Hadrian Health Centre & Battle Hill Health Centre

07/04/2026

🌟 Become a Partner in Training Future Healthcare Professionals! 🌟

Newcastle University is looking for patients and volunteers who can help shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Our students — future doctors, physician associates, and clinical scientists — learn best from real interactions. As the flyer explains, “working with patients and volunteers is a hugely valuable part of their learning experience, helping them develop excellent communication and examination skills.”

If you’re interested in supporting their development, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email: paphe@newcastle.ac.uk
🌐 Learn more: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medicine/engagement/patients-as-partners/

Your experience could make a real difference in healthcare education.

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Bank Holidays Update 🌼

Please note that the practice will be closed on:
📅 Friday 03/04/2026 (Good Friday)
📅 Monday 06/04/2026 (Easter Monday)

We will reopen at 8:00 AM on Tuesday 07/04/2026. ⏰

For non‑urgent medical advice, please visit NHS 111 Online or call 111.
For emergencies, always call 999. 🚑

Wishing you all a Happy Easter from the team at Hadrian Health Centre! 🐰🌷💛

23/03/2026

🎉 Retirement Announcement: Dr Joo Li Ng 🎉

Dr Joo Li Ng will be retiring from Hadrian Health Centre at the end of March. She has been a GP since 1998, originally working at Portugal Place Health Centre before moving to Hadrian Health Centre during the practice merger. Over the years, she became a GP Partner and later the Senior GP Partner, playing a key role in the leadership and running of the practice. 👩‍⚕️💼

Dr Ng will be greatly missed by both the practice staff and our patients. 💙
We wish her all the very best in her retirement. 🌷✨

Hadrian Health Centre

19/03/2026

📢 Patient Notice: Meningitis 📢

📍 Due to the recent meningitis B outbreak in Canterbury, we have seen an increase in calls regarding vaccinations.

🧒 Anyone born after 2015 will have received the meningitis B (MenB) vaccine as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.

🚫 At this time, there is no catch‑up programme available for MenB vaccinations.

💉 From August 2015 children in school year 9 have been vaccinated with the menACWY vaccination which protects against other strains of meningitis. If you missed your menACWY vaccination you can ask to have a menACWY vaccination at your GP practice up to your 25th birthday.

📱 You can check your vaccination history via the NHS App.
⬇️ Download the NHS App now to create your account today.

ℹ️ For trusted information on symptoms, risks, and guidance, visit the official NHS meningitis page:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

💛 Stay informed and look after one another.

18/03/2026

📢 Patient Notice: Meningitis 📢

📍 Due to the recent meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, we have seen an increase in calls regarding vaccinations.
🧒 Anyone born after 2015 will have received the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.
💉 Before 2015, children were routinely offered the MenC vaccine, which protects against a different strain of meningitis.
📱 You can check your vaccination history via the NHS App.
⬇️ Download the NHS App now to create your account today.
🚫 At this time, there are no catch‑up vaccination clinics available for meningitis vaccines.
ℹ️ For trusted information on symptoms, risks, and guidance, visit the official NHS meningitis page:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/
💛 Stay informed and look after one another.

13/03/2026

🌼 Community Event Spotlight 🌼

Wallsend Hub is hosting a fantastic “Step into Spring” event on Monday 16th March 2026, from 10:30–14:30 — and it’s well worth a visit.

A range of local services will be there, including Safe Haven, Kidney Research UK, the Lung Screening Service, Moneywise, Age UK, Northern Cancer Voices and more. Attendees can also access a free blood pressure check on the day.

If you’re in the area, it’s a great opportunity to learn about local support, meet friendly teams and connect with services that make a real difference.

📍 Wallsend Hub, NE28 8JR
🕥 10:30–14:30

10/03/2026

🌟 Young Carers Action Day 2026 – Network Drop‑In Event 🌟

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre is hosting a special drop‑in event to mark Young Carers Action Day 2026. The event will bring together organisations from across the borough that provide a wide range of youth services, creating a space to connect, share information, and show support for young carers.

📅 Wednesday 11th March 2026
🕒 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 Howdon Community Hub, Denbigh Avenue, NE28 0PP

Everyone is welcome to attend, and no booking is required — people can simply drop in on the day.

It’s a great opportunity for the community to come together and recognise the incredible contribution of young carers across North Tyneside 💙

03/03/2026

📢 Staff Training Notice 📢
Due to staff training, the practice will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 5th March 2026 and will reopen at 8am on Friday 6th March 2026. 🕗

For non‑urgent medical advice, please use NHS 111 Online 💻 or call 111 ☎️.
For emergencies, always call 999 🚑.

Thank you for your understanding.
Hadrian Health Centre

27/02/2026

This issue has now been resolved. ✔️
Please order your prescription via the NHS App 📱 or by calling 0191 300 2708 ☎️
Thank you for your patience 💙
Hadrian Health Centre

⚠️ Prescription Line Issue💊
We are currently experiencing an issue with the Prescription Line. This has been reported to our telephone provider and is currently being investigated. 🔧📞
If you need to order your prescription, you can do so via the NHS App 📱 or by calling 0191 300 2707 and speaking to a receptionist. ☎️
Thank you for your cooperation and patience. 🙏
Hadrian Health Centre

27/02/2026

⚠️ Prescription Line Issue💊
We are currently experiencing an issue with the Prescription Line. This has been reported to our telephone provider and is currently being investigated. 🔧📞
If you need to order your prescription, you can do so via the NHS App 📱 or by calling 0191 300 2707 and speaking to a receptionist. ☎️
Thank you for your cooperation and patience. 🙏
Hadrian Health Centre