Haltwhistle Medical Group

19/11/2025

13/11/2025

🌟 Admin Apprentice Opportunity – Haltwhistle Medical Group

Are you looking to start your career in a supportive and professional environment? Haltwhistle Medical Group is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Admin Apprentice to join our friendly team.
📍 Location: Haltwhistle, Northumberland
🕒 Hours: Full-time (Apprenticeship contract)
📅 Start Date: ASAP
💷 Salary: Apprenticeship rate (in line with national guidelines)
What You’ll Be Doing:
As an Admin Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy GP practice, learning essential administrative skills including:
• Greeting and assisting patients at reception
• Managing appointments and patient records
• Handling phone and email enquiries
• Supporting the wider admin team with day-to-day tasks
What We’re Looking For:
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT knowledge (training will be provided)
• A genuine interest in working in healthcare administration
What We Offer:
• A structured apprenticeship programme with full training
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Potential for future employment within the NHS
Interested?
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: janinesimpson1@nhs.net
Or apply via Indeed GP Receptionist/Administrator Apprentice - Haltwhistle NE49 9AP - Indeed.com
Closing Date: 29.11.2025

27/10/2025

Lets get Active
Armchair Warriors takes place at Haltwhistle Library, Thursdays at 10am. No booking needed, cost per session is £3.50.

29/09/2025

Parkinson's Drop In Sessions
Anyone affected by Parkinson's is invited to pop along on selected Tuesdays to meet our Parkinson's Local Adviser. Ask questions, collect information, and find out more about living with Parkinson's.
A private space is available for confidential conversations.
Anyone affected by Parkinson's or wanting to know more about the condition is very welcome, regardless of age, including those with the condition, their family and friends, and members of the public.
• Tuesday 20 January 2026
Find us at the Methodist Church Hall, 10am to 12noon.
While you're there you're also welcome to join the older person's drop-in which offers hot drinks, biscuits, and friendly chat. Again anyone with a Parkinson's connection is welcome, regardless of age.
Find out more about our Parkinson's Local Advisers and our helpline at: https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/helpline-and-parkinsons-advisers
Find out more about Haltwhistle Partnership, including the regular older person's drop-in, at: https://haltwhistle.org/index.php/miscellaneous-pages/24-current-projects

08/09/2025

Flu Vaccination 2025/26

Patients recommended to have a flu vaccine include:
• everyone aged 65 years and over
• everyone under 65 years of age who has a long term medical condition, including children and babies over 6 months of age
• all pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
• all children aged 2 and 3 years (provided they were aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August before flu vaccinations starts in the autumn)
• all children in primary school
• some secondary school-aged children (Years 7 to 11)
• everyone living in a residential or nursing home
• everyone who receives a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person
• all those living with someone who has lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
• all frontline health and social care workers
It is best to have your flu vaccination in the autumn or early winter before flu rates increase. Remember that you need it every year, so don’t assume you are protected because you had one last year.
Check NHS.UK for information on whether you are eligible.
The flu vaccination: who should have it and why (winter 2025 to 2026) - GOV.UK

Haltwhistle Medical Group flu clinic information

Children and pregnant patients appointment are available from September 2025 and can be booked via the NHS app or via the booking link in your invitation text message

Adults (over 18s) appointments are available from October 2025 and can be booked via the NHS app or via the booking link in your invitation text message.

From the 2nd September 2025 we do have a dedicated vaccination line for booking appointments or vaccination queries ring 01434 325900 – the line is open Tuesday to Friday from 14.00 – 16.30.