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NHS 111 - if it's less urgent than 999

BBC Health News

  • NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books09 May 2025 00:20Diabetes care, rehab centres, end-of-life services and talking therapies at risk in England.
  • More blood victims will die without compensation - minister07 May 2025 18:15Extra sessions of the public inquiry into what's been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history are taking place.
  • 'The NHS at its worst', ex-ombudsman tells inquiry06 May 2025 18:00Sir Rob Behrens says it was a "disgrace" how mental health services failed two vulnerable men.
  • Big baby trial gives pregnant women more choice 07 May 2025 09:10Doctors say women should be confident it's safe to be induced from 38 weeks, if expecting a large baby.
  • Plan to modernise 1,000 GP practice buildings06 May 2025 09:15The Department of Health and Social Care said it is the biggest public investment in facilities in England in five years.
  • 'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'07 May 2025 06:19Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.

Clinics

Our practice hosts the following services and clinics:

Care of the Elderly

  • NameAlexandra House Care Home
  • Held byDr Dawn Turner
  • Opening TimesWednesday morning
  • Additional InformationWe are the link practice for this local care home where Dr Turner does a weekly ward round. If she is unable to attend, one of our other doctors will carry out this duty.

Cervical Smear

  • Held bythe Practice Nurses
  • Opening TimesAppointments throughout the week.
  • Additional InformationEvery 3 years from 25 to 49 years of age. Every 5 years from 50 to 64 years of age.
  • Requires GP Referral?No

Child Immunisations

  • Held bythe Practice Nurses

Chronic Disease Management Clinic

  • NameDiabetes, COPD, Asthma
  • Held bythe Practice Nurses

Travel Health

  • Held byNot offering within the surgery.
  • Additional InformationBridges Medical Practice is not currently offering travel advice. We advise you to attend your local private travel clinic. There is one in Boots Metro Centre & Eldon Square. However if you need Typhoid, Hepatits A or Diptheria/Tetanus/Typhoid vaccines we can give offer these here, free of charge.

Student/ Young People Clinic

  • Held byDr Paul Evans
  • Opening Times2:00 to 4:00pm Term time only
  • Additional InformationBridges Medical Practice now holds a young peoples clinic (0-24) on a Wednesday afternoon between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00pm. This is a drop in clinic, no appointment needed, just turn up.
  • Requires GP Referral?No

Children With Disabilities Care

    To attend one of these clinics please ring our reception on 0191 300 9889.

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