Marine Avenue Medical Centre

16/01/2026

🗣️ Patient Participation Group (PPG) - We’d like your views

We’re expanding Marine Avenue Medical Centre with the addition of two new clinical rooms, helping us create more space for appointments and improve patient access to care.

We’d really value patient feedback on this:
👉 How do you feel about the addition of two new rooms at the practice?
👉 Do you have any extra comments or concerns in relation to the construction works?

Your views help shape how the practice develops and ensure changes reflect what matters most to our patients.

💬 Please share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx-tRMYvR9dYgjdboBSS694JGmR2oW3uRJaJ0uc4qcnYFzjw/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us improve care for our community. 💙

14/01/2026

🩺 Ready to check in on your health this New Year?

Whether you kept up healthy habits over the holidays or you’re just easing back into routine, the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is a quick and easy way to take stock.

✨ Quick questions
✨ A simple score
✨ Personalised NHS advice and apps to help you build healthier habits

It only takes a few minutes and can help you make small, positive changes at your own pace.

👉 Take the quiz here:
www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and wellbeing. Take the first step today – let's do this!

12/01/2026

🤧 Flu cases are at a record high

Flu is circulating widely at the moment, and many people are feeling unwell. If you’re affected, please take steps to look after yourself and others.

🤒 If you have flu symptoms:
Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take paracetamol or ibuprofen if needed.

✋ Help stop the spread:
Wash your hands regularly and stay at home if you have a high temperature or feel too unwell to go out. If you're eligible, ensure you're vaccinated.

📱 Need urgent advice?
Contact NHS 111 online or by phone. Please keep 999 for life-threatening emergencies only.

10/01/2026

💙 Do you care for someone? Support is available

If you look after a partner, family member or friend who depends on you, you don’t have to manage alone.

There is excellent support available locally through North Tyneside Carers’ Centre, which recognises the impact caring can have on your own health and wellbeing. Their trained team offers tailored advice and support. Find out more: https://whitleybayhealthcentre.nhs.uk/do-you-care-information-for-carers/

Carers in Whitley Bay can also access support through North Tyneside Council, including Carer’s Assessments, financial guidance and access to local support services.

North Tyneside Carers' Centre supports young and adult unpaid carers who look after a family member or friend who has a disability or serious illness. We provide information, advice and guidance, emotional support, breaks and activities, workshops and groups,.

07/01/2026

🆕 Update to childhood vaccinations

Protection against chickenpox has now been added to the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme.

The usual MMR vaccine is being replaced with the MMRV vaccine - one combined vaccine that protects against:

• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Chickenpox

✔️ Same routine appointments
✔️ Broader protection
✔️ Fewer injections

If your child is due their routine vaccinations, the practice will contact you directly.

For more information, visit the NHS website:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

05/01/2026

🗣️ Patient Participation Group (PPG) - We’d like your views
We’re expanding Marine Avenue Medical Centre with the addition of two new clinical rooms, helping us create more space for appointments and improve patient access to care.

We’d really value patient feedback on this:
👉 How do you feel about the addition of two new rooms at the practice?
👉 Do you have any extra comments or concerns in relation to the construction works?

Your views help shape how the practice develops and ensure changes reflect what matters most to our patients.

💬 Please share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx-tRMYvR9dYgjdboBSS694JGmR2oW3uRJaJ0uc4qcnYFzjw/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us improve care for our community. 💙

05/01/2026

⚠️ Weather warning - please take care

Conditions outside are extremely slippery today, so please take extra care when travelling.

If you need to contact the practice, you may find it easier to submit an eConsult rather than calling. This helps us manage requests more efficiently, including for team members who may be working from home due to weather conditions or illness.

Using eConsult allows your request to be reviewed and directed appropriately, helping us continue to provide safe and timely care: https://marineavenuemc-whitleybay.webgp.com/treatmentCategory/leShowAll

Thank you for your understanding - and please stay safe. 💙

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year ✨

As we welcome the year ahead, everyone at Marine Avenue Medical Centre would like to wish our patients and their families a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to caring for our community throughout 2026. 💙

Stay well and take care.

30/12/2025

Before the final push to get everything ready, here are a few snapshots from last week’s progress on our ongoing improvements at Marine Avenue Medical Centre.

From sorting supplies and choosing paint colours to keeping an eye on the builders (with some very close supervision from our Elf 👀), a lot was happening behind the scenes.

These photos capture the earlier stages of the work - and we’re now well into the finishing touches as we prepare the new rooms for use.

Thank you to the Team Build crew for their hard work, and to our patients for their patience while these improvements continue. We’re nearly there! ✨

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Marine Avenue Medical Centre

As the festive season begins, we’d like to wish all our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you for your continued support, patience and kindness throughout the year. We look forward to continuing to care for our community in 2026.

Stay safe, stay well, and enjoy the festive break 💙✨

23/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Opening Hours

Please see our Christmas and New Year opening hours to help you plan ahead.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please use NHS 111 online or by phone.
In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and please plan ahead where possible.

22/12/2025

❄️ Here to Help This Winter

Winter is a busy time for the NHS, but there are lots of ways to get the right help quickly and safely.

If you or your family feel unwell this winter, please remember:

💊 Think Pharmacy First
Your local pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common conditions, without an appointment.

📞 Use NHS 111
If you’re unsure where to go or need urgent advice when the practice is closed, NHS 111 is available 24/7 online or by phone.

🏥 Contact your GP
For ongoing or non-urgent health concerns, your GP practice is here to help.

🚨 Keep A&E and 999 for life-threatening emergencies only
This helps emergency services stay available for those who need them most.

You can also help yourself stay well by ordering repeat prescriptions in good time, keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home, and getting vaccinated if you’re eligible.

Thank you for helping us care for our community this winter. 💙