Wrekenton Medical Group

27/08/2026

⚠️⚠️PATIENT NOTICE

Due to unexpected staff shortages, we are extremely short-staffed in reception today.

If your call is not urgent and can wait a few days, we would be grateful if you could call back on another day when we have more administrative staff available to assist you.

We are full to capacity at the surgery today if you need any urgent help, please call 111 today or for emergencies 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

21/08/2026

⚠️⚠️ Patient Notice ⚠️⚠️

Due to unexpected staff shortages, we are extremely short-staffed in Reception today and have a limited number of GP appointments available.

If your call is not urgent and can wait a few days, we would be grateful if you could call back on another day when we have more administrative staff available to assist you.

Front Desk will be open from 9am.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/07/2026

⚠️⚠️ Patient Notice ⚠️⚠️

Due to unexpected staff shortages, we are extremely short-staffed in Reception today and have a limited number of GP appointments available.

If your call is not urgent and can wait a few days, we would be grateful if you could call back on another day when we have more administrative staff available to assist you.

Front Desk will be closed today.

Thank you for your understanding.

29/07/2026

We are pleased to announce an additional GP is starting with us on Monday 10th August
Dr K Oyefeko is a female GP and will bring us more appointments and experience for our patients. She will work on Mon, Tues and Wed.

20/07/2026

Patient Notice

We are extremely short-staffed in reception today.

If your phone call is not urgent and can wait a few days, we would appreciate it if you could call back another day when we have more administrative staff available to assist you

The front desk will be open 9.30am- 16:00pm today

Thank you for your understanding

08/07/2026

FACT
Springwell Road
Wrekenton
Gateshead
NE9 7AY

☕Free Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Cake etc Every Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm.
The charity shop will also be open.

06/07/2026

Alcohol Awareness Week

If you live in Gateshead and are worried about your drinking, or simply want advice on cutting down, help is available.

The Gateshead Recovery Partnership offers free, confidential support for adults, including:

✅ Advice and assessments
✅ Alcohol detox support
✅ Recovery programmes
✅ Help with housing, employment and wellbeing
✅ Support for families and carers
📞 Call: 0191 594 7821
📍 47 Jackson Street, Gateshead, NE8 1EE

08/06/2026

Patient Notice

We are extremely short-staffed in reception today.

If your phone call is not urgent and can wait a few days, we would appreciate it if you could call back another day when we have more administrative staff available to assist you

Thank you for your understanding

03/06/2026

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month 💜

Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking and behaviour.

If you have concerns about memory or dementia, please contact the surgery—our team is here to support you and guide you to the right local services.

📍 Local support in Gateshead

Alzheimer’s Society (Gateshead & South Tyneside)
Support groups, dementia advisers, and practical help
🌐 www.alzheimers.org.uk

Gateshead Council – Dementia Support
Information on local services, carers support, and community resources
Age UK Gateshead
Support for older people, including those living with memory concerns
🌐 www.ageuk.org.uk/gateshead

15/05/2026

We have been told to stop prescribing some "OTC" (over the counter) medicines that can be bought cheaply from pharmacies and supermarkets to help sae costs to the NHS. The local NHS are spending £37m per year which could be spent on other services. Please see this website for more information:

You can get quick relief for many minor health conditions with medicines from your local pharmacy or supermarket, no prescription needed.