Dr Dowsett and Overs

15/06/2023

Please read our updated practice leaflet which contains important changes to the way the practice works:

02/06/2023

Bowel Cancer Screening

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. The earlier we find bowel cancer, the easier it is to treat and the chances of survival are higher.

Bowel cancer screening is one of the best ways to detect bowel cancer at an early stage. It can also detect changes in the bowel that could lead to cancer in the future.

Men and women aged between 56 and 74 (who are registered with an NHS GP) are invited to take part in bowel cancer screening every 2 years. You will receive a bowel cancer screening kit through the post and you complete it in the comfort of your own home.

It’s free, it’s easy, no fuss!

So please, don’t delay, complete your kit today!

For more information about bowel cancer screening or to request a new kit please contact the bowel cancer screening helpline: 0800 707 6060 or visit

Bowel cancer screening is offered to both men and women with a sample test that you complete at home and send back to the screening centre.

15/03/2023

We have created an Instagram page! give us a follow at dowsettandovers

24/02/2023

We had our young health ambassadors from South Tyneside Council attend the surgery earlier this week to give feedback on our services. Their participation and feedback will enable us to improve our services for children and young people!

21/02/2023

The issue with our phone lines has now resolved 😀 thank you for your patience!

16/02/2023

14/02/2023

Phone line update - We are still having issues with our phone lines and believe it could be affecting multiple networks. Unfortunately this is affecting the whole hospital within Palmers. We are working hard to resolve this and apologise for the inconvenience. In the meantime please contact us from another network if possible or alternatively you can contact us via our website

Drs Dowsett and Overs, GP Suite, Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow, NE32 3UX

08/02/2023

We are having issues with our phone lines whereby anyone using the mobile network "EE" is unable to get through to the surgery. We are working hard to resolve this - in the meantime please contact us from another network if possible or alternatively you can contact us via our website

Drs Dowsett and Overs, GP Suite, Palmer Community Hospital, Jarrow, NE32 3UX

23/12/2022

If you feel unwell over the holidays.

Think pharmacy
Use www.111.nhs.uk
Keep A&E free for EMERGENCIES ONLY

Parts of the NHS will be on strike on 15, 20, 21 and 28 December. Urgent care services are likely to be very busy with longer waiting times than normal. Help will always be available in an emergency.

20/12/2022

South Tyneside Local Covid Vaccination sites (Flagg Court, Cleadon Park and The Glen) will be suspended as we await the 2023 vaccine delivery plan from NHS England in the New Year. The last planned clinics will be held on 29th December and all clinic dates and times between now and then can be found on getyourjab.uk, by calling our Call Centre on 0191 2831925, via your GP Surgery, or alternatively drop in during clinic opening times. From 1st January 2023 the vaccine Call Centre will no longer be available. Covid vaccine information can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/ or by calling the National Booking Service by dialling 119.

NHS information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, including who can get a vaccine, how to book and how well the vaccine works.

15/12/2022

Are you immunosuppressed?

Remind those living with you to get their free COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations to protect you and them from becoming seriously ill.

Visit: www.nhs.uk/get-vaccine

Or ring 119

12/12/2022

We still have flu vaccines available - Don't leave it too late! Contact us now to get yours...

Find information about the flu jab, including who should have it, why and when.