New Washington Medical Group

25/07/2025

‼️📣 We still have a number of on the day Advanced Nurse Practitioner appointments available to book TODAY 😲😲 If you need to be seen please give us a call to secure your appointment 📣‼️

02/07/2025

Practice Workload - June 2025

👨‍⚕️Appointments Attended 1705
❎Appointments Cancelled = 516
❌Appointments Missed = 95
⌨️Referrals Made = 266
💻E-Consults Actioned = 186
🩺Medication Reviews = 106
💊Prescriptions Issued = 3110
📞Calls Answered = 4661
☎️Calls Made = 1734
⏰ Average Queue Time = 2min 28secs

Thank you to all of our team, you’re the best! 👏🏽🙌🏽🌟

25/06/2025

If you are eligible for Mounjaro following current guidance set by NHS England the Practice will contact you.

Thank you.

13/06/2025

The surgery will be closed on Wednesday 18th June 2025 from 12.30 for staff training.

We will reopen again on Thursday 19th June at 8am.

📞If you have a medical concern whilst the surgery is closed please call 111 📞

🚨In a genuine emergency you should call 999 🚨

13/06/2025

Did you know that breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early, when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear. So even if you feel fit and healthy, it’s really important that you still attend when invited.
Having a mammogram is nothing to worry about. It’s quick and easy and only takes 10 minutes and the friendly staff are on hand if you do have any concerns. So if you’re a women aged between 50-71, look out for your invitation letter coming through the post (every 3 years) and please, don’t ignore it, it could save your life.
For more information visit https://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/breast-screening/
And if you’ve missed your appointment or need to change it for whatever reason, don’t worry, just contact your local screening centre to book another appointment at a date and time to suit you. Tel: 0191 445 2554

The Gateshead Breast Screening Service covers Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Durham and Chester-le-Street.

03/06/2025

Weight loss drugs- information for patients.

You may have seen media coverage about a new drug which is expected to to be made available to a limited number of patients over the coming year.

We now have more details for NHS England and NICE about who can get this medicine, and when it will be available . Follow link below for more information.

Advice for patients including not using unregulated weight loss drugs that are used and bought without professional healthcare advice.

03/06/2025

Practice Workload - May 2025

👨‍⚕️Appointments Attended 1664
❎Appointments Cancelled = 406
❌Appointments Missed = 124
⌨️Referrals Made = 222
💻E-Consults Actioned = 190
🩺Medication Reviews = 112
💊Prescriptions Issued = 3129
📞Calls Answered = 4692
☎️Calls Made = 1732
⏰ Average Queue Time = 2min 5secs

Thank you to all of our team, you’re the best! 👏🏽🙌🏽🌟

23/05/2025

Notice to Our Patients

If you have undergone bariatric surgery outside the UK please inform us.

It is important to update your medical records and ensuring you receive the best possible care.

Thank you