The practice supports parents to manage the health of their children . We know that being a parent is a challenging role especially when children are unwell.
We have a duty advanced nurse practitioner and doctor working each day to support acutely unwell children be seen in the community. If your child is unwell contact the surgery direct on 0191 2755740 , call NHS 111 for advice and guidance or in an emergency call 999.
There are 2 links to support parents manage the health of child within this children's section. Why not use these?
Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (NGCCG) have developed a 'Little Orange Book' aimed at providing support to parents and carers of young children. The book covers common minor illness, treatment and also times to seek medical assistance. They are available upon request via the Health Visitor or can be viewed online here.
Developed by hospital specialists, doctors, health visitors and pharmacists this app will give you lots of useful hints and tips from experts in child health from everything from oral health, upset tummies and diarrhoea to advice on bumps and bruises.
This app is intended to help you know what to do, and where to go, when you are looking after an unwell child.