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Bewicke Medical Centre has around 10,000 patients on their list and covers the Howdon, Willington Quay and Part of Wallsend area.The surgery has 3 partners and 5 salaried GP's. The surgery is also a training practice and has 2nd year foundation doctors and 3rd , 5th year medicals students each year.We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS ON THE NHS
We know many of you are asking about the Mounjaro injection launching on the NHS from 23rd June 2025.
It is important to understand not all GP practices are able to prescribe this including ours, and there is a very strict eligibility criteria.
Please do not call the practice to request the Mounjaro injection.
Would you like to be part of our Patient Participation Group. We are currently recuiting new members and are looking to have our next meeting in May 2025.
A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient experience to help improve the service.
Purpose of a PPG:
To give patients and practice staff the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest.
To provide a means for patients to become more involved and make suggestions about the healthcare services they receive.
To explore issues from patient complaints and patient surveys, contribute to actions plans and help monitor improvements.
To contribute feedback to the practice on National Patient Survey results and Friends and Family Test feedback to propose developments or change.
To support health awareness and patient education.
If you wish to be come along to the next meeting please complete a joining form below.
