Newton Medical Centre, 1 Belvedere Road, Newton-le-Willows
telephone: 01744 62 4885
Appointments
01744 62 4885
Newton Medical Centre
1 Belvedere Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0JJGet directions
- Online Services
- Take Our Short Survey
- Practice News
- CQC Information
- Complaints
- Services Available
- GP Appointments
- HCA & Nurse Appointments
- Clinics
- Blood Tests
- Directions
- Out of Hours
- About Practice
- Other Practice Information
- Cancelling Appointments
- Patient Participation Groups
Online Services for Newton Medical Centre
Online consultation is a way to contact your GP surgery through the internet.
You can get advice and information, arrange an appointment or order a prescription without having to wait on the phone or come into the surgery for non-urgent requests.
You can use online consultation on any digital device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. You can access it from our practice website page or through a medical app you download to your device. .jpg){kind=logo}
Online consultation is a modern and effective way to get the healthcare you need faster, quicker, easier and more conveniently – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please read this information, but if you are still having problems with online consultation, please ring our admin team on 01744 624885 after 10am from Monday to Friday and they will help you.
Our practice uses eConsult online consultation and to start using it see the online form on this page headed ‘Contact your doctors online’.
With eConsult, you can find out about most common health problems, see information leaflets, check your symptoms, request administrative tasks (like letters, sick notes and test results). You will see general NHS-approved health advice for the condition you are concerned about so you can look after yourself at home. You can also get advice from a pharmacy.
You can also ask for an appointment from one of our clinicians by filling out an online form. The doctor or other clinician may want to see you on a video call or ask you to upload photographs of what is concerning you. You will be offered a face-to-face appointment if you need one after being triaged by a GP.
To use online consultation, you need to be a patient at our surgery and must input your personal details, including your date of birth, so we can correctly identify you. All information you input or are given through online consultation is totally private and secure.
You then complete the online form by answering questions and give a phone number and email address at the end. Please answer questions accurately so we can find the best way to help you.
You will get a response from our surgery by the end of the next working day (or earlier) by phone call, text message or email.
For a video about how our online consultation works through eConsult, click here.
NHS APP
As well as using online consultation through the digital form on our practice web page, you can use the NHS App on your device, including a phone or tablet.
You can download the app for free on iOS (for Apple iPhones and iPads) and Android. To use it you must be aged 13 and over and registered with our surgery.
After you download the app, you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. The app then securely connects to information from your GP surgery.
If your device supports fingerprint detection or facial recognition, you can use it to log in to the NHS App each time, instead of using a password and security code.
You can also access NHS App services from the browser on your desktop or laptop computer by clicking here.
Use the NHS App to:
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message your GP surgery, doctor or health professional online
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consult a GP or health professional through an online form and get a reply
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access health services on behalf of someone you care for
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view your hospital and other healthcare appointments
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view useful links your doctor or health professional has shared with you
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get advice about coronavirus
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order repeat prescriptions
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book appointments
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check your symptoms
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view your medical record
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register your organ donation decision
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find out how the NHS uses your data
If you have any issues using or downloading the app, check the NHS App help and support page by clicking here.
Remember, online consultations give you a quick, convenient and secure alternative to visiting or phoning your GP surgery. They:
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Save you time: You don’t have to travel to the surgery and wait for an appointment or wait in a busy telephone queue.
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Are private: If you find it difficult talking things over face-to-face, an online consultation might be easier. It also means that you are in control and don’t have to tell anyone else where you’re going or ask someone to make an appointment for you.
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Are safe and secure: Your online consultation and data are safe and secure. It will only be seen by staff that need it to help you.
Online consultations are not an emergency service. If it is a medical emergency, call 999. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. If you are worried about an urgent medical concern, visit www.111.nhs.uk or call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.
You can find out more information from the NHS about getting help at home by clicking here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What happens if I have more than one issue? Please submit one online form per problem. This will allow us to gather more accurate information to help you.
When will I get a response back? The clinician will review your response and get back to you by the end of the next working day. We will contact you by phone, text or by email.
What about people without the internet? They may be able to use a relative’s internet, otherwise they can call the surgery as usual on the practice telephone number.
What about my child? Parents can submit an online for on behalf of their children if they are over 6 months old. For children younger than 6 months, please phone the surgery.
