New Washington Medical Group

11/09/2026

02/09/2026

💜 Let's Clear Things Up…

💜 Why can't I always see a GP?

General practice is made up of lots of different healthcare professionals, all with specialist skills.

Depending on your needs, you may be offered an appointment with:

👩‍⚕️ A Practice Nurse
💊 A Clinical Pharmacist
🏥 A Advanced Nurse Practitioner
🩹 A Healthcare Assistant
🩺 Or one of our GPs.

The aim is simple—to make sure you're seen by the person best placed to help you, often more quickly than waiting for a GP appointment.

💜 Every member of our team plays an important role in caring for our community.

01/09/2026

Important Notice

We are currently experiencing a power cut at the practice, which is affecting our telephone lines and computer systems.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. We will provide an update as soon as we have further information.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/08/2026

💜 Let's Clear Things Up…

💜 Why do we carry out health checks when you feel well?

Preventing illness is just as important as treating it.

Health checks can identify problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes before symptoms develop, giving you the best chance of staying healthy.

💜 Looking after your future health starts today.

28/08/2026

💜 Let's Clear Things Up…

💜 What does a GP practice actually do?

Most people think of appointments—but that's only part of the picture.

Every day we're also:
💜 Supporting people living with long-term conditions.
💜 Providing childhood immunisations and vaccinations.
💜 Helping patients manage their mental health.
💜 Carrying out medication reviews.
💜 Supporting carers and vulnerable patients.
💜 Working closely with hospitals, community teams and local services.
💜 Helping prevent illness through screening and health checks.

General practice isn't just about treating illness—it's about helping our whole community stay as healthy as possible.

💜 Thank you for trusting New Washington Medical Group with your care. We're proud to be here for our community every day.

26/08/2026

💜 Let's Clear Things Up…

💜 Why is my appointment running late?

We completely understand that waiting can be frustrating.

Sometimes a patient needs a little longer than expected because they've become very unwell or have several important concerns to discuss.

When that happens, we won't rush their care—and we'd hope we'd be able to do the same for you if you ever needed that extra time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

💜 Kindness and patience help us provide the best care for everyone.

24/08/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 📢

Just a reminder to all our patients that the practice will be closed on Monday 31st August for the Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as usual at 8am on Tuesday 1st September. 🏥

💊 Please remember to order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time to make sure you have enough medication while we are closed.
If you need medical assistance while the practice is closed:

📞 Call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice and assistance.

🚨 If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 999.

We hope everyone has a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend! ☀️💜 Enjoy the last few days of the summer holidays and make the most of the sunshine before the children head back to school next week! 🎒📚

From all of us at the practice, have a lovely Bank Holiday! 💜