Wrekenton Medical Group

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.

13/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month

NHS Bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. The earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When you kit arrives, put it by the loo, don't put it off.

www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

07/04/2026

Help us reduce costs - download the NHS App and switch notifications ON
Did you know you can receive messages from our practice directly through the NHS App?
By downloading the NHS App and turning your notifications on, you can receive appointment reminders, tests results and important updates instantly.

This doesn't just make things easier for you - it also helps the NHS save money

Every patient who enables NHS App notifications helps us reduce messaging costs, so more NHS funding can go towards patient care instead of text charges.

✅Download the NHS App
✅Log in and enable notifications
✅Help your surgery save NHS resources

If you need help setting it up, please speak to our reception team who are happy to help.

Thank you for supporting your practice.

02/04/2026

Did you know that you can now book the following appointments via the NHS App

HRT reviews
Smears
Bloods for rheumatology drug monitoring

If you need help with the NHS App, please get in touch with the surgery.

31/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster and RSV Vaccinations
📆Clinics are on the following dates:-
22nd April
29th April
30th April

If you receive a text message please contact the surgery to book an appointment.

We will be adding more clinics in due course.

30/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster and RSV Vaccinations

We will soon be starting to contact eligible patients regarding spring covid vaccines and RSV vaccines.

Our clinics will begin in the week commencing 20th April.

📆Please note: - All clinics are by appointment only.

If you are eligible, we will be in touch with you shortly.

27/03/2026

Are you a carer for a family member, friend or neighbour. Let the practice know so we can help you further. You can find information here

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26/03/2026

From Monday, you will be able to use Alex, our new digital assistant both from our website and from the telephone system.