If you are experiencing a muskoloskeletal problem you can self refer to the Join Muskoloskeletal  and Pain Service (JMAPS) https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/our-services/physiotherapy-services/northumberland-joint-musculoskeletal-and-pain-service-jmaps#3467ceaf If you would like to be seen in practice please book an appointment with our  First Contact Practitioner , David Bransby who is in practice on Wednesday. They can deal with musculoskeletal problems; problems relating […]

Our Community Nurses cover Bellingham, Wark and Humshaugh and are responsible for the nursing needs of housebound patients*.  They can be contacted on: 01434 220383 in office hours for non urgent referrals or via the reception staff at either surgery.    

All Annual Reviews are usually carried out in each patient’s birth month, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for pre clinic checks, which will be followed up with an appointment either in surgery or over the phone.   Dietician and Podiatrist clinics are held in surgery, appointments are arranged by referral only.

Minor operations  and joint injections can sometimes be done within the Practice by Dr Gregory-Smith. Book a routine appointment with her to discuss in the first instance.

Cervical Screening Our Practice Nurse, Rachael Gibson offers cervical screening for women aged 25 to 64 years. Call and recall are now undertaken by NEFHSA – a letter will be sent direct to the patient; appointments are available to book either in the surgery or at the HUB. Family Planning Services Contraceptive advice and review […]

A range of appointments can be booked online, using EMIS Access.  You can access this system 24 hours a day. Currently you can book appointments online for – GP  – face to face and telephone – Cervical screening – Contraceptive injection – Contraceptive review – NHS health checks (only book if you’ve received an invitation) […]