CQC Give Feedback
Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on the care you received from us by visiting www.cqc.org.uk/sye or by calling 03000 616161
NHS Friends and Family Test
NHS Friends and Family Test We at Beacon View Medical Centre welcome patient feedback to tell us what we are doing right and what we can improve. The NHS Friends and Family Test is a simple, anonymous way for patients to give feedback after receiving care or treatment. It’s used across the NHS to help … Continued
Meningitis Outbreak
You may have read recent media coverage concerning a very serious outbreak of meningitis in Kent and we understand your concern. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. But it is still important to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and sepsis. They can appear suddenly and be … Continued
Menopause Support Group – Upcoming Session (Tuesday 7th April 2026)
Are you going through the menopause or supporting someone who is? Join us for our monthly group session offering a safe, friendly space to shareexperiences and gain support. See flyer below for booking information.
YOUR PRACTICE CHARTER
Dear Patient, GPs and their practice teams provide the vast majority of NHS care outside ofhospitals, supporting you and your family throughout your lives. In a perfect world, wewant to be able to offer every patient: Safety – prompt access to a GP or practice nurse you trust, with well-staffedsurgeries and enough resource so that … Continued
Flu Vaccines Available
This year’s flu vaccination programme will begin on 1 September 2025 for children, pregnant women and children aged 6 months to 18 years who are at higher clinical risk. From 1 October 2025, the programme will extend to older people, carers, care home residents, frontline health and care staff, and others at increased risk. We are busy inviting … Continued
Do more with the NHS App! Weekly drop in at the surgery.
If you or someone you know is looking for help with installing or using the NHS App, we’re running free drop-in sessions in surgery every Tuesday 2-4PM No need to book, and you don’t need to be coming in for an appointment.
Safe working in general practice in England guidance
The BMA’s GPs committee England (GPCE) has updated its safe working guidance, to support and enable practices to prioritise their delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, within the regulatory and professional expectations of the Primary Medical Services (GMS/PMS) Contract. To protect our patients and our practice, we’re following safer working guidance. Safe working in general … Continued
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®)
Information for patients on new eligibility criteria for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss injections is available on the NHS England website. NHS England » Medicines for obesity and North East and North Cumbria ICB website Advice and support weight loss drugs – information for patients To get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®️), you must: Have a Body Mass Index … Continued
Gateshead Central South PCN Exercise on Referral Programme
A 12 week programme enabling those with certain health conditions or health risks to access exercise in a safe and effective manner locally at Gateshead Leisure Centre. Please contact the surgery to enquire about a referral.