Frailty (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Key contacts and references
Key contact: | Dr. Urmila Roy-Craggs |
E-mail: | |
Job Title: | Clinical Fellowship General Practitioner |
Phone Number: | 0191 283 2250 |
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Last Updated: September 2017