Bedlington West End Health Centre

The health centre or clinic is located behind the top end of Bedlington Front Street, beside the library. There is a private car park with many spaces available including two disabled spaces very near to the entrance. There is also a carpark adjacent to the clinic.
If you are driving to the clinic take the road leading up the bank alongside the entrance side of the Netto store and take the first right.
The clinic has two sets of sliding doors which open automatically and which provde easy access for disabled people and those with prams. Inside there is a small waiting area with soft chairs. There is a small area especially for childen where they can play with books and toys.
There is a reception desk at the left hand side with a small window where you can talk to a staff member to make appointments etc. The clinic now has a self check in service if you have an appointment with a GP or nurse. This works electronically and is located at the farthest end of the room after you enter. When the doctor is ready to see you your name comes up on a electronic screen mounted on the wall. This beeps when the name changes. I find this a little invasive and a bit of a challenge to privacy but it saves the staff some trouble.
The doctors rooms are located in a maze of corridors. Sometimes the doctor will leave the door open or greet you in the corridor. There are mostly male GP’s but if you are a female you can sometimes arrange to see a female doctor if it is an intimate issue.