A short walk from the seafront, NPC 49 Marine Avenue provides healthcare for over 6,000 Whitley Bay residents. As a research practice, NPC 49Marine Avenue participates in a wide range of research projects under the guidance of NIHR Clinical Research Network as well as providing placements for third-year Newcastle University medical students.
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Meet our Lead Nurse for our West Northumberland Neighbourhood, Naomi Toothill
For the second instalment of Our NPC Team for 2025, we dive into the world of primary care nursing. Our nurses play a key role in primary care, often being the first point of contact for patients and vital in promoting health and wellness.

Meet our Deputy Director, Stephanie Wardle
Kicking of the 2025 Our NPC Team series, we sat down with our deputy director, Stephanie Wardle.
Steph joined us in September 2024, bringing 15+ years invaluable experience working in community services within with our parent trust, Northumbria Healthcare and 3 years in primary care.

Northumbria Primary Care staff celebration and QI event
Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) is proud to celebrate the dedication