Who we are
Welcome to Burn Brae Medical Group, one of the longest established Medical Practices in the UK, much older than the NHS itself. We are based in Hexham, Northumberland and our catchment area covers approximately 200 square miles.
Why register with us
We are a recipient of the highest quality award in UK General Practice, namely the Quality Practice Award, which we have held since 2007. We remain one of the few Practices to make it through the five-yearly accreditation process twice.
What we do
We offer a GP led service backed up by a full complement of nursing and administrative staff and the surgery is based in modern purpose-built premises on the Hexham General Hospital site.
How to register
Registering with the practice is straightforward. Simply ask at reception and you will be provided with a GMS1 form to complete and sign or download it below. The form is used to trace your medical records so you will need to provide information such as name, address, date of birth as well as details of your previous GP. We will also ask you to complete a new patient questionnaire. Since the registration form MUST be signed we do require the original to be posted or handed in at reception rather than sent electronically. Once these forms have been returned, the registration process happens very quickly, though it can take a number of weeks for your medical records to be sent to us.
We accept patients onto our list from Hexham and the surrounding areas. You can enter your postcode to check if you live in our catchment area.
Out of Area Patients
We are able to accept Out of Area patients. These are patients who live outside of our catchment area and could receive most of our services except notably home visits. However, we have a Practice Policy that defines who we are able to accept and who we may decide at any time should no longer be registered as an out of Area patient. It it important that current or prospective Out of Area patients understand and accept this policy. If you would like to register with us as an Out of Area patient you will need to complete both the GMS1 form AND return the signed Out of Area application (see below).
Opioid medication used to treat pain can be effective in the sort term but carry risks. See the information leaflet for more.
The NHS Digital Weight Management programme offers free, online access to weight management services for those who have a BMI greater than 30 and who also have diabetes or high blood pressure, or both. The BMI threshold will be lower at 27.5 for people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as we know people from these ethnic backgrounds are at an increased risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes at a lower BMI.
The programme is an accessible and onvenient way to help you develop healthier eating habits, be more active and lose weight. You will only be able to access this programme if you have a smartphone or computer with internet access.
More information is available in the attached leaflet. If you wish to be referred to the service please complete complete an e-consultation and ask for "administrative help" and request a referral. If you have any queries about the referral of the programme please book a telephone appointment with a Practice Nurse.
Our mass vaccination clinic allow us to vaccinate large numbers of people in a controlled and socially-distanced way. To keep these clinics running smoothly and safely it is vital that patients come prepared. So please note the following points about how these clinics will run.
- Please check our website prior to setting off. Any last-minute notices will be posted on the home page.
- Only patients with a booked flu vaccination appointment should attend. Vacination is by appointment only.
- Please wear a face covering in line with current guidelines unless you are exempt
- Please arrive at your appointment time - not early or late.
- You will be met at the entrance by a member of staff and will wait outside until we are ready for you.
- The handwash sinks will not be in use on the day, instead hand gel will be provided and can be used on entry and exit
- Our reception desk will not be in use. On entry there will be a table on your left with staff on hand to check you in.
- A one-way system around the waiting room will be in operation, with social-distancing signage in place while you wait for your vaccination.
- If you have a similar appointment time to your spouse/partner you can stay together and be vaccinated at the same time.
- It is really important that you dress appropriately for your vaccination. You will need to easily bare your upper arm for vaccination. We cannot vaccinate through clothing.
- You will be called forward to a vaccination station to receive your vaccination.Your flu vaccine will be given into your upper arm so that needs to be uncovered ready for vaccination before you reach the vaccination station
- There is no need to wait in the surgery after your vaccination.
- Staff will direct you to ensure social distancing on exit from the building.
All staff will be wearing appropriate PPE and we will be closely following the guidelines provided by NHS England.
It is important to note that whereas traditional flu vaccination clinics are held behind closed doors in a consulting room the mass vaccination clinics will be held within the waiting room and if you are not comfortable with that arrangement please book an alternative clinic appointment. If you have a history of fainting when being vaccinated or you know you can't stand in a queue for example then consider an alternate clinic.
Our team will be working hard all day to deliver a safe and speedy vaccination clinic with minimal queuing. While we have planned the clinics as best we can we appreciate your patience if there are any unforeseen hold-ups on the day. Our previous mass vaccination clinics have run very efficiently with patients typically entering and exiting the building in under two minutes.