The vaccine available to children, unless contraindicated, is in the form of a nasal spray rather than an injection, which we are sure will please the children!

MB ChB Bristol 1982. FRCGP Dip Adv GP DRCOG 

Areas of Special Interest - Academia and Research, Asthma/COPD, Minor Surgery, Ethics and GP examinations, Joint inections to Shoulders, Knees, Carpal Tunnel, Thumbs and Elbows.

MBBS Newcastle 1985. MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH

Areas of Special Interest:- Palliative Care, Family Planning/Mirena, Cryotherapy.

MB ChB Birmingham 1984. DRCOG

Areas of Special Interest :- Paediatrics, Womens Health, Family Planning/Mirena

MB ChB Sheffield 1991. MRCGP DRCOG

Areas of Special Interest :- Diabetes and QOF, Musculosketal Medicine, Joint injections to Shoulders, Knees, Carpal Tunnel and Troch Bursa, Sigmoidoscopy and Dermoscopy, Anticoagulation.

MBBS Newcastle 1996. MRCGP MA

Areas of Special Interest :- Diabetes, Ethics, Clinical Governance, Joint Injections to Shoulders, Knees, Elbows and Heels.

MBBS Newcastle 2001. MRCGP DFFP Loc SDI

Areas of Special Interest :- Family Planning and Implanon, Internal Medicine

MRCGP 2012, MBBS 2006 Newcastle

Areas of Special Interest - Palliative Care

Joined the practice in January, 2016. MRCGP

Areas of Special Interest: Palliative Care, Chronic Disease Management, Health Promotion and disease prevention. Sexual Health and Contraception.

BMedSci BMBS MRCGP

Area of Special Interest: Minor Surgery and Dermoscopy

BSc (Hons), MBBS Newcastle 2011, MBA, MRCGP 

Area of Special Interest: Psychiatry

MBBS 2007, MRCGP 2014 Newcastle

Area of Special Interest; Psychiatry

Dawn is qualified as a Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing, Batchelor of Science (Hons) Specialist Practitioner in Community Nursing, Post Graduate Diploma in Long Term Health Conditions and is also an extended prescriber.

Dawn is very experienced in Chronic Disease Managment and acute illnesses.

 is very experienced in Chronic Disease Managment and acute illnesses

Joined the Practice in November, 2017. She has great experience in Acute illness, joint injections 8 week baby checks, Post Natal and Contraception.

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses.

The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears. They also deal with health issues such as:

• Family Planning
• Travel Vaccinations
• Adult and Child Immunisations
• Healthy Living Advice
• Blood pressure checks
• Dressings

Practice Lead for the Nursing Team.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management including Diabetes, Respiratory conditions, Heart Disease, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management including Diabetes, Respiratory conditions, Heart Disease, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management including Respiratory conditions, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking. Cryotherapy, Minor Surgery, Research and Development.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management including Respiratory conditions, Heart Disease, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking. Cryotherapy and Minor Surgery.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management including Respiratory conditions, Heart Disease, Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking. Holds dedicated BP & AF clinics.

Skills in Chronic Disease Management plus Immunisations, Vaccinations, Childhood Immunisations, Women's Health including various types of contraception and smear taking.

Health Care Assistants - Linda, Denise and Amanda support the Practice Nurses and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (complimented by Dawn a receptionist who is also trained as a phlebotomist), INR monitoring, blood pressure measurement, height, weight, new patient checks, NHS Health Checks, ECG's, Audio tests and assist with Minor Operation Procedures. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.

Neil is responsible for managing all the Business aspects of the practice, ensuring the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, patient safety and efficiency.

Finance Manager - Helen is responsible for managing all aspects of the Finance and accounts for the practice such as making sure that the right contracts are in place to provide a high quality of patient care. Helen will support the Practice Manager as well as the GPs and other medical professionals to ensure an efficient service is delivered.

Assistant Practice Manager - Lynne assists with the management of the practice, its policies and procedures. She is responsible for arranging staff training and takes the lead in all elements of the clinical system and supports IT in dealing with all elements of the computer troubleshooting.

Lynne assists with Complaints and patient/staff feedback. She is also responsible for the arrangements and construction of the Doctors and Nurse Rotas.

Our Team of Administrators -  Carol, Sue, Alice and Courtney deal with Scanning in Mail, Pathology results and investigations, New Registrations, Immunisation updates and Invitations for Practice Clinics.

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits.

Our Team of Receptionists are Lead by Selma the Sedgefield Branch Manager.
Sophie Sedgefield Branch Supervisor.
Lesley Fishburn Branch Supervisor.
Maureen Trimdon Branches Supervisor.
These ladies are complimented by Maxine, Ann, Marion, Dawn, Liz, Lynn, Sue, Elizabeth, Sophie, Sharon, Kayleigh, Dwayne, Emily and Kathleen who are all here to help you receive an efficient service.

Pauline, Stephanie and Alice the practice team of Secretaries deal with typing referral letters, processing forms and copying Medical Records.

A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Helen along with Joanne and Patricia look after all under 5's and supporting families to aid growth and development.