West View Surgery

24/06/2025

WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS💉⚖️
You may have seen information in the media that weight loss injections will be available in GP surgeries to patients who meet very strict criteria (see image ⬇️).
West View Surgery is not currently able to prescribe this treatment as we are awaiting further guidance on the implementation of this service. We will keep you updated.

27/05/2025

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01/05/2025

The surgery will be closed today from 1pm. We will reopen on Friday 2nd May at 830am.

If you require medical assistance which can not wait until the surgery re opens please dial 111.

For urgent medical assistance please dial 999.

18/04/2025

Easter opening times 🐰🐣

West View Surgery will be closed on Friday 18th April and will reopen on Tuesday 22nd April at 8:30am 🐥🐰

For pharmacy Bank Holiday opening times across South Tyneside please see below 👇
https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/14244/Pharmacy-opening-times-Easter-bank-holiday

We hope all of our staff and patients have a lovely Easter 🙂

10/04/2025

The surgery will be closed between 1pm and 6pm on Thursday 10th April for staff training.

If you require urgent medical assistance which cannot wait until the surgery opens, please contact 111/999 - thank you.

07/04/2025

Our Covid Spring Booster Campaign has started for those aged 75 years and over. To book your appointment, please telephone 0191 283 1925.
Telephone lines are open:
Monday 9am to 1pm
Wednesday 9am to 1pm
Friday 9am to 1pm
Vaccinations can be given at either Flagg Court or The Glen Medical.

02/04/2025

14/03/2025

Your next poo could save your life. Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to survive.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ www.nhs.uk/bowel-screening

10/03/2025

Practice Vacancy:

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24/01/2025

Be prepared for Storm Eowyn 🌪️☔️

Please see the important information from Northern Powergrid on how to prepare for the storm, and what to do if you encounter a power failure during the storm.

If you or someone you know could be vulnerable in a power cut due to your medical or personal circumstances, and aren't already a Priority Services customer, you should consider joining for free - find out how on their website https://www.northernpowergrid.com/care

Those who can join include people:

• of pensionable age
with a disability, who are chronically sick, or • have a long-term medical condition
who are medically dependent on electricity
• who are hearing or visually impaired
• who have additional communication needs
in a vulnerable situation
• who have young children at home

Please remember to check on the welfare of neighbours, friends and family members who may need additional support.

20/12/2024

💊South Tyneside Pharmacy opening times for over the festive 🎄period ⬇️

17/12/2024

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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

• Monday 23rd December: 8:30am-6:00pm (extended access 6:00pm-8:00pm prebooked appointments only)
• Tuesday 24th December: 8:30am-6:00pm (extended access 6:00pm-8:00pm prebooked appointments only)
• Wednesday 25th December: ⛔️CLOSED⛔️
• Thursday 26th December: ⛔️CLOSED⛔️
• Friday 27th December: 8:30am-6:00pm (extended access 6:00pm-8:00pm prebooked appointments only)

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NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

• Monday 30th December: 8:30am-6:00pm
• Tuesday 31st December: 8:30am-6:00pm
• Wednesday 1st January: ❗️(extended access only 2:30pm-6:30pm prebooked appointments only)
• Thursday 2nd January: 8:30am-6:00pm
• Friday 3rd January: 8:30am-6:00pm (extended access 6:00pm-8:00pm prebooked appointments only)

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We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year☺️