How old do I need to be to use online consultation? You can submit your own online form once you are 16 years old. If you are aged 16-17, select the ‘For your child’ tab. If 18 or over, submit your online form normally. If you are below 16 and wish to discuss an issue that your parents are not aware of, please phone the surgery to speak to reception.
What if you want a face-to-face appointment? Your online consultation form will be reviewed by a GP or other clinician and if you need to be seen for a face-to-face appointment, you will be advised of this.
What happens if my condition is not listed on the eConsult website? If your condition is not listed, please select the option ‘Ask about general symptoms….’
Can I submit photos? You may be asked to submit a photo with your online form or after a telephone appointment to help us diagnose you. However, please do not include photos of intimate areas – for example genitalia or breasts. Click here for a video with further information on how to upload photos.
I completed an online form, but I have not heard back from the practice. What should I do? This should not happen. However, if it does and you have not heard back from the practice by the end of the next working day, please contact the surgery by phone and we will deal with this promptly.
I have an administrative request. How do I send it to you? You can submit admin requests such as asking for a fit note (sick note) by going through the online consultation form and clicking on ‘Ask for administrative help…’.
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CQC Information
Complaints
We make every effort to give the best service possible to everyone who attends our practice.
However, we are aware that things can go wrong resulting in a patient feeling that they have a genuine cause for complaint. If this is so, we would wish for the matter to be settled as quickly, and as amicably, as possible.
Further written information is available regarding the complaints procedure below.
However if you feel you would like to speak to the Practice Manager in the first instance then please contact the surgery.
Services Available
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GP Appointments
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Nurse Appointments
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Well Person Checks
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Child Health Development Clinics
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Child Vaccinations
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Smoking Cessation Services
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Blood Tests
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Travel Vaccinations
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Find and Treat Monitoring
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Stroke and Blood Pressure Monitoring
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Diabetes Testing and Monitoring
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BMI Monitoring
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Cervical Screening
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Family Planning Advice
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Sexual Health Services
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
If you get regular prescriptions the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) may be able to save you time by saving you unnecessary trips to your GP. The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows your GP to send your prescription directly to your chosen pharmacy without a paper prescription.
Find out more about the Electronic Prescription Service visit http://www.hscic.gov.uk/epspatients or speak to your practice or pharmacist.
How using EPS could benefit you
If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP, you will not have to visit your GP practice to pick up your paper prescription. Instead, your GP will send it electronically to the place you choose, saving you time.
You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.
You may not have to wait as long at the pharmacy as there will be time for your repeat prescriptions to be ready before you arrive
Please speak to your nominated pharmacist to activate your EPS.
Is this service right for you?
Yes, if you have a stable condition and you:
- Don’t want to go to your GP practice every time to collect your repeat prescription.
- Collect your medicines from the same place most of the time or use a prescription collection service now.
This service is not suitable for all patients. It may not be suitable if you:
- Don’t get prescriptions very often.
- Pick up your medicines from different places.
How can you use EPS?
You need to choose a place for your GP practice to electronically send your prescription to. This is called nomination. This could be a pharmacy local to your home or work address.
Ask any pharmacy or a member of the reception team to add your nomination for you. You don’t need a computer to do this.
Can I change my nomination or cancel it and get a paper prescription?
Yes you can.
If you don’t want your prescription to be sent electronically, tell your GP.
If you want to change or cancel your nomination, speak to your nominated pharmacist or dispensing appliance contractor.
It is important to tell them before your next prescription is due or your prescription may be sent to the wrong place.
Is EPS reliable, secure and confidential?
Yes. Your electronic prescription will be seen by the same people in GP practices, pharmacies and NHS prescription payment and fraud agencies that see your paper prescription now.
Sometimes dispensers may see that you have nominated another dispenser. For example, if you forget who you have nominated and ask them to check or, if you have nominated more than one dispenser. Dispensers will also see all the items on your reorder slip if you are on repeat prescriptions.
Benefits of EPS
- More efficient and convenient for patients and staff.
- Reduces paper.
- Safer, faster and more efficient.
- Patients don't have to visit their GP for a prescription.
- Patients won't have a paper prescription to lose.
For more information visit http://www.hscic.gov.uk/epspatients or your pharmacy.
Enhanced Services For This Practice
GP of Choice Scheme - Please be informed that this surgery is not participating in the GP of Choice Enhanced Service Scheme.
Out of Area Scheme - Please be informed that this surgery is not participating in the we are not participating in the Out of Area Enhanced Service Scheme.
