Welcome to Beacon View Medical Centre

Beacon View Medical Centre's Vision:

The practice team are committed to providing high quality care to all users of our services.

To be responsive to the needs of our patients and treat each patient as an individual.

We aim to offer an open channel of communication to maintain standards and consistency in the level of service provided.

To provide a rewarding place to work in a supportive team and a healthy work / life balance for those who work at Beacon View Medical Centre.

Our Practice Team is made up of a range of healthcare professionals who work at our practice including a Physician Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner, Community Link Worker, Counsellors and Care Coordinator. They work with us to give you the best care.  Our admin team are trained to get you an appointment with the right healthcare professional as quickly as possible. For further information please click on the links below:

First Contact Physios – Gateshead Central South PCN (gcspcn.co.uk)

Edberts House Community Linking Project – Gateshead Central South PCN (gcspcn.co.uk)

PCN Pharmacists – Gateshead Central South PCN (gcspcn.co.uk)

Self Help – Gateshead Central South PCN (gcspcn.co.uk)

You can now use the NHS App/myGP App, to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP health record, Go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp for more information.  

The video found at the link below advises patients on how to register with the NHS App themselves without involving the practice:

Register with the NHS app: Quick guide - YouTube

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE SUBMITTING AN ECONSULT

*  If you wish to request a fit note, please ensure you select the "I want administrative help" option and provide as much information as possible.

*  eConsults should not be used for unwell children, as they are not responded to immediately.  Please contact the practice, we always try our best to arrange a same day appointment or arrange for a clinician to speak to you - this could save an unnecessary trip to the Walk in Centre or A&E.

eConsultations are reviewed and allocated accordingly.  An eConsultation does not mean a GP will telephone you, often the practice will respond via your email or mobile number.  Thank you.

MINOR AILMENT SCHEME

Pharmacists can give advice and in some cases treatment on a range of minor health problems without the need to see your GP.  No appointment is necessary. Some of the common ailments included are:

• colds and flu                                            * aches & pains
• coughs                                                    * allergies
• diarrhoea & vomiting                                * eye care
• earache                                                   * skin problems
• hay fever                                                 * stomach ache
• head lice                                                  If you are exempt from paying prescription charges - you will not have to pay for the medicine.
• nappy rash
• sore throat
• teething
• Migraine
• Thrush
• Athletes foot

JOIN OUR PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP!

To register please pick up an application form at Reception.

The practice set up a Patient Participation Group (PPG) in 2011.  To try to attract more patients to this group we decided to set up a Virtual PPG.  Unfortunately the virtual group has not taken off in the way we hoped and it has been decided to return to the original format, meeting up 2-3 times a year.  The aim of the group is to listen to patients views and work together to help improve the services we offer and inform patients how the practice works.  All registered patients are welcome.