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We are a friendly NHS multisite GP practice in North Tyneside. Our branches are located in North Shields, Tynemouth and Hadrian Park.

We offer a broad range of NHS services for our patients and aim to provide an efficient and caring service.

19/05/2026

*Monday 25th May Bank Holiday*

ℹ️ Priory Medical Group will be closed this coming bank holiday. With this in mind, if you need your repeat medication, please request this in good time.

🗓 It takes 2 working days to process routine requests at the surgery and then each community pharmacy has their own waiting times.
(Don't forget, you can order 7 days before your prescription is due)

Below are the nearest pharmacies open on Bank Holiday Monday.

Asda Pharmacy, Whitley Road, Benton 10am - 4pm

Tesco Pharmacy, Norham Road, Chirton 10am - 4pm

Asda Pharmacy, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington 10am - 4pm

Asda Pharmacy, Cowpen Road, Blyth 10am - 4pm

Blyth Healthcare Pharmacy, 30 Bowes Street, Blyth 9am - 2pm

Asda Pharmacy, Newcastle Shopping Centre, Byker 10am - 4pm

Asda Pharmacy, Hollywood Avenue, Gosforth 10am - 4pm

🏥 When we are closed, for urgent issues, please utilise the Urgent Treatment Centre, Pharmacy First or NHS 111 online or via phone.

🚨 Please call 999 in an emergency.

15/05/2026

ℹ️ NOTICE: DECORATING WORK TO BEGIN

🗓 We are pleased to announce that a project to refresh and redecorate our facilities will begin on Monday 18th May 2026.

⏰️This work will take place during our regular opening hours, as well as out of hours too.

✅️ Our priority is to improve the environment for all, and we are working closely with the contractors to ensure that your patient experience and scheduled appointments are not interrupted.

👥 We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we improve our practice.

Thank you.

14/05/2026

💚 The 11th - 17th May is Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

🗣 The focus is on encouraging all of us to talk about mental health and how we can improve it.

🙌 This year's theme is ACTION.

🔗 You can find out more here:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

💚 Today is 'Wear it Green Day' and you may see some of our staff wearing the colour throughout our surgeries in support.

There are many ways you can take action to support your own mental health and others too...

🩷 Self Help Tools
The NHS has tips for mental wellbeing that you can use at home.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/

💙 Refer yourself to a local service
You don’t need to see a GP first. Visit NHS Talking Therapies to find free support near you.
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/north-tyneside-talking-therapies

💛 Local support services
Please see the local council website for a range of local services that you can get support from.
https://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/public-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-resources

💜 Talk to us
We have a Primary Care Mental Health Nurse available in the practice. Find out more here.
https://www.priorymedical.org.uk/north-shields/services

13/05/2026

🎉 And today... is National Receptionist Day! 🎉

🏥 Another brilliant team we have here at Priory Medical Group is our reception team. They help to keep our practice running smoothly behind the scenes, as well as working at the forefront, supporting our patients with kindness, patience and compassion.

🩷 A big thank you to the amazing team for all they do at PMG.

❤️

12/05/2026

🎉 Today is International Nurses Day 2026! 🎉

I am sure patients will join me in saying a huge thank you to our incredible nursing team here at PMG ❤️

From practice nurses, healthcare assistants and phlebotomists, we appreciate all you do! ❤️

❤️

27/04/2026

🗓 The 24th to 30th April 2026 we recognise World Immunisation Week.

🦠 The week aims to promote the the lifesaving power of immunisations to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.

💉 Vaccinating is a safe and effective way of protecting against harmful diseases

💪 Vaccinations use your body’s natural defenses to build resistance to specific infections, making your immune system stronger.

🏥 This World Immunisation Week, it’s a good time to make sure you and your children are up to date with your vaccinations.
📲 You can contact us, your GP surgery, to catch up

ℹ️ You can find the full NHS vaccination schedule here
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

'For every generation, vaccines work'
ℹ️ www.who.int/

🔎 'A woman sits with a young child on her lap, showing him a soft toy. The text on the image says, ‘Vaccines help protect what matters most.
Check your child's vaccines are up to date.
Stay strong. Get vaccinated.’

21/04/2026

🎉 Happy National Practice Managers Day!

🗓 Today we are celebrating our amazing practice manager, Kelly.
🏥 She plays a vital role in making sure our GP surgery runs smoothly every day. Thank you for your dedication, hard work and for always going the extra mile.

👏 Let's give Kelly, and all other practice managers, a huge thank you for everything they do!

28/03/2026

*Easter Opening Hours*

If you need your repeat medication ahead of the long bank holiday weekend - please request this in good time.

It takes 2 working days to process routine requests at the surgery and then each community pharmacy has their own waiting times.
(Don't forget, you can order 7 days before your prescription is due)

We will be closed on 3rd April for Good Friday as well as Monday 6th April, reopening at 8am Tuesday 7th April.

Please see below local North Tyneside pharmacies open during the Bank Holiday weekend:

Boots UK
(Unit B4, Silverlink Retail Park, Wallsend, NE28 9ND)
Good Friday Closed
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Open 11am – 5pm

Tesco
(Norham Road, Chirton, North Shields, NE29 7UJ)
Good Friday Open 10am – 4pm
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Open 10am – 4pm

Morrisons Pharmacy
(Collingwood Centre, Preston Grange, North Road, North Shields, NE29 9QR)
Good Friday Open 9am – 5pm)
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Closed

Whitley Bay Pharmacy
(116 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3QL)
Good Friday Open 2pm – 5pm
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Closed

Asda Pharmacy
(Whitley Road, Benton, NE12 9SJ)
Good Friday Open 10am – 4pm
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Open 10am – 4pm

Boots
(154 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NA)
Good Friday Closed
Easter Sunday Open 2pm – 5pm
Monday 6th April Closed

Boots
(9 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Lodge Estate, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL)
Good Friday Closed
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Open 2pm – 5pm

Halls Pharmacy
(3 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 7AR)
Good Friday Closed
Easter Sunday Open 10am – 1pm
Monday 6th April Closed

Coast Road Pharmacy
(11 Coast Road, Wallsend, NE28 9HP)
Good Friday Open 2pm – 5pm
Easter Sunday Open 2pm – 5pm
Monday 6th April Open 2pm – 5pm

Morrisons Pharmacy
(Hillheads Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 8HN)
Good Friday Open 9am – 5pm
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Closed

Morrisons Pharmacy
(The Killingworth Centre, Killingworth, NE12 6YT NE12 6YT)
Good Friday Open 9am – 5pm
Easter Sunday Closed
Monday 6th April Closed

(Please contact pharmacies directly for their Saturday opening hours)

23/03/2026

NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome conditions like OCD, social anxiety disorder and PTSD.

Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

04/02/2026

🗓 Today is World Cancer Day 🗓

World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer. Let's honour those we have lost, support those living with cancer and raise awareness for better prevention, treatment options and the need for people-centred care.

Please share this post so those impacted by cancer in whatever way, directly or indirectly, know we are here and together we can make a difference.

www.worldcancerday.org

Address

19 Albion Road
North Shields
NE290HT

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441912570223

Website

http://www.PrioryMedical.org.uk/

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