Our Services

We offer a wide range of services and clinics from our practice. If you want more information about our services, please contact reception.

Weight loss jabs (Mounjaro)

From 23 June 2025, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a new weight loss medication, will be available to some patients through GP practices. This medication is part of a carefully managed NHS roll out and is not available to everyone.

Key information for patients

• Strict eligibility criteria apply. The NHS has set clear guidelines on who can be prescribed Mounjaro, based on medical need and national policy.
• Your GP practice will contact you directly if you meet the criteria and are eligible for this treatment.
• If you do not hear from your GP practice, it means you do not meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility criteria

To get Mounjaro, you must:

• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, and
• Have at least four of the following health problems:
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol or fat levels in your blood
  • Sleep apnoea (trouble breathing while sleeping)
  • Heart disease
  • Type 2 diabetes

You can find more details in the official NHS guidance.

Cervical smears

Our practice nurses undertake cervical smears.

Continence advice

Our nurses provide continence advice and support for men and women.

Family planning and contraception

Advice is available from the practice nurses or doctors.

Contraceptive implants and coils cannot be fitted at this surgery. However, you can receive an implant or coil within our NPC North Tyneside neighbourhood.

If you know you would like to have a contraceptive implant or coil fitted or removed, please leave a message and contact phone number with one of our receptionists, and you will be contacted to arrange an appropriate appointment.

Northumbria Healthcare’s One-to-One centre at North Tyneside General Hospital also offer sexual health and contraceptive care.

Health management – Year of Care

Clinics are held at Park Parade for patients who suffer from long-term conditions such as heart problems, asthma, diabetes etc. 

Smoking cessation

Local pharmacies offer advice and support, the NHS website and North Tyneside Council.

Baby immunisations and checks

Baby immunisations are offered by our practice nurses. Post-natal and 6-to-8 week baby checks are performed by Dr Twemlow and Dr Trafford.