Oldwell Medical Partnership

10/08/2026

NHS APP

Following the recent power outage, which affected many GP practices over a two-day period, it reinforced the importance of having the NHS App enabled for both patients and the practice team.
When clinical systems were temporarily unavailable, the information stored and visible through the NHS App proved extremely helpful for patients and supported the team in maintaining communication as effectively as possible.
If you do not already have the NHS App, we would kindly encourage you to consider downloading it today and ensuring that notifications are switched on.
The NHS App is a safe, secure, and reliable way for us to communicate with you. It allows you to receive messages from the practice, view appointments, request prescriptions, and access important health information when available.
You can download the NHS App here:

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Having more patients connected to the NHS App is a great help to both our patients and the practice team, particularly during periods when normal systems may be disrupted.
Thank you for supporting Oldwell Surgery and helping us improve safe and effective communication for everyone.

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

31/07/2026

Your experience matters.
The Northern Cancer Alliance wants to hear from people affected by cancer, to understand and improve the support available to people who are continuing in, returning to, or considering a return to work across the North East and North Cumbria.
By completing our anonymous survey, you'll help us better understand what information and support is needed.
📝 Take part here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4zJMLrq9lgZHqHWVySk_6fVUN1kzU0tYOVJNVlpZSU5CUU1JWjVSQkxJVy4u&origin=QRCode
📅 Survey closes: 28 August 2026

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback will help the Northern Cancer Alliance to understand and improve the support available to people affected by cancer who are continuing in, returning to, or considering a return to work across the North East and North Cumbria.

30/07/2026

❗️Have your contact details changed? Let us know ❗️

Keeping you contact details up to date with the practice helps us provide you with the best possible care.

If you have recently changed your phone number, address or email please let us know.

By having your correct information we can:

✅ Contact you about appointments and test results

✅ Send important health updates and reminders

✅ Ensure you receive invitations for screening programmes and
vaccinations

✅ Avoid unnecessary delays in your care

Outdated or incorrect contact details can mean you miss important messages, appointment information or health reminders

📞🏡 If any of your details have changed, please let us know as soon as possible so we can update your records.

Thank you for helping us keep your information accurate and up to date ☺️

29/07/2026

Are you post-menopausal and experiencing symptoms that could be linked to ovarian cancer?

Please see the below video on how to self refer for a scan;

This service enables women in Gateshead who have gone through the m...

25/05/2026

❗️Bank Holiday Monday 25th May ❗️

Oldwell Surgery is closed today, we will re-open tomorrow Tuesday 26th May.

Should you require medical advice please telephone 111 or in an emergency dial 999

Thank You 😊

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day to our nursing team!

Thank you for all your hard work and support 🤩

08/05/2026

World Ovarian Cancer Day 8th May 2026

The symptoms of ovarian cancer vary from person to person and can be similar to other problems, such as IBS.

That’s why it’s important to recognise what is or isn’t normal for you and see your GP if you have any concerns.

Find out more from 👉 rebrand.ly/ovariancan

The sooner ovarian cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat. Find out how to recognise the symptoms.

04/05/2026

❗️Bank Holiday Monday 4th May ❗️

Oldwell Surgery is closed today, we will re-open tomorrow Tuesday 5th May.

Should you require medical advice please telephone 111 or in an emergency dial 999

Thank You 😊

10/04/2026

NHS App

We would like to ask patients to download the NHS App and SWITCH ON notifications.

The NHS is urging patients to switch on notifications in the NHS app to ensure they receive vital, timely and secure updates about their health and appointments.

📱Why you need to turn notifications ON!!

Turning on notifications for the NHS App is crucial as it ensures you are immediately alerted when a new message has been sent to your secure inbox with the App. This service is gradually replacing traditional text messages (SMS) and letters for many communications.

The messages are safe and dependable

Without notifications enabled you may not be instantly aware of new messages, potentially delaying your response to critical health information.

📱How to switch on notifications in the NHS App-

To make sure you do not miss messages from your GP practice turn on notifications in your NHS App.

☑️ Open the NHS App on your smartphone
☑️Tap account Settings (top right corner)
☑️Scroll down to settings and tap on notifications
☑️ Tap go to device settings
☑️Enable notifications

Once enabled you will receive messages from your GP practice whenever there is an important update about your healthcare.

06/04/2026

🐣 Easter Surgery Closure🐣

Oldwell Surgery is closed today Monday 6th April and will re-open tomorrow Tuesday 7th April.

For medical advice contact 111 or in an emergency dial 999.

Thank You 😊