GP Appointments
Appointment only line available Monday to Friday 8am to 11am telephone 07948 704 195 alternatively ring the surgery on 01744 62 4885
You can now book appointments online 24/7 up to four weeks in advance from anywhere you have wifi connection. Ask at the reception for details how to register for this free service
Appointments are available every day, pre - bookable and book on the day appointments are available.
Following our recent patient survey we have adapted our appointment system to offer a range of appointments.
Book an appointment up to 4 weeks in advance
Pre booked appointments on a Wednesday evening until 7.30pm.
Book on the day appointments
To book appointments online at this practice using the EMIS Patient Portal, follow this link - https://patient.emisaccess.co.uk/Account/Login
Dr S Pitalia is your allocated GP for this practice.
HCA & Nurse Appointments
Our Practice Nurse works 4 days a week Monday Wednesday Thursday & Friday
The nurse now has a late night surgery on a Wednesday evening with the last appointment available being 7:30 pm.
Chronic Disease Management
Our practice nusre is here to help you manage your health needs, if you have any of the following conditions make an appointment at the reception
Diabetes
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Heart Failure
Stroke
Heart Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertension
Travel Vaccinations
Going abroad? give us a call and we can see what travel vaccinations you will need and then book you an appointment with the Practice Nurse
Childhood Immunisations
These can be booked any morning before 12pm with the Practice nurse.
Child Health Surveillance
Post natal examinations and 8 week baby check are done at the surgery on a Monday Tuesday Thursday or friday morning at 11am by pre booked appointment
Minor Surgery
The nurse clincian holds a minor surgery clinics once a month from 2pm by appointment only, this is for cyrotherapy of warts skin tags and verrucaes. Please ring reception to book
Clinics
This Health Check is completely free of charge and offers our patient the opportunity to have a full and extensive health screening. A full Health Check helps to give you peace of mind by reviewing your lifestyle, and taking a full medical history to help ensure your continued health and wellbeing. With a clear and detailed picture of your health, the NHS Health Check enables you to take full control of your health for the future.
Travel Risk Assessment
Our practice nurse holds a travel vaccination clinic for our patients. Please see this page for more information and to fill in the risk assessment form.
Blood Tests
The practice will supply you with a blood form if you need a blood test, this will either be given to you at surgery or will be sent to you in the post as part of our Annual Review recall system.
You can attend Newton Community Hospital on Bradlegh Road for you blood test Monday - Friday between 9am & 11am, alternatively you can attend the walk in centre on Bickerstaff street St Helens from 7am until 9am.
Please check whether your form asks you to fast. If you are required to fast, please have only sips of water for 8 hours before the test. Please take any medication as normal.
You will need to contact the surgery between 7 to 10 days later to receive the results of your blood test and find out what you need to do next.
Directions
The Practice is situated on the junction of Belverdere Road Cross lane and Crow Lane West and There is a car park at the rear of the practice.
Out of Hours
Newton Medical Centre is pleased to announce that extra appointments are offered to patients in our practice through extended hours.
The following consultations are available on a weekly basis:
Monday: 20:45-21:30
Tuesday: 19:30-20:15
Thursday: 18:30-19:15
The service is being delivered by St Helens Rota and all appointments will be held at Vista Road.
During the hours the surgery is closed our calls will be diverted to NHS 111. Calls to NHS 111 are free from both mobile and landlines.
Alternatively patients can attend the Walk in Centre on Bickerstaff Street St Helens. The walk in centre is situated in the Millenium Centre in St Helens towns centre near the bus and train stations. It is open Monday to Saturday 7am to 10pm and Sundays 9am to 10pm.
Please contact the walk in centre to confirm if booking an appointment is required. The walk in centre telephone number is 01744 627400.
About Practice
Other Practice Information
All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Newton Medical Centre in the last financial year was £40,745.00 before tax and NI. This calculation is for 0 full-time GPs and 1 locum GPs, who has worked in the practice for more than 6 months.
Cancelling Your Appointments
Our text-to-cancel services allows you to send a simple text message directly to your practice to cancel your appointment, allowing it to be given to another patient.
By letting us know if you no longer need an appointment, we can ensure we offer as many available appointments as possible.
Please note that text-to-cancel numbers are not answered and are used for text messaging only.
To cancel by phone
You can cancel by calling the surgery directly on 01744 62 4885
To cancel by text message
Send 'cancel <your name> <date of appointment>' to 079487 04195.
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