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We are proud to serve a diverse community and team. We would like to take this opportunity to remind patients of our expectations regarding respectful behaviour towards staff. We have … [continue] Zero Tolerance

Our newest patient newsletter for the spring months ahead! Click the link below to read more. Issue 01: Spring  

We have found it necessary to give notice to the NHS North East and North Cumbria Intergrated Care Board of our intention to cease the dispensary service at our Wylam … [continue] Dispensing Services At White Medical Group, Wylam Branch Surgery

The MMRV vaccine has replaced the MMR vaccine in the NHS vaccination schedule. The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). It’s usually given to … [continue] MMRV Vaccinations

Due to long NHS waiting times for ADHD assessment, many patients are exploring alternatives such as private assessments or using the Right to Choose (RTC) pathway. If you are considering … [continue] ADHD Assessment Pathways – Important Information for Patients

FROM MONDAY 29TH JULY WE SHALL SHUT THE PONTELAND PRACTICE AT THE EARLIER TIME OF 6PM. IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE AFTER 6PM AND YOU CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY … [continue] CHANGE TO OPENING HOURS

This spring, those most vulnerable and at greatest risk from COVID-19 will need extra protection . You are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccine if you are: • aged 75 … [continue] Spring Covid Booster Vaccinations 2024

Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group is recommending that medications available over the counter are not usually prescribed by GPs. The recommendation is that “your NHS GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally … [continue] Prescribing of Over The Counter (OTC) Medication is changing

We have updated our policies to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). WMG GDPR Privacy Policy (May 2018)

We are currently working closely with Carers Northumberland to encourage Carers to get the support they may need. Further information is available on their website :- www.carersnorthumberland.org.uk Patients can contact … [continue] Carers Northumberland

Patients are now able to access their medical record online. This includes medications, allergies and medical conditions. To order to access this information you will need a PIN number. This is … [continue] Online Access to your Medical Record

White Medical Group was inspected by the CQC in April 2016. They awarded the practice an overall rating of ‘Good’. For further information click here