Noticeboard

Important Update: As of 18/09/2020 our phonelines between 12 and 2pm will be emergency calls only. We ask all medication is ordered online where possible. We are unable to take any medication requests before 10am.

Due to the recent local COVID outbreak we are restricting access to the building to help protect staff and patients. Please only come to the surgery if you have been invited to do so and only at the allocated time. All prescription requests must be done online or over the telephone and will be sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy. Due to the high volume of calls, all COVID related queries will be directed to the government website.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer COVID antibody testing at present

 

Weight Management

First Contact Dietician 

A First Contact Dietician (FCD), is a registered dietician who works in a Primary Care setting. They are qualified to assess, diagnose and manage a range of conditions including gastroenterology conditions, overweight and obesity, frailty and diabetes. The FCD's can evaluate a patient's symptoms, potentially order test and create a management plan for various diet-related conditions. We have a First Contact Dietician who works in our Primary Care Network and offers appointments at Great Lumley Surgery. Contact our reception team on 0191 388 5600 to book an appointment.

Please note the reception team will need to ask you questions before booking an appointment following the dieticians booking criteria. 

Weight Management 

Please click the following link to be diverted to the abl website: https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/ 



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