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MESSAGE TO A LOVED ONE

If you have a relative who has been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead and you would like to send them a message, letter or photograph, please send it by email to: ghnt.messagetoalovedone@nhs.net

Please can letters, messages or photographs be a maximum of one A4 side of paper per day. The Patient Experience Team will try their best to ensure that all patients receive their messages Monday-Friday.

If you do not have access to email and would still like to send your loved one a short message, please telephone 0191 445 6047 or 0191 445 6129 between 10am and 12pm, Monday to Friday.

To make sure we get to the right person we also need you to include:

  • the patient's name
  • the ward number or name
  • either the date of birth or the address of the patient



Coronavirus - please see below for latest information and guidance.

Do not attend the surgery unless you have spoken to a GP or nurse and have a confirmed appointment.

Important Patient Safety Alert regarding hearing aid batteries - https://improvement.nhs.uk/news-alerts/risk-of-harm-to-babies-and-children-from-coin-button-batteries-in-hearing-aids/

 

Advance notification of surgery closures - click here for dates

Do It Online

THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR ONLINE
  • Click Here to launch the eConsult portal
  • Find your health condition and fill out a simple online questionnaire
  • The practice team will get back to you normally within one working day with feedback and appointment options

GP online services

GP online services allow you to access a range of services via your computer, mobile or tablet. Once you have signed up, you will be able to:

  • book or cancel appointments online
  • renew or order repeat prescriptions online
  • view parts of your GP record, including information about medication, allergies, vaccinations, previous illnesses and test results

You can still contact the practice by phone or in person, this is just another option, which other patients have found is more convenient and saves them time. More information including “how to” leaflets and videos of patients and why they are using GP online services are available at www.nhs.uk/gponlineservices

How to sign-up

For more information, please contact reception or next time you visit the surgery, bring with you a piece of photo ID (passport, driving licence) and something with your address on like a bank statement. If you don’t have these, please talk to us and we will help you sign-up

You can collect a form from reception, or download it below

 Patient Access Application 16+

 Proxy Access application (including under 16's)

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