We are writing to let you know some important information.
NPC Cramlington and NPC Elsdon Avenue are Northumbria Primary Care practices. We have a history of working together under 1 NHS contract with 1 clinical system. This means we have better resilience and support. We are proposing to merge these practices. We believe this will bring positive change and benefits. These include:
- Economies of scale by sharing resources
- Joining up front and back-office functions. This will make us more efficient. It will also increase resilience.
- The chance to share best practice and build a stronger team.
- Reduced costs. This will allow for reinvestment to develop and expand the services we provide.
- Future sustainability so we can continue to deliver high-quality and safe care.
What does this mean for patients?We will not be closing any of the current GP practice locations. You can continue to access care at your preferred site.
You do not need to do anything during this process. You will remain registered with your GP practice. You can continue see your current GP and nursing staff.
Our opening times and contact details will stay the same. The doctors, nurses, and support staff that you see will stay the same. You may notice some new faces working in the surgeries as some staff will work across sites.