organisations who can help you.

These free, drop-in sessions offer practical advice, early help and information from local health and wellbeing services.

💬 No diagnosis needed
🏠 Held at Family Hubs in Gateshead
🤝 Meet education, health and support teams
📅 Events run monthly through 2026

First event: Wednesday 28 January at Deckham Family Hub, 9.30–11.30am.

Find all dates, times and exhibitors in the comments 👇

21/01/2026

Cervical cancer prevention week..

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

13/01/2026

New self referral for menopausal women who have symptoms (as below)... an early cancer check....

23/12/2025

Don't want to talk to someone for help? Then text instead

Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed?😟

Talk silently and anonymously to a mental health professional by texting the word ‘CALMER’ to 85258.

📲We’re pleased to be working with Shout to offer free, confidential support by text message, 24/7.