Patients needing advice out of hours should contact NHS 111, a 24-hour advice and information service, on 111.
Urgent Care Team is available 24/7 on 07908414673 for chest infections, stomach pains, urine infections, minor injuries etc.
Blaydon Walk-in Centre is GP lead and is open 8am-10pm 7 days a week.
At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital they have a single point of access for urgent care, which means you don't need to worry about going to the wrong place, A&E or the walk in centre.
MORE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Gateshead Extra Care Service now provides additional appointments with local GPs and nurses.
This service offers pre-bookable appointments for patients who require same day access/routine out of hour appointments. These clinics are held at Central Gateshead Health Centre, Blaydon Primary Care Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Jubilee Wing.
Central Gateshead Health Centre
Monday- Friday 2pm – 8pm
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm
Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Jubilee Wing
Monday – Friday 6pm – 10pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm
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