The doctors want you to have your child immunised against flu. Children’s flu vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Please ring the practice to book an appointment
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Nasal flu 2 – 3 year olds
Know Your Numbers Week
Many people have high blood pressure without having any obvious symptoms. Know Your Numbers Week is to encourage you to have your blood pressure checked. We do this at the … [continue] Know Your Numbers Week
Support for neurodiverse patients
Here to Help is a new project from SJOG which aims to raise awareness and provide information, advice and guidance regarding autism and suicidality across the Northeast. People with autism are 9 times … [continue] Support for neurodiverse patients
Stockton Wellbeing Hub
There is a new walk In centre in Wellington Square in Stockton: Stockton Wellbeing Hub
RSV vaccine
This is a new vaccine available this year to patients over 75 and pregnant women. We are offering it at the surgery and are inviting patients. If you would like … [continue] RSV vaccine
August Bank Holiday weekend
Don’t forget the practice is closed as usual on Monday 26th August. The Urgent Care Centres will be open and please see the link below for local community pharmacy opening … [continue] August Bank Holiday weekend
GP ballot
Following the BMA ballot the overwhelming majority of GP practices across the country voted for action to show the government how precious we are and how under resourced we now … [continue] GP ballot
World breastfeeding week 1 – 7 August
The following resources are available if you or someone you know is going through the breastfeeding journey: Breastfeeding support is available 24/7 via Start for Life Information and support for … [continue] World breastfeeding week 1 – 7 August
Whooping cough
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases continue to increase and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. Whooping cough can be serious for babies and may … [continue] Whooping cough
Afternoon closure Wednesday 10th July
The practice is closed from 1pm on Wednesday 10th July for staff training. Don’t forget your community pharmacies are open for minor conditions and the Urgent Care Centre will have … [continue] Afternoon closure Wednesday 10th July
NHS 111 mental health support
NHS 111 mental health option Last week saw the go-live of a new way for the public to access crisis mental health support by calling NHS 111 and selecting option … [continue] NHS 111 mental health support
Blood pressure checks and advice
Gloucester House, 72 Church Road, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1TW – near the swimming baths RALPH Launch – Flyer
Carers Week 10th to 16th June 2024
Let everybody know you are doing a great job! The Carers Week report, ‘No choice but to care’, has been launched today, covering the impact of caring and what support … [continue] Carers Week 10th to 16th June 2024
Learning disability event
NHS professionals across Teesside have joined forces to host information sessions across Teesside for Learning Disability Week. The events will provide local people with learning disabilities, or those caring for … [continue] Learning disability event
Afternoon closure Tuesday 11th June
The practice is closed from 1 pm on Tuesday 11th June for staff training. Don’t forget your community pharmacies are open for minor conditions and the Urgent Care Centre will … [continue] Afternoon closure Tuesday 11th June
Closing times
Please don’t forget we are closed as usual for the two up-coming bank holidays. We are also closed for the afternoon of Thursday 16th May for staff training. Your local … [continue] Closing times
Pain’killers’
Use of opiates for long term pain is no longer recommended. Click on the link for more information: Pain killers don’t exist
Warfarin anticoagulation service at Tennant Street
It is with great regret we have to inform you that this service will no longer be provided by the practice on practice premises from 1st April. This was not … [continue] Warfarin anticoagulation service at Tennant Street
National campaign on potential cancer symptoms
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule … [continue] National campaign on potential cancer symptoms
Pharmacy opening hours over Christmas and New Year
For treatment of minor ailments whilst your GP practice is closed, don’t forget your local pharmacy: Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening hours | North East and North Cumbria NHS … [continue] Pharmacy opening hours over Christmas and New Year
Updated and improved NHS App
Download the latest NHS App update. The NHS App has been redesigned to make it simpler and easier to access NHS services. Some items have moved within the App, but … [continue] Updated and improved NHS App
First Contact Practitioner on the premises
We are pleased to advise that we will be hosting a full time First Contact Practitioner (FCP) from 5th February 2024. We currently have access to an FCP shared with … [continue] First Contact Practitioner on the premises
Fundraising
With our Halloween dressing up day and our Elf Day yesterday when we all dressed up as elves we have raised £60 within the practice for Zoe’s Place in Middlesbrough. … [continue] Fundraising
COVID Walk in clinic
COVID walk in clinic in Stockton: COVID Walk in
Local Foodbanks
If you need any information on local foodbanks: Oct 23 – Community Food Leaflets Festive opening hours – Foodbanks pantries
For patients who experience persistent pain
Struggling with pain? Try the information below:
COVID and flu vaccination pop up clinics
There is a walk in clinic for COVID and flu vaccinations on: Monday 6th November 10 am until 5 pm at Stockton Town Hall. This is for all eligible groups … [continue] COVID and flu vaccination pop up clinics
Waiting times on the phones
We are delighted with our new telephony system! The average wait time on the phone last month was 7 minutes. Obviously this is means that some people are waiting longer … [continue] Waiting times on the phones
Children’s flu vaccinations
Be wise, immunise – you nose it makes sense! Getting your child vaccinated against flu this winter could stop them getting really poorly – AND stop flu spreading to family … [continue] Children’s flu vaccinations