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Closure of Laburnum Medical Group
Laburnum Medical Group has been notified of the decision to terminate their contract and therefore will no longer be able to provide GP services and will close by 27 July 2020. The CCG took the decision to terminate the practice’s contract following a number of inspections, visits, audits and investigations carried out by the CCG …
The CCG has been supporting Riversdale Surgery in Wylam to seek the views of their patients, the wider public and their stakeholders on the impact of their proposed relocation to the Oaklands Health Centre in Prudhoe. Drop in sessions The CCG held three drop in sessions about Riversdale Surgery to hear to hear public views …
Your health
Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) The NHS in Northumberland and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public. Stay alert We can all …
Caring for yourself at home Remember, many minor illnesses can be treated at home with advice from your local pharmacist or a well-stocked first aid kit. Find out more about caring for yourself at home. Pharmacists Pharmacists are highly trained and provide free, confidential advice on minor illnesses from sickness and diarrhoea to hay fever. …
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Don’t just turn up to A&E – think pharmacy, 111 and GP first
Public asked to #doyourbit to protect the NHS by keeping A&E free for serious emergencies. Health leaders across Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead are asking people to do their bit by thinking pharmacy, GP and 111 first, and not just to turn up to A&E. The plea is the first part of a new …
GP surgeries in Northumberland have been highly praised in the latest survey published by NHS England. Results from the 2020 GP Patient Survey show that GP surgeries in the county are performing above the national average when it comes to patient experience. Nearly 5,000 people in Northumberland took part and have shared their experiences of …
Free online mental health support for young people
Children and young people aged between 11-25 years in Northumberland can now access free, anonymous and safe support from Kooth for their mental health and wellbeing whenever they need to. Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has commissioned the service, which is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and requires no waiting lists, …
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NHS Northumberland CCG
The Rivergreen Centre
St Mary’s Park
Morpeth
NE61 6BL
norccg.enquiries@nhs.net
01670 335 157
