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 All Health Visitors appointments will be held at the Gosforth Clinic 9.30-12.30 on a Wednesday(However we still hold a baby clinic every Wednesday at Roseworth between 2-3.30pm where you are able to see the GP & Nurse) patients who wish to book future appointments need to book via telephone which can be done on the provided number 0191 2823023.

Gabapentin & Pregabalin are now classed as Controlled drugs/ medicines;they are controlled under the Misuse of the Drugs legislation.
They will be prescribed in quantities of no more than 28 days due to stricter legal controls to prevent them: being misused, being obtained illegally and causing harm.

The North of Tyne Prescribing Committee has designated Dihydrocodeine a “Red Drug” because of the extent of the risk of misuse in the general population and GPs can no longer prescribe it.

 

 

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A very warm welcome to Roseworth Surgery! 

Click here for SystmOne Online for booking/cancelling appointment, (not currently available) ordering repeat medication, viewing your records & blood results 

Support your Surgery https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/gp-practices/support-your-surgery

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE ⚠️
JCVI guidance, including boosters for over 18s, reduced interval for boosters & 2nd doses for 12-15s, is not yet operational.
Please do not call your GP practice to book a vaccination if you're in these groups.
Thank you for being a #PatientPatient

Get medical help

111 online can tell you:https://111.nhs.uk/

where to get help for your symptoms, if you're not sure what to do

how to find general health information and advice

where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine

how to get a repeat prescription

NHS App information including how to download

NHS App

NHS staff in GP practices across Newcastle are asking local people to be kind and remember that they are people too.

In recent months staff have been on the receiving end of increasing frustration from patients as the coronavirus pandemic has continued.

https://newcastle-gp-services.co.uk/bekind/

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SURGERY CLOSURES

The Surgery will be closed on the following afternoons from 12 for staff training:

Wednesday 12th May 2021,Thursday 8th July 2021,Tuesday 14th September 2021,Wednesday 6th October 2021 ,Tuesday 23rd November 2021,Thursday 10th & March 2022

we will also be closed between12-1.30pm

Tuesday 7th December 2021.

E CONSULT

A form-based online consultation platform the collects your medical or administrative request and sends it through to your GP practice to triage and decide on the right care for you and everyone else.

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SELF REFERRING SERVICES

Think Pharmacy FirstFree treatment & advice by your local pharmacy, no appointment needed.
They can provide treatment for aches & pains, allergies, cold & Flu, Ear care, Eye care, Stomach aches & any skin or mouth problems.
 Think Pharmacy First Info!

Talking Helps Newcastle

Talking Helps Newcastle aims to help residents of Newcastle who may be experiencing mental health difficulties.

Are you feeling low? Anxious? Stressed? We can help.

to self refer click on link https://www.talkinghelpsnewcastle.org/self-referral/

Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS)

TIMS is a joint Newcastle and Gateshead service which offers self-care and fast access to expert opinion, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of muscle, joint and soft tissue conditions and chronic pain,to self refer https://www.tims.nhs.uk/ 

Information Now

Information NOW is the information website for adults, their families and carers in Newcastle. Helping you stay informed, make choices, plan ahead, be independent and have an excellent quality of life. 

https://www.informationnow.org.uk/about-us/

Link Savvy

LINK SAVVY booklet is designed to support Young People aged 18-25yrs , who have or are at risk of developing mental health issues.

Link Savvy Booklet 

Same Day Urgent Appointments

Same day help for your poorly child If your child has become unwell in the last few days and you would like urgent advice then please contact the surgery and we will arrange for a clinician to speak to you and if necessary to see your child, today - this could save you an unnecessary trip to A+E or a Walk-in Centre. Can we also make you aware of the Little Orange Book, which provides expert help for parents and carers on how to manage common problems in babies and small children – ask your GP for a copy, or view it online below.


The little orange book

Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commisioning Group (NGCCG) have developed a 'Little Orange Book' aimed at providing support to parents of young children. The book covers common minor illness, treatment and also times to seek medical assistance. They are available upon request via the Health visitor or when attending for childhood immunisations. Please see the PDF version below should you wish to download a digital copy.

http://www.newcastlegatesheadccg.nhs.uk/little-orange-book

Teaching Practice

We are a Teaching Practice who teach stage 1, 2 ,4 & 5 Students. Every 6 month we have a rotation of GP Registrars and every 4 month we have 2 Foundation level 2 (F2) Doctors who have came here from Hospital posts to learn primary care. This is a huge benefit to our practice as it improves access & brings modern medicine, without them there would be no future.Teaching Certificate

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Full coded records

All newly registered patients will be give full online access existing patients can request to have this service, if you are registered for online services you can log in, go into manage account & request full access, this sends a task to the Surgery who will grant access, if there are any problems you will be contacted, if you don't have log in details as a member of the Reception team.

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SMS -mobile phone text

We often send SMS messages out to our patients informing them that they are due annual reviews. Not all reviews are to be booked in with the doctor, and some reviews can only be done by specific nurses. If you are messaged in regards to getting an annual review booked in, please call the surgery so our reception team can book you into the correct appointment with the correct Health Care Professional. Thank you!

If you have been happy with the service provided at Roseworth surgery we would be grateful if you could leave a review on our NHS Choices page. To do this, please click here 

(Site updated 07/12/2021)
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