Mounjaro Injections
To be prescribed the Mounjaro injection, patients must:
Have a BMI of 40 or more, and
Have at least FOUR or more of the following health conditions:
Hypertension
Dyslipidaemia
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Cardiovascular disease
Type 2 diabetes
If you meet the required criteria and wish to considered for the Mounjaro injection, please submit an online consultation below and we will be in touch once your record has been reviewed.
Information for patients on new eligibility criteria for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss injections is available on the NHS England website below or on the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board website.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/prevention/obesity/medicines-for-obesity/
https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-you/health-advice-and-support/weight-loss-drugs-information-for-patients/
Too young for cancer? We get it!
Cancer support for anyone in their 20s, 30s or 40s
Our North East network hosts friendly & relaxed social meet ups (online & in person)
An online community around 24/7
Resources offering support: videos, blogs, podcasts & personal experiences
Programmes dealing with the impact of cancer
Find out more by emailing:
northeast@shinecancersupport.org
or by visiting:
www.shinecancersupport.org
Tees Urgent Care Service
The new Urgent Care Service, which covers four hospitals across North and South Tees, has now gone live, offering the same care to patients, regardless of where they live.
Menopause Drop-In Sessions
Thank you
The doctors and staff would like to thank patients for using the NHS App.
Paper requests for medication take longer to process.
Requests made electronically take less time to process.
Increased use of the NHS App has provided a more efficient repeat prescription process.
Harbour Counselling
We are currently hosting Harbour, the domestic abuse charity, in the practice.
Kingsway Medical Centre are committed to supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
Harbour are in the practice weekly to speak to patients face to face.
Ask your GP or nurse on how to access the service.
