
Valens Medical Partnership Joining Northumbria Primary Care
Further to our last update in September, we are writing to confirm some changes we are making to the management of Valens Medical Partnership.

Northumberland Primary Care Network screening patients in trial that aims to reduce stroke risk
Northumbria Primary Care has identified patients in some of their Northumberland practices who are over the age of 70 and at a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) to take part.

Northumbria Primary Care – Staff Celebration Event 2023
This week was our 2023 staff celebration and QI event.

Meet our cancer care coordinator, Nicola Brown
Cancer care coordinators provide an important service to patients who are living with the disease. By acting as a point of contact they signpost patient to places where they can access support.

Spring Terrace Health Centre and Nelson Medical Group
We have made the decision to merge Spring Terrace Health Centre and Nelson Medical Group’s administrative duties.

What does a paramedic do in general practice? Meet Matt Curtis-Holloway
Matt is a paramedic at our Nelson Medical Group Practice. Find out more about the role of paramedics in general practice.

Planning permission application submitted for new GP practice in Felton
We are very pleased to be able to advise that a planning permission application has been submitted to build the long-awaited new GP practice in Felton.

Valens Medical Partnership joins NPC
We would like to update you in relation to the acquisition of Valens Medical Partnership by Northumbria Primary Care (NPC).

What does a customer care administrator do? Meet Evie
Evie is one of our customer care administrators who helps provide support to our practices.

Meet our business support manager: Hannah Theobald
Get to know one of our business support managers, Hannah Theobald

Introducing our new digital innovation lead: Charlotte Burn
Northumbria Primary Care have appointed a digital innovation lead.

Meet our new healthcare assistant: Eunice Brakoh
Northumbria Primary Care have welcomed our newest healthcare assistant.

What Does a GP Practice Lead Do?
Every practice needs someone at the helm to manage day-to-day needs. Each of our practices have Lead who manages operations of the practice.

Focused on Wellbeing: Krinzia De Rosa, Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach
During Mental Health Awareness week, we sat down with an NPC Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach to talk about the importance of wellbeing.

Life As A Rural GP With Dr Becky Downie
Rural GPs face different challenges to their urban colleagues. We spoke to Dr Becky Downie about her role working in a rural practice.