Stay Healthy This Festive Season: Prescriptions, Pharmacy, and More Winter can be busy and unpredictable. Planning ahead helps you stay well and avoid last-minute stress. Thornfield Medidical Group will be open until 18:30pm on Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve), then closed until the morning of 08:00am Monday 29th December. We will also be closed on … Continued
The NHS uses something called the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag (RADF) to make sure that people with disabilities or long-term health conditions get the same access to healthcare as everyone else. This supports the Equality Act (2010), which protects your rights. The flag is a note added to your NHS record. It shows what adjustments (changes or … Continued
We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day. We know that this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting … Continued
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) integrates Community Pharmacists into primary care. This means for patients that same-day appointments with Community Pharmacists are available for a range of minor ailments or urgent supplies of regular medication. The service gives patients quicker access to Pharmacists and their expert knowledge and alleviates … Continued
You and your general practice (YYGP) has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team. For more information and what to expect from your GP visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/you-and-your-general-practice/ If you would like to submit feedback regarding this, please visit https://forms.office.com/e/AwPRgUW6de … Continued
Free products, advice and support to help you stop smoking for good. To find out more information and book a place, call 0191 269 1103 or visit https://www.changegrowlive.org/stop-smoking-plus-service-newcastle/home Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your … Continued
Flu is on the rise and hospitals are inundated with flu cases, 70% more than last year. We strongly advise you get your FREE flu jab ASAP. We want you to be safe and protect yourself and your family. If you’re eligible for a free vaccine please drop into the surgery or contact … Continued
In recognition of the barriers to healthcare access faced by people in vulnerable circumstances, including migrants, we commit to protecting the human right to health. We will take steps to ensure that everyone in our community may fulfill their entitlement to quality healthcare. In partnership with Doctors of the World UK, we will ensure that … Continued
