News

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?

The results of the Annual GP Patient Survery have recently been independently published by Ipsos Mori. And everyone at Gas House Lane Surgery is delighted with the results, summarised below: … [continue] 2022 National GP Patient Survey

We are currently trialling a new way of conducting your Annual Asthma Reviews. Some of you may receive a text message or email from us asking you to complete a … [continue] Annual Asthma Reviews

At Gas House Lane we strive to provide an exemplary service to our patients. Whilst we aim to provide swift access to appointments with our Doctors and clinical staff, we … [continue] Missed Appointments

We are delighted to welcome a host of new, and returning, Doctors to Gas House Lane Surgery this month. Dr Tom Kenny has joined the Team as a GP, and … [continue] New Faces at Gas House Lane

Flu season is fast approaching, and The Team here at GHL is here to help you stay fit and healthy over the winter We will contact you over the coming … [continue] Flu Season 22/23

We are delighted that Dr Caroline Antcliffe has become a Partner at Gas House Lane Surgery. Dr Antcliffe has proven to be a very popular addition to the Surgery since … [continue] Gas House Lane welcomes a new GP Partner

Our practice training day, which is usually the third Wednesday of every month, will change to Tuesday the 19/07/22. This is due to mandatory staff training for specific training regiment … [continue] Training day change of date for July

As the renovation of the top floor of the NHS Centre begins, we are experiencing very limited parking spaces compared to normal. This is due to a portion of the … [continue] Important: Update regarding car parking spaces

The surgery has updated the means by which we deal with urine infections. If you suspect you have a urine infection, please call the surgery to arrange a same day … [continue] New Urine Infection procedure

Please note that the surgery will be closed for the upcoming bank holiday on the 02/06/22 and 03/06/22. If you require emergency treatment during this period, please call 999. If … [continue] Upcoming Bank Holiday

This practice is delighted to be signed up to the Green Impact for Health Toolkit and is actively taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint. The climate emergency is also … [continue] Our Green Impact For Healthcare

We are delighted to announce that Sophie Hodgson, our new Musculoskeletal Practitioner, will be working as part of the surgery all day every Friday. Musculoskeletal Practitioners, or first contact physiotherapists … [continue] Gas House Lane welcomes our new Musculoskeletal Practitioner

We are delighted to welcome Dr Caroline Antcliffe to the Team at Gas House Lane Surgery. Dr Antcliffe is an experienced GP who has worked across a number of North … [continue] Gas House Lane welcomes a new GP to the Team

To provide more time to speak with patients, doctors, health charities and others, the collection of GP data for Planning and Research in England has been deferred from 1 July to … [continue] NHS Data-sharing

As part of Gas House Lane’s Social Prescribing initiative, a new Social Walking Group will be starting on Thursday 10th June. Led by social prescriber Miranda Sheehy and Mind and … [continue] New social walking group

From 17 May 2021, people in England who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can demonstrate their vaccination status for international travel. A full course is currently two doses of any … [continue] NHS App – COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Please click here to read the March 2021 social prescribing newsletter for information on groups and activities to join.

For current advice on covid-19, please click here  

NHS researchers in the UK are working together to help find a vaccine against COVID-19.Many possible COVID-19 vaccines are being tested in the UK. Different vaccines may work better for … [continue] Vaccine registry – help find a vaccine against COVID-19

Breast cancer screening will be in our area soon – if you are due for screening you should have received a letter from the screening team asking you to book … [continue] Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer screening will be in our area soon – if you are due for screening you should have received a letter from the screening team asking you to book … [continue] Breast cancer screening

Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November or December. providing there is sufficient vaccine.  This is to ensure that those at … [continue] Flu Vaccinations for 50 – 64 age group

Patients can now be provided with expert information and advice on how COVID-19 impacts specific palliative or long-term conditions and how to manage them during the pandemic. Follow this link … [continue] Covid-19 symptom self-management

In view of the current nationwide situation we feel we have to change the way that the surgery operates.  As there is a high likelihood of staff being away from … [continue] Coronavirus – changes to the way we operate

Gas House Lane Surgery has become a “teaching practice” in conjunction with Health Education England’s Northumbria GP Training programme. We are pleased to have a GP Registrar joining our team … [continue] New GP Registrar

Dr Graham Starkey joined Gas House Lane Surgery in June.  Dr Starkey is an experienced GP who has previously worked in the area.  Dr Starkey will be working 3 days a … [continue] New GP

Carers At Gas House Lane Surgery we offer Carer Health Checks with our Practice Nurse.  At this appointment we can refer you to Carers Northumberland for further help and advice.  … [continue] Carers

We are recognised as a Good practice by the CQC. Read the full report here CQC Final Report – 2 2 16