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Flu and COVID clinics at the practice

Flu season is nearly here. Our booked clinics start mid October, and then walk in clinics from 2nd November. We also deliver a small number of COVID vaccinations for the over 75 year olds and immunosuppressed. So PLEASE book with the link or contact us to get booked in to help protect yourself and your … Continued

NEW Maternity midwife referrals

Do you think you are pregnant? Please view their own website and there is a link at the bottom of the page for you to refer yourself to our midwife Registering your pregnancy – Gateshead Health

Myth busters about our service

1) Our waiting list – we know we cannot please everyone, but this was created in an aid to stop patients from having to ring up regularly for routine appointments (previously, we used to say, the appointments are not on yet so try ringing back in XX days or weeks). This is new and we … Continued

Mission statement and our values

Mission statement Wrekenton Medical Group aims to deliver the highest possible quality of care to all of our patients in a responsive, supportive, courteous and cost-effective manner. We will: Provide a service which puts patient welfare at the heart of what we do Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to provide professional … Continued

Dr V Kaura retirement

Retirement news: After 30 odd years of dedication, Dr V Kaura has decided to retire and enjoy family time (especially with his grandchildren). His last official day is Wednesday 17th December 2025. He has been great though all of the NHS changes and we wish him the healthiest and happiest retirement. What a scholar and … Continued

Right to Choose

Right to Choose: ASD & ADHD Assessment Pathways What is Right to Choose?In England, under the NHS, you now have a legal right to choose your mental healthcare provider, including for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments. This service, offered through the NHS, is free of charge. Introduction to Right … Continued

You and Your General practice

This guide tells you what to expect from your general practice (GP) and how you can help them, so you get the best from the National Health Service (NHS). More details can be found through the links below. When and how can you contact your general practice? Your general practice is open from 8.00am to 6.30pm, … Continued

Flu and COVID clinics at the practice

Flu season is nearly here. Our booked clinics start early October, Wed 1st, Thurs 2nd, Fri 3rd and then the big clinic on Sat 4th October and then walk in clinics the following week every morning from 0700 to 1130. For the 1st time, we also deliver a small number of COVID vaccinations for the … Continued

Weight management

Munjaro / Ozempic etc are new injectable therapy regimes to help support weight loss, however, the local commissioning board, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Commissioning Board have advised that demand is extremely high and support is only going to be offered to certain patients (BMI of over 40 and 4 of 5 conditions) initially … Continued

Private providers / overseas treatment

As the NHS only has certain capacity for treatment and surgery, we are seeing a number of patients going privately for services and some going abroad for surgeries. We are therefore, informing you that the NHS (and this practice) may not be able to continue the treatment you are going private (or overseas) for due … Continued