Proposal for our practice to join Northumbria Primary Care’s primary care network

We would like to inform our patients of a proposal that NPC North Tyneside – which includes NPC Spring Terrace, NPC Nelson, NPC Park Parade, and NPC 49 Marine Avenue surgeries – joins NPC’s Primary Care Network (PCN). If approved, our practice will leave the North Shields PCN.

What is a Primary Care Network?

A PCN is a group of GP practices working together with local partners, such as community health services, pharmacists, mental health services, and social care, to provide coordinated and proactive care to patients in a local area.

PCNs are designed to make healthcare more personal, accessible, and effective.

What does this mean for you?

• There will be no changes to your care. You will continue to access services at your chosen surgery just as you do now.
• Enhanced access services will remain the same.
• You do not need to take any action.

This change is administrative and will not affect your day-to-day care. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our team. You can do this by calling our surgery, visiting us in person, writing a letter or e-mailing us at nencicb-nt.nelsonmedicalgroup@nhs.net. Thank you for your continued support.