Dear patient,
We are writing to let you know some important information.
What is happening?
We are thinking about merging with another GP practice. This means:
- We will become one single practice
- You would still see the same doctors and nurses
- Our opening hours would stay the same
- You would have access to more healthcare services
Why?
NPC Cramlington and NPC Elsdon Avenue are Northumbria Primary Care practices. We have a history of working together under 1 NHS contract with 1 clinical system. This means we have better resilience and support. We believe this will bring positive change and benefits. These include:
- Economies of scale by sharing resources. This will allow for reinvestment to develop and expand the services we provide.
- Joining up front and back-office functions. This will make us more efficient. It will also increase resilience.
- The chance to share best practice and build a stronger team.
- Future sustainability so we can continue to deliver high-quality and safe care.
How will this affect you?
We will not be closing any of the current GP practice locations. You can continue to access care at your preferred site.
You do not need to do anything during this process. You will remain registered with your GP practice. You can continue see your current GP and nursing staff.
Giving feedback
We would like your feedback on this proposal. You can do this in different ways:
- Complete our online survey.
- Complete a paper survey. You can get a paper survey from our practice’s reception.
- Write to your practice. Either by post or given to our reception team.
- If you would like to give feedback to someone independent, please contact Healthwatch Northumberland
- Write to:
Healthwatch Northumberland
Adapt (NE)
Burn Lane
Hexham
Northumberland NE46 3HN
- Tel: 03332 408468
- Text: 07413 375285
The deadline for providing feedback is Tuesday 30 June.