Welcome to Marine Avenue Medical Centre. Please browse the site and we hope that you find the information you are looking for. If there is anything you cannot find, please do not hesitate to contact the surgery.
We provide same day appointments for urgent medical problems. If you need help today, please call the surgery as early as possible from 8am on 0191 252 5317.
Please be aware that our admin team will ask you briefly about your problem as instructed by our clinical team. Please don't be offended by their questions as they are simply trying to find out how best to help you. They can then arrange for the on-call clinical team to contact you and organise a same day appointment if necessary.
If you're unsure whether your problem requires an urgent, same day appointment, you can use 111 online or nhs.uk to find out more.
For medical emergencies dial 999.
We offer routine appointments with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physios and mental health workers.
To book a routine appointment, please call the surgery on 0191 252 5317. Alternatively, you can fill in an eConsult form including details of your problem and how you hope we can help.
Most routine appointments will be telephone-based in the first instance. The clinical team will then be able to arrange face-to-face appointments if appropriate.
Please be aware that our admin team will ask you briefly about your problem as instructed by our clinical team. Please don't be offended by their questions as they are simply trying to find out how best to help you.
Booking appointments with your usual doctor is best as they know you and your medical history. Please be aware that you may sometimes have to wait slightly longer to get an appointment with your usual doctor. You are, therefore, welcome to book appointments with anyone from our clinical team.
If you would like to see your usual doctor, please tell the admin staff when making your appointment or include it in your eConsult form.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let the surgery know as soon as possible so that we can use this appointment for someone else.
You can cancel your appointment by using the NHS or Patient Access app or by calling the surgery on 0191 252 5317.
If possible, we prefer patients to request prescriptions via the NHS or Patient Access app. This allows our admin staff to focus on urgent calls.
Alternatively, you can request prescriptions via email ma87008@nhs.net or by filling in a paper request at the surgery.
Prescriptions will be forwarded to your nominated pharmacy within 2 working days.
If you are requesting a prescription early due to holidays then please let us know when making the request. Without this information, you risk the request being rejected.
If you're off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you've been ill. You can find out when you might need a fit note here.
If you do require a fit note, please complete an eConsult form including details of why you're not fit for work and for how long your expect to be off. Our admin team will usually be able to deal with your query within 48 hours.
Alternatively, you can call the surgery on 0191 252 5317.
If you would like to chase up a referral, please complete an eConsult form including details of what you have been referred for. Our admin team will usually be able to deal with your query within 48 hours.
Alternatively, you can call the surgery on 0191 252 5317.
If you need help with an administrative problem, please complete an eConsult form including details of what you require. Our admin team will usually be able to deal with your query within 48 hours.
Alternatively, you can call the surgery on 0191 252 5317.
You can now register with the practice online:-
https://register-with-gp.ht1.uk/?gpCode=A87008&gpName=Marine%20Avenue%20Medical%20Ctr
If you would like to register as a patient please:
- Check that you live within our practice boundary
Our practice usually covers: Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, North Shields and Shiremoor.
If you are registering through the practice you will need to complete a GMS-1 Form
Hand in the completed form to our reception with proof of address. Photo ID will help us to speed up the process and request your medical records.
TyneHealth (North Tyneside’s GP Federation) provides evening and weekend appointments with GPs and nurses across North Tyneside.
To book an evening or weekend appointment, please call the surgery on 0191 252 5317.
Alternatively, call TyneHealth Extended Access Hub directly via 0191 486 2195.
Flu
Shingles
COVID
Pneumonia
Baby Imms
Many patients with long-term conditions and on specific medications will require routine bloods tests as part of their annual review. These blood tests are usually performed during their birthday month.
Any other blood test requests must be discussed with the clinical team first.
To arrange a blood test, please call the surgery on 0191 252 5317. Alternatively, you can fill in an eConsult form including details of your problem and how you hope we can help.
Friday 22nd December 2023 - 8.20 - 18.30
Saturday 23rd December 2023 - Closed (Open for Enhanced Access appointments only)
Sunday 24th December 2023 - Closed
Monday 25th December 2023 - Closed
Tuesday 26th December 2023 - Closed
Wednesday 27th December 2023 - 8.20 - 18.30
Thursday 28th December 2023 - 8.20 - 18.30
Friday 29th December 2023 - 8.20 - 18.30
Saturday 30th December 2023 - Closed (Open for Enhanced Access appointments only)
Sunday 31st December 2023 - Closed
Monday 1st January 2024 - Closed
Do you need non-urgent advice from your doctor, self-help information or have an administrative request (such as a fit note or test results)? Get a response from our team within 48 hours by using eConsult.
