Unfortunately, we have had to make the decision to switch off e-consult submissions from 6.30pm on a Friday until 8.00am on a Monday, to help manage the demand on a Monday.  Although patients will not be able to submit an e-consult request over the weekend, they can still access advice and the 111 out of […]

This Autumn, Marine Avenue Medical Centre will be offering both flu and Covid booster vaccinations to eligible patients at the practice from September. We look forward to delivering another successful round of vaccinations, helping to protect our patients this coming winter. Please contact the practice to make your appointment.

The Surgery will be closed from Friday 23rd December 2022 at 6.30pm until 8.00am on Wednesday 28th December 2022.  We will be closed again from 6.30pm on Friday 30th December 2022 until 8.00am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. If you require urgent medical attention, please call 111 who will direct you to the most appropriate […]

We continue to experience serious staffing problems due to both clinical and administrative members of the team self isolating because of Covid-19 and there may be times when the reception desk is not manned to allow us to provide adequate telephone cover for incoming calls. During these times, please use the intercom as normal and […]

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What to expect after your Covid Vaccination Leaflet

Access your NHS services Use NHS App online to access services on your desktop or laptop computer, through your web browser. You do not need to install anything to get started. Use this service to: book and manage appointments at your GP surgery order repeat prescriptions check symptoms and get instant advice view your medical […]

From the end of September 2020, the Practice will be introducing a new Musculoskeletal Service called First Contact Physiotherapist or FPC.  Please see attached leaflet or contact the surgery for more information.   FPC Poster

Prescription Services Leaflet

Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the practice will be closed on 19th September 2022.  If you require urgent medical attention, please call 111 who will direct you to the most appropriate service.  For a video consultation, please visit https://www.livi.co.uk/.    

COVID 19 Poster In line with Government guidance we are asking ALL patients and visitors to the Practice to adhere to the following safety measures: Please supply and wear a face covering for the whole of the time you are in the Practice. Please attend for your appointment NO SOONER THAN 5 MINUTES prior to […]

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we would be grateful if any patients or visitors could wear some form of face covering when attending the surgery.  Please help us to keep our patients and our staff safe.

We have had a number of queries from patients with long term conditions but not requiring to shield, who are concerned about returning to work. Clinicians are unable to provide workplace assessments and would advise that people follow the link below for guidance. https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus

This practice is supporting vital coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital. The health and social care system is facing significant pressures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Health and care information is essential to deliver care to individuals, to support health, social care and other public services and to protect public health. Information will also […]

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The Practice will very soon be upgrading to the next phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which will mean that almost all our prescriptions will be processed electronically, date to be confirmed.    Please note: Our current prescription line facility will no longer be in operation from 1st September 2020. Patients are advised to register […]

In light of the evolving coronavirus situation, we are booking all patient appointments as triage appointments on the day.  Please do not attend the Practice without having been invited by a clinician.  Patients must attend alone or with one carer/guardian. Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading Everyone must stay at home to help stop […]

Need an evening or weekend appointment? TyneHealth [North Tyneside’s GP Federation] provides patients registered in North Tyneside with the opportunity to book appointments in local Extended Access GP Hubs.   The appointments are provided by local doctors and nurses who work in North Tyneside GP practices and have full access to your medical record. The […]

From 1st April 2020, every patient will need to have a nominated pharmacy in order for their prescriptions to be via the electronic prescription . If you wish to sign up for EPS you can register via the NHS App or request the pharmacy to register directly.  If you are signed up for online access […]

Marine Avenue Medical Centre is currently taking on new patients. If you decide we are the right GP Practice for you and your families needs and expectations you will need to pop into the Practice with two forms of documentation to provide evidence of identity & proof of address (one of these must contain a […]

Bowel cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK. Most people diagnosed with bowel cancer are over 60 years old. Screening aims to detect bowel cancer at an early stage, in people with no symptoms when treatment is more likely to be effective. As a Practice we strongly recommend you […]

As a training surgery medical students may be present within this practice in order for them to gain valuable “hands on” experience in preparing to be our doctors and nurses of the future. Please do make the receptionist aware if you DO NOT wish them to be present during your appointment and/or to view your […]

Annual statement of current practice at Marine Avenue Medical Centre to manage and monitor the prevention and control of infection 2016-2017 Marine Avenue Medical Centre takes the responsibility of infection control very seriously. The IPC (infection prevention and control) leads for Marine Avenue Medical Practice are Sister Helen Wilson and Mary Dobson (office Manager). 1. […]

There has been a rise of incidents between staff and patients. We would like to remind patients that violent, aggressive and abusive behaviour towards any member of our practice team will NOT be tolerated. This includes the written word. Any person found to be behaving in this way, will be removed from the practice and […]

We are currently experiencing a high demand for routine appointment bookings with a GP, this is a National problem and not restricted to this practice. Whilst we understand your frustrations and share them please refrain from taking this out on the receptionists. We offer on the day emergency triage calls with a GP if you […]

Our CQC inspection was held on 15th December 2015. We are pleased that we have been rated as an overall GOOD.  The full report is available to read now http://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-547079057. Thank you to the patients who completed the feedback cards and took the time on the day to speak to the inspectors.  

  NHS England require that the net earnings of doctors engaged in the practice is publicised, and the required disclosure is shown below. However it should be noted that the prescribed method for calculating earnings is potentially misleading because it takes no account of how much time doctors spend working in the practice, and should […]