The GP Suite

13/01/2026

Finding work hard because of your health?
NHS WorkWell coaches can help—for free. They’ll listen, make a plan, and connect you with support for:
▪️Health issues like stress or pain
▪️Benefits, money, or housing advice
▪️Talking to your employer or adjusting work
▪️Local groups and activities

You don’t have to do it alone. Ask your GP about WorkWell or learn more:
https://www.northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/workwell-ST / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztgi03IGBso&feature=youtu.be

Sometimes health problems make it hard to stay in work - or get back to work. If you are finding it a struggle, an NHS WorkWell coach can help.

13/01/2026

Measles can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles

08/01/2026

We apologise for the inconvenience, but we are still experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone system. Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll share updates soon.

07/01/2026

⚠️ We’re currently experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone lines and are unable to receive or make calls. We’re working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

06/01/2026

05/01/2026

Thank you to all patients who took the time to provide valuable feedback on our services last month. Below are the results from December 2025.
Thinking about your GP practice. Overall, how was your experience of our service?
Very good - 57
Good - 3
Neither good nor poor - 1
Poor - 1
Very poor - 0

05/01/2026

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective.
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and

24/12/2025

🎄Pharmacy Opening Hours Over the Festive Period in South Tyneside🎄

💊Flagg Court Pharmacy
Flagg Court Health Centre, South Shields, NE33 2LX - Tel: 0191 456 5412
Thursday 25th December - 2pm - 5pm

💊Asda Pharmacy
Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ - Tel: 0191455 2870
Friday 26 December and Thursday 1st January - 10am - 4pm

💊Boots Pharmacy
Unit 1, 49 - 61 King Street, South Shields, NE33 1DA - Tel: 0191 456 0616 Thursday 25th December - 2pm - 4pm

💊Biddick Hall Pharmacy
47 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9TQ Tel: 0191 536 3060 Thursday 25th December - 10am - 1pm

💊Metro Pharmacy
79 Ellison Street, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3JU - Tel: 0191 483 3005 Thursday 25th December and Friday 26th December - 10am - 1pm

💊Asda Pharmacy
North Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9AR - Tel: 0191 537 4700
Friday 26th December and Thursday 1st January - 10am - 4pm

💊Kalia Pharmacy
2 St Johns Precinct, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1LQ - Tel: 0191 483 2297 Thursday 1st January - 10am - 1pm

24/12/2025

🎄Wishing all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with our very best wishes for 2026🎄

Please note that the surgery will only be closed on the official bank holidays over the festive period. On all other weekdays, we remain open as usual from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

⚠️ If you require urgent medical assistance while the surgery is closed, please call 111 or visit 111 online. In the event of an emergency, dial 999 immediately. ⚠️

24/12/2025

Urgent dental appointments are available over the Christmas period.

There are 3 ways to get help:

1. Contact an NHS dentist
2. Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
3. Call NHS 111 or visit 111 online

Find out more by visiting the link in the comments⬇️

22/12/2025

💊Make sure you order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before Christmas to avoid running out. Allow enough time for us to process your request and for your pharmacy to get your medication💊