Data Sharing in the NHS Patient data in the NHS is only ever shared for two reasons: to provide patients with the best possible care, and the planning and research needed to design health care services that suit patients.   Patient data is only ever shared within the NHS or with legitimate third parties who help … Continued

We want everyone to feel welcome and able to visit our practice. Here’s how we make it easy for people to get around and use our building:

Accountable GP From the 1st April 2015 the NHS requires that every patient is allocated a named accountable GP. All patients registered patients have been allocated a named GP and any newly registered patients will be allocated a named GP within 21 days of registering. This is for administrative purposes only and you retain the … Continued

Shared Care Agreements From 1st February 2025, will resume accepting new Shared Care Agreements (SCAs) for a limited number of medications.  In October 2023, all Gosforth and Jesmond GP practices decided to stop accepting new SCAs. We made this decision due to concerns about capacity and patient safety.  After discussions with the North East and … Continued

Zero Tolerance The NHS Zero Tolerance policy says all staff must be able to do their job without abuse or violence. We fully support this policy at . Our staff work hard to provide patients with the best quality care and must be treated with respect and dignity. Any behaviour, verbal or physical, which causes … Continued

Privacy Notice Your information, what you need to know This privacy notice explains why we collect information about you, how that information may be used, how we keep it safe and confidential and what your rights are in relation to this. Why we collect information about you Health care professionals who provide you with care … Continued