Autumn/Winter Vaccinations

We have completed two successful flu & covid weekend vaccination clinics. We are running some catch up clinics in November. Should you be eligible for either vaccine you will be invited via SMS with a unique link to book or, if you do not have a mobile phone, a member of the team will contact you. If you think you have been missed please contact the reception team.

Monkseaton Medical Centre has recently joined up with the Parkrun team and is now an official park run practice. To find out more about the park run practice initiative and what it could offer you please click here.

How to find out when your hospital appointment will be:

Contact the Hospital Appts Line

Northumbria Hospitals

0344 811 8118

Newcastle Hospitals

0191 282 4444

If you have a hospital letter with the name of your consultant, look on this letter for the name of their secretary and contact tel no.

Monkseaton Medical Centre & Bridge Medical: Carer Registration Form

North Tyneside Carers Centre

We are an independent charity and the only generic carer support service in North Tyneside supporting both young and adult carers. Our knowledgeable team supports carers with everything from advocacy to mental health through one-to-one sessions and peer support groups. We also provide specialist training and information sessions created by us to help make life easier for you and the person you care for.

For further information 0191 643 2298 or enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk.

Carers’ Emergency Break Service

North Tyneside Council operates an emergency break service, which helps carers develop an emergency bespoke plan. The service responds to a request for help at any time of the day. There is no charge for this service up to 48 hours, however after this charges for support may apply.

To register or for further information, contact 0330 333 7475 or email Care.CallAssistiveTechnology@northtyneside.gov.uk

Corona Virus

Click here to see the altered government guidance in the UK for coronavirus, there are some people with a weakened immune system who may be eligible for anti viral medication if they have covid infection, click here for more detail. If you are attending the GP surgery or are out and about with symptoms of a respiratory infection please consider the following advice.

The following actions will reduce the chance of passing on your infection to others:

wearing a well-fitting face covering made with multiple layers or a surgical face mask
avoiding crowded places such as public transport, large social gatherings, or anywhere that is enclosed or poorly ventilated
taking any exercise outdoors in places where you will not have close contact with other people
covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitiser after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose and before you eat or handle food; avoid touching your face

Register with the Practice

We are currently accepting new patients. To register with us, please complete the family doctor services registration form and our New Patient Questionnaire and return them to the practice. Please note only patients aged 16 and over need to complete the new patient questionnaire.

You can check if you are in our catchment area by typing in your postcode on the map.