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We are currently experiencing an IT issue and are without phone-lines We will not be able to see your medical records nor issue any prescriptions. If you require an urgent … [continue] National IT and Telephone issue

Important Notice: NHS Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Programme NHS England has introduced a time-limited one-off Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination catch-up programme for eligible young people. Please note that this vaccination … [continue] MENB Vaccine

Here at Gas House Lane Surgery, we are pleased to share a wonderful initiative from Target Ovarian Cancer designed to bring support directly to our community. The Let’s Connect project … [continue] Let’s Connect: New Peer Support Groups for People Affected by Ovarian Cancer

Important Update Regarding ‘Fit to Fly’ Medical Certificates Please be advised that Gas House Lane Surgery does not provide ‘Fit to Fly’ letters or travel clearance certificates for patients planning … [continue] Patient Notice: Fit to Fly Letters

Parking   We kindly ask all patients and visitors to please be mindful of where you park when visiting the practice. We ask that you avoid parking in the surrounding … [continue] Parking

Join Well Up North Primary Care Network PCN as an experienced MSK clinician working at the first point of contact in GP practices across Northumberland. Permanent, full-time Supportive, forward-thinking team … [continue] First Contact Physio Position

The Gas House Lane Surgery Flu clinic on Saturday 04/10/25 is still going ahead as normal. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.   Please ignore any text you have … [continue] GHL Flu Clinic 4/10/25

This July, we celebrated National Cycle to Work Day with a Gas House Lane Surgery bike ride to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling.   Did you know that … [continue] National Cycle to Work Day

RESEARCH STUDY COMING TO GAS HOUSE LANE SURGERY SOLID (Stratification of Liver Disease) The aim of the SOLID research study is to identify people with liver disease before irreversible damage … [continue] RESEARCH STUDY COMING TO GAS HOUSE LANE SURGERY

Gas House Lane Surgery is now taking bookings for flu vaccinations for this autumn. We have two clinics which are presently available. For over sixty-fives, we are holding a clinic … [continue] Autumn Flu Vaccination

GHL Surgery will be closed for staff training on: Thursday 5th September from 12:00pm for the remainder of the day. Wednesday 18th September from 12:00pm, telephone lines will reopen at 17:00. … [continue] September staff training – Surgery CLOSED

At Gas House Lane Surgery we do not prescribe Diazepam and other medications for fear of flying on NHS Prescriptions. This is because of lack of evidence for the use … [continue] Fear of Flying

GHL Surgery will be closed for staff training on: Wednesday 10th July from 12:00pm for the remainder of the day. Wednesday 17th July from 12:00pm, telephone lines will reopen at … [continue] July staff training – Surgery CLOSED

Last month at your surgery there were 117 missed appointments, wasting resources that cost £4,212. If you are unable to attend your booked appointment, please let the Surgery know as soon as … [continue] Missed appointments

Click the link below to prepare for your arrival at the surgery:- https://www.gashouselanesurgery.nhs.uk/patient-info/what-to-do-when-you-arrive-for-your-appointment/

Some of the recent feedback that we have had from our patients is related to the time they wait to see the GP, Nurse, or other member of the Clinical … [continue] Running Late?

From bumps to bugs, fever to rashes, the NHS Healthier Together app gives practical health advice, 24/7: what to look out for, what you can safely treat at home and … [continue] Little one not well?

The NHS is rolling out a Covid19 Spring booster campaign, if you believe you are eligible for your booster please visit the link below to find a site near you: … [continue] Covid19 Spring booster

As hay fever season is approaching we would like to remind you we do not prescribe hay fever medication. Hay fever tablets, liquids, nasal sprays and eye drops can be … [continue] Hay Fever Medication

After more than 15 years as a GP Partner at Gas House Lane Surgery, Dr Paul Evans has retired. We wish him all the best for his well earned retirement.

Gas House lane Surgery does not provide mental capacity assessments for legal purposes.   GPs are often asked to make Mental Capacity Assessments for patients. These assessments can be requested … [continue] Mental Capacity Assessments

Shared Care Agreements: Gas House Lane does not accept shared care agreements from private health care providers. Due to an increasing number of requests from private providers, we are unable … [continue] Private Shared Care Agreements

The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want to be able to access their health records. It can … [continue] GP Health Records Access

We are pleased to announce our new surgery health pod. This resides in the waiting room of our practice to allow patients to record there blood pressure, weight and height, … [continue] Gas House Lane Surgery Health Pod – Our New Way For Patients To Access Health Checks

GP online services: the key benefits The benefit of online interaction between patients and their general practices continues to grow as over a quarter of the patient population are now … [continue] GP Online Services – how they help the NHS and benefit you

Gas House Lane Surgery staff have taken part in this years national cycle to work day. As most of the staff who attended live in Morpeth already, we decided to … [continue] National Cycle to Work day

Do you have a new/acute issue? You can now be referred to a pharmacist by a member of our reception team. You must be aged 1 years or over to … [continue] Our New Community Pharmacy Referral Programme

Hay Fever And Allergy Medication Changes to local NHS policy on prescribing hay fever medication In line with NHS England and other North East Clinical Commissioning Groups we no longer … [continue] Hay fever Medication Prescribing