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Message from Thornfield Medical Group – Medical Records

You are likely aware that NHS England has determined from 1 Nov 2022 all patients will have complete prospective access to their medical records, with surgeries required to enable this en masse. This instruction also includes automatic provisioning prospective access for patients who turn 16 years of age. Whilst we wish to support the principle … Continued

Your Views: What do you think of our website?

Your Views: What do you think of our website? We launched our new website earlier this year after a joint project between GP practices across Newcastle and Gateshead. The project was funded by the NHS Digital First Primary Care programme, which works on improving patients’ access to advice, support and treatment through digital technology. Part … Continued

Pharmacy Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Service

Get advice and treatment for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) at your local Pharmacist. A new service has been launched in the North East and Cumbria to offer patients easy access to advice and treatment for UTIs. The six-month pilot scheme, aimed at women aged 16-64, will enable local pharmacists to treat patients with UTIs without … Continued

Monkeypox: What you need to know

Whilst the chances of contracting it are relatively low, it is worth explaining what it is, how it spreads, the symptoms to look out for, and what to do if you think you have been exposed to monkeypox.

Do you know what to do when you are unwell?

Do you know what to do when you are unwell?   Knowing what to do when you are unwell gets you the help you need as quickly as possible. But it’s not always easy to know the right thing to do or what to do at certain times. It can add extra stress and worry, … Continued

Children’s Mental Health Week, 7th to 13th February 2022

Children’s Mental Health Week, 7th to 13th February 2022 This week is the annual Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK. Since 2015, the UK children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, has run an annual awareness week to shine a light on the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing from an early age.   This year’s … Continued