Wellspring Medical Practice

This practice was originally established in 1957. We are a teaching practice, and as such aim to provide high quality healthcare to our 6,000 patients in the north west of the city. Our doctors, nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service and this surgery website will help us to keep all our patients up to date with news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you.

• Christmas Day 25th December 2024
• Boxing Day 26th December 2024
• New Year 1st January 2025
• Good Friday 29th March 2025
• Easter Monday 1st April 2025
• Early May Bank Holiday 6th May 2025
• Spring Bank Holiday 27th May 2025
• Summer Bank Holiday 26th August 2025

The Practice takes it very seriously if a member of staff is treated in an abusive or violent way. All our staff aim to be polite, helpful, and sensitive to all patients’ individual needs and circumstances. Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with appropriately.

 All calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.

Patients of Wellspring Medical Practice can now see an NHS GP by video using Livi. Get medical advice, prescriptions and referrals on the same day – both on weekdays and at weekends. The service is provided free on the NHS.

You can download the Livi app to your mobile phone or tablet, at the App Store or Google Play. Or visit www.livi.co.uk for more information.

Livi GPs are all GMC-registered NHS GPS, who (with your consent) will be able to access your medical records and give you a considered, in-depth diagnosis based on your medical history.

Get the Livi app here: https://bit.ly/3e7Uir5​

Why?

Many medical conditions can be prevented, treated, or even cured, by lifestyle changes. Making just a few changes in your life can transform how you feel, and keep you healthier for longer.

We are keen to help people to find resources that can help them online and make changes that could help them for the long-term.

One You is one of several tools listed here that can be used and can help support you in improving your life to make you feel good. It has advice on looking after your body and your mind and recommendation for apps to download.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou 

Active North Tyneside is a local service which has links to activities and healthy eating advice.

https://www.activenorthtyneside.org.uk