From 1 July 2026, changes to NHS funding arrangements mean GP practices may incur charges for some SMS text messages sent to patients. Across the NHS, practices are being encouraged to make greater use of digital communication methods such as the NHS App. Whilst we fully support this direction of travel, some of the functionality … Continued
Increased Use of the NHS App and Prescription Request Updates General Practice is becoming increasingly digital, and the NHS App is now playing a bigger role in helping patients stay informed about their health. The UK Government has announced plans to expand the use of the NHS App to provide updates about hospital appointments. Cervical … Continued
Important Update on Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Prescribing From 23rd June 2025, GPs in England will be able to prescribe Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) on the NHS for a small group of patients who meet strict national criteria. These rules have been set by NHS England to make sure those with the most medical need are prioritised. Who may … Continued
Updated December 2024 Newcastle Hospitals have recently updated their outpatient prescription process, which has implications for GP practices. If the hospital team deem your medication change to be urgent they will issue a prescription for you to take to the hospital pharmacy to be dispensed immediately. If they ask for the GP practice to issue … Continued
Introduction The surgery is currently collaborating with Health.io on project to look at making it easier to test for chronic kidney disease by allowing you to test from home. Patients who suffer from diabetes (and/or other conditions who meet the criteria) will be invited to see if they wish to take part and complete the … Continued
The Grove Medical Group – Information for patients in relation to private referrals and aftercare We understand that some patients will opt to have some, or all their treatment privately and support your right to do so. This below information describes what you can expect to happen if you see a doctor privately and the … Continued
The Grove are taking part in The Great Big Green Week. Please see the below ideas how you can go greener! Everyone can play a part in making improvements to go greener from recycling to walking more, even the smallest of changes can help. See below for some ideas and links to useful info. What … Continued
Why is the way I book a GP appointment changing? The Grove is dealing with unprecedented demand on GP appointments. The wait time for a routine appointment has increased steadily over the last 12 months from 7 working days, to over 5 weeks at certain periods. This is despite The Grove offering up to 1000 … Continued
Improving Patient Access -Important Changes at The Grove Medical Group from Wednesday 31st January Updated 3rd October 2024 Many of you may be aware of the current pressures which are affecting General Practices nationwide. The overall demand for appointments has increased greatly and therefore we needed to make changes at our practice to be able … Continued
