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NPC partners with RABI to support rural communities
The team at NPC Rothbury is working in partnership with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) to better support the unique needs of local rural and farming communities. RABI has been supporting farming families across England and Wales for more than 150 years, offering a range of financial, practical and emotional support. This includes access…
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NPC Felton surgery update – planning permission approved
Following our last communication with you in February, we are now able to give you an update on the progress made in our plans to refurbish the NPC Felton surgery. In December 2025, we submitted a planning application to Northumberland County Council. We are pleased to inform you that this application has been approved. You…
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Our NPC Team – Richmond Arcillas, senior clinical pharmacist
Richmond Arcillas is a senior clinical pharmacist at Northumbria Way and has shared with us his journey, from an early upbringing in the Philippines to following in his mum’s footsteps as a pharmacist. Richmond’s journey highlights the importance of leadership in developing a stronger workforce and building resilience to environmental changes.
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Celebrating social prescribers day at NPC
To celebrate social prescribers’ day, we wanted to shine a light on some of our social prescribers at NPC. At its heart, social prescribing is about seeing the whole person, not just their medical needs. Social prescribers work alongside individuals to understand what truly matters to them, their goals, challenges, and the social factors affecting…
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Our practice will join Northumbria Primary Care’s PCN on 1 April 2026
We would like to inform our patients that NPC North Tyneside – which includes our Spring Terrace, Nelson, Park Parade, and 49 Marine Avenue surgeries – will join Northumbria Primary Care’s primary care network (PCN) on 1 April 2026. What is a PCN? A PCN is a group of GP practices working together with local…
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Reception apprenticeship leads to clinical career at North Tyneside GP practice
Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, by reflecting on the career journey of Rachel Hall at its NPC Spring Terrace GP practice. Rachel’s progression from an apprenticeship into a clinical role highlights the development opportunities that apprenticeships bring. Rachel joined NPC Spring Terrace as a reception apprentice ten years ago. After progressing…
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NPC GP features in men’s health photography exhibition
A Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) GP has contributed to a new photography installation now on display at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH), helping to shine a spotlight on men’s health and wellbeing. The exhibition, led by Japanese-born, North East-based artist and photographer Ikuko Tsuchiya, features portraits and personal stories from 12 male staff members…
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Have you been invited to take part in the 2026 GP Patient Survey?
If you have been invited to complete the 2026 GP Patient Survey, please complete this as soon as possible.
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Welfare Advice Service – in partnership with Bright Charity and Citizens Advice Northumberland
Northumbria Primary Care is pleased to share that we are partnering with Bright Northumbria Healthcare Charity and Citizens Advice Northumberland to provide enhanced welfare advice and support for our patients and staff.
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NPC Ponteland’s Nicola Rice shortlisted for top national award
A ‘supportive’ and ‘unfailingly’ helpful GP manager has been recognised by a prestigious awards scheme.
