Primary care access centre
What is the Primary Care Access Centre?
If you cannot get an appointment with your GP, or if you do not think your condition is serious enough to need a visit to the GP then you can go to the primary care access centre to be treated for a range of minor injuries and illnesses.
The primary care access centre is a nurse practitioner led service based in Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington. All the nurses who work at the centre have received further training to allow them to work at an advanced level, and they can prescribe.
The service treats conditions such as:
- coughs, colds and flu
- chest and throat infections
- eye and ear problems
- urinary problems
- sprains and strains
- burns and scalds
- rashes and skin infections
- emergency contraception
- routine blood collection service (venepuncture service)
The centre also offers a dressings clinic, an ear irrigation / wax removal service, a stop smoking service and a contraceptive service.
Please note: the nurses at the centre cannot offer repeat precriptions. If you have a chronic (long-term) condition it is best to see your GP as they will know you better.
How can I access the centre?
Before you can attend please make an appointment by calling 01670 529205 or 01670 529899.
The centre is open Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 6.30 pm. Please note: the centre is closed on Bank Holidays.
How to find us?
The primary care access centre is based at Wansbeck General Hospital, next to the A&E entrance. There are parking and toilet facilities.
Primary Care Access Centre
Wansbeck General Hospital
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9JJ
Useful leaflets
If you need to request a copy in large print, or in another format or language please call 01670 394522.
Primary Care Access Centre - patient information leaflet
