Appointments
There are different ways to get medical help from a clinician, depending on your needs and preferences. If you require an urgent or routine appointment please contact the practice and you will be added onto our triage system where a clinician will make an assessment and contact you for further information or to arrange an appointment.
A face-to-face appointment may not always be necessary. Other clinicians such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners may also deal with issues for which patients may previously have seen Doctors.
For home visits please see our relevant policy under ‘About’ and ‘Policies’.
Online consultations
You can contact our clinical team through eConsult, our online consultation system, from any internet-connected device. You can check your symptoms, get self-help advice or send a message directly to the practice team. Messages will be checked during work hours, and we will get back to you within 2 working days.
Contact us through eConsult.
A clinician may invite you to book an appointment or suggest another form of treatment. Often, our team can resolve common patient issues without you needing to visit the surgery.
eConsult is quick, secure and easy to use. Many patients enjoy the instant access, flexibility and quick resolutions it offers.
Requesting an appointment in person, over the phone, or via video
If you would like an appointment, please call 0191 282 1010 or visit us at Healthcare & Diagnostic Centre. We are open Monday, Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm Tuesday, Thursday Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm.
You may be asked about your issue by a member of our practice team. Staff do this to direct you to the best person to help with your problem. Staff are trained to do this, and anything you say to them is confidential.
Standard appointments are 10 minutes and for one patient and one issue. If you think you will need more time, you may need to request a double appointment.
We will always try to accommodate requests for specific times or clinicians, but please be aware that some options may not be available or may lead to a longer wait.
Book online with SystmOne or through the NHS App
Available appointments can also be viewed, booked, changed and cancelled using either SystmOne or the NHS App.