NHS 111 can tell you where to get help for your symptoms if you're not sure what to do.
You can can also access general health information and advice via 111, as well as find out how to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medication if needed. Access support online or by calling 111.
Livi provides same day, video appointments with an NHS GP via your mobile phone or tablet.
This service is provided free in North Tyneside and is available 7 days a week.
Book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and discover local health services, all via the Patient Access app.
Book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your health record and access trusted NHS health advice, all via the NHS app.
The NHS UK website provides trusted NHS advice on conditions, symptoms and treatments to help you decide what to do and when to get help.
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support.
There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Access expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing via Every Mind Matters.
Donating blood save lives. Most people can safely give blood if they are fit and healthy. Find out if you can today.
Access trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood via Start for Life.
Do-at-home exercise tool HowFit will help you get fit in your own home and without the need for expensive equipment. Access the exercises free of charge online or ask for a leaflet at the surgery.
The Little Orange Book contains advice and tips on how to manage common illnesses and problems that babies and young children often experience in the first 5 years of their lives.
It also has information on more serious conditions, including worrying symptoms to look out for and when to seek help.
Feeling low or anxious? Anyone between ages 11-25 can access free, safe and anonymous mental health and well-being support via kooth. Explore articles and magazines or live chat with qualified counsellors today.
Qwell offers free, safe and anonymous mental well-being support for adults across the UK. Access mental health articles or live chat to a professional counsellor online.
Keep track of how you're feeling, and get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis using the Samaritans app.
Text 'Shout' to 85258 for support during a crisis. Available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Free on all major mobile networks. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Healthier Together is a free website and app developed by local healthcare professionals to help parents and carers keep their children safe and healthy.
Monday
8.20am - 6.30pm
Tuesday
8.20am - 6.30pm
Wednesday
8.20am - 6.30pm
Thursday
8.20am - 6.30pm
Friday
8.20am - 6.30pm
Saturday
Extended Access Service Only
Sunday
Closed
Outside the surgery opening hours you can contact NHS 111 for medical advice. This service is open 24/7 for urgent healthcare queries. Calls to 111 from mobiles and landlines are free.
If you need urgent medical care out of hours, you can attend the Urgent Care Centre (North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH). Open: 8am to midnight seven days a week. Tel: 0344 811 8111 (North Tyneside Hospital switchboard) or NHS 111.
For medical emergencies, call 999 or attend A&E. Local A+Es include: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (Cramlington) and Royal Victoria Infirmary (Newcastle upon Tyne).
There are also minor injuries and eye casualty units at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
For medical emergencies, you must call 999 or attend A&E. Local A+Es include: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (Cramlington) and Royal Victoria Infirmary (Newcastle upon Tyne).
If you're unsure whether what your problem requires, you can use 111 online or nhs.uk to find out more. You can also call 111 for advice.
Crisis Skylight Newcastle supports people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. To access support, our Engagement and Assessment Gateway is open on Mondays and Wednesday 10am-1.30pm. You do not need an appointment.
You can contact CRISIS for support via phone, email or online.
Call 0191 222 0622
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Free support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call via the number below for immediate help. Alternatively, you can email Samaritans for support within 24 hours.
Call 116 123
Mind provide a wealth of advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
You can also contact their Infoline using the number below for help and advice.
Call 0300 123 3393
Problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and phobias are very common. North Tyneside Talking Therapies is a friendly and approachable service that helps people with these problems.
If you are 16 + and registered with a North Tyneside GP you can self-refer to Talking Therapies via the website or by calling the number below.
Call 0191 295 2775
Together in a Crisis support adults who are in mental health crisis due to practical situations that are impacting their lives, such as debt or financial worries, housing issues, or relationship difficulties.
Call 01952 769729
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis? Feeling suicidal or worried that you are going to act on distressing thoughts? Contact the Crisis Team urgently by calling 0303 123 1146.
The team operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
If you are deaf and/or have communication difficulties, you can text the Crisis Team for support via 07887 625277.
Call 0303 123 1146
North Tyneside Carers' Centre are an independent charity who provide specialist support for both young and adult carers.
Their team can help with everything from advocacy to mental health. They also provide specialist training and information sessions created by us to help make life easier for you and the person you care for.
Contact the centre via phone or email now.
Call 0191 643 2298
