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GP practices

These are some of the top rated GP surgeries in South Tyneside.

The top rated GP practices in South Tyneside as rated by patients Jason Button

The government could tell GPs to issue less sick notes in order to boost the economy.

Government could tell GPs to sign fewer sick notes to boost economy Dennis Morton

GP practices say they are offering patients hundreds more slots.

GP practices offering South Tyneside patients 'hundreds more appointment slots' Ross Robertson

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GPs in South Tyneside: The surgeries with the longest waits for appointments Kevin Clark

There will be a number of vaccines used in the Covid autumn booster rollout

Covid booster rollout to start in England this September Daniel Mcneil

Pregnant women shunning flu jabs.

More pregnant women shunning flu jabs Patrick Jack

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NHS chiefs appeal for help as workload mounts

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Sunderland and South Tyneside patients asked to continue following covid rules Georgina Cutler

A North East health boss has warned of the continued pressures still facing the NHS.

Health boss warns of the ‘extreme and increasing pressure’ being put on the NHS Ryan Smith

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Public urged to use NHS services wisely over winter Hayley Lovely

GP waiting times fall

GP waiting times fall in South Tyneside Federica Bedendo

Hundreds of walk-in sites across the country are now offering booster vaccines. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

Walk-in sites open for Covid-19 booster vaccines Debra Fox

These are the hardest GP surgeries in South Tyneside to get an appointment, according to patients.

Revealed: the hardest GP surgeries to book an appointment in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

These are the GP surgeries in South Tyneside that are the easiest to book an appointment at, according to patients.

Revealed: the easiest GP surgeries to book an appointment in South Tyneside Ryan Smith

flu The campaign is underway to encourage people to get their flu jab this autumn.

Ad Feature NHS urges people to get protected Jatinder Dhillon

Boris Johnson delivers his leader's keynote speech during the Conservative Party conference at Manchester Central Convention Complex (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

These are the key moments from the Prime Minister’s Tory conference speech

Safety fears as DVLA backlog leaves 200,000 awaiting medical all-clear Matt Allan

Booster jabs must be given at least six months after the second dose (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid booster jabs rolling out to 1 million people this week - how to book Claire Schofield

People have been urged to turn to pharmacists and NHS 111 to seek help to ease the pressure on A&E

Ad Feature NHS asks everyone to #DoYourBit to help deal with demand Jatinder Dhillon

These are the best and worst GP surgeries in South Tyneside according to patients.

The best GP surgeries in South Tyneside - as rated by patients Ryan Smith

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has previously said the seasonal flu programme in England will be the biggest in the country’s history. Picture: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images.

Flu vaccine deliveries to GPs to be delayed By The Newsroom

GP patient numbers concerns

Family doctor call as patient numbers rise Patrick Jack

The Glen Primary Care Centre, Hebburn

Plans to move GP practice services in South Tyneside Nic Marko

GP surgery numbers on the rise

Sharp rise in South Tyneside GP appointments Tommy Lumby

During the 2019 election campaign, Boris Johnson ruled out the NHS being 'on the table' in deals with the US (Photo: Shutterstock)

37 NHS GP practices have been sold to a private US health company - here's what ... Sarah Wilson

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne applauded the 'heroic' efforts of borough healthcare staff in delivering the Covid vaccines

MP thanks efforts of healthcare staff in administering vaccines after GP visit Tommy Greene

Jarrow pharmacist Louise Lydon is among those taking part in the home vaccination scheme.

Pharmacists give up their weekends to vaccinate thousands of housebound people Tony Gillan

Fears are growing that the North East's vaccine supplies are to be slashed next week.

Fears grow that North-East coronavirus vaccine supplies are about to be slashed Gavin Ledwith

NHS says attending routine cervical screening appointments is vital - how to boo... Helen Johnson

As it stands patients have until June 23 to opt out of the programme. Picture credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Concerns over NHS plan to share patient data from doctors’ surgeries in England

Did your GP surgery make the list?

The South Tyneside GP surgeries with the most patients on their books Claire Schofield

The first Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines will be given to people in South Tyneside from Wednesday, December 16.

First of South Tyneside's patients ready to get Covid-19 vaccine Fiona Thompson

Local Covid vaccination centres will open in GP practices and community hubs thi... Ethan Shone

The NHS has been told to prepare for mass Covid vaccinations from 1 December Ethan Shone

If you are ill with a high temperature or fever you should wait to get the flu jab (Photo: Shutterstock)

What the NHS says about getting the flu jab if you have a cold - and who is elig...

Do you know the difference between symptoms? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to tell if you have coronavirus or flu - the symptoms to look for Claire Schofield

More patients are getting face to face GP appointments in South Tyneside

Virus warning as face-to-face GP appointments rise Katie Williams

Patients will still need to call their GP in advance (Photo: Shutterstock)

GPs have been told face-to-face appointments must be made available to patients Claire Schofield

The top 10 GP surgeries in South Tyneside

These are the top 10 GP surgeries in South Tyneside - according to a patient sur... Poppy Kennedy

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Pharmacies and GP surgeries to remain open over Easter weekend Sarah Sinclair

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These are the best South Shields GP practices for patient satisfaction Helen Johnson