Queens Road Surgery

25/08/2026

💉 Flu Vaccinations 2026 💉
We are now inviting eligible patients to book their flu vaccination.

📅 Flu vaccination clinics will be available from Thursday 1 October 2026 and are appointment only.

If you are eligible for a flu vaccination, please contact the surgery on 01207 585890 to arrange an appointment.

Flu vaccination appointments will be available at our Moorside Branch Surgery.

Housebound patients: You do not need to contact the surgery. You will be vaccinated by the Community Nursing Team.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

We will also be holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics during October.

At this time, we will not be co-administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines, as we do not yet know when our COVID-19 vaccine supply will be available.

Dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be arranged once vaccine delivery dates and further information have been confirmed.

We will provide further information about the COVID-19 clinics as soon as it becomes available.

11/08/2026

Please note the eduction session is now available to women aged 40-55.

🌸 Menopause Education Sessions at Queens Road Surgery 🌸

Are you a woman aged 40–55 who would like to learn more about menopause and the support available?

Join one of our monthly menopause education sessions, hosted by Dr English at Queens Road Surgery. These informal sessions provide an opportunity to gain information, ask questions, and better understand the changes that menopause can bring.

📅 Tuesday 6th October
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Queens Road Surgery

To book your place, please contact the surgery and ask to be added to the meeting list.

❗ Please note: These sessions are for Queens Road Surgery patients only.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/08/2026

The next Menopause Education Session is on Tuesday 6th October at 6pm. Please contact the surgery to reserve your place.

01/07/2026

💙 Need Physiotherapy for Muscle or Joint Pain? You Can Self-Refer! 💙

If you're aged 16 or over and registered with a GP in North Durham, Derwentside, Durham Dales, or Easington/Sedgefield, you can now self-refer for MSK (Musculoskeletal) Physiotherapy online – no GP appointment needed.

✅ Click the link below.
✅ Select "New Condition".
✅ Choose the area that best describes your symptoms and complete the questionnaire.

If you need help completing the form, a family member or friend can assist you. If you're unable to use the online form, please contact the team on 01388 455200.

If you no longer need an appointment, you don't need to complete the form. You will be removed from the service after 14 days.

01/07/2026

📢 Out of Area Registrations Now Open at Queens Road Surgery

We are pleased to announce that Queens Road Surgery is now accepting registrations from patients who live outside our practice boundary through our Out of Area Registration scheme.

Before registering, please be aware that:
✅ Home visits may not be available.
✅ Access to some local community services may be limited.
✅ For urgent care when you cannot attend the surgery, you may be directed to NHS 111.
✅ Patients with complex healthcare needs may be advised to register with a GP practice closer to home.

Our priority is to ensure all patients receive safe, accessible, and appropriate care.

For full details about our Out of Area Registration policy and how to register, please visit our website or contact our reception team.

Between 5:00pm and 6:30pm, the surgery is covered by an Out of Hours provider. During this time, please call 0300 123 3112.

10/06/2026

🌸 Menopause Education Sessions at Queens Road Surgery 🌸

Are you a woman aged 45–55 who would like to learn more about menopause and the support available?

Join one of our monthly menopause education sessions, hosted by Dr English at Queens Road Surgery. These informal sessions provide an opportunity to gain information, ask questions, and better understand the changes that menopause can bring.

📅 Tuesday 14th July
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Queens Road Surgery

To book your place, please contact the surgery and ask to be added to the meeting list.

❗ Please note: These sessions are for Queens Road Surgery patients only.

We look forward to seeing you there!

29/04/2026

📱 Take control of your health with the NHS App

Skip the phone queues and manage your healthcare anytime, anywhere. With the NHS App, you can:

✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Book and manage appointments
✅ View your health records and test results
✅ Message your GP surgery
✅ Get updates and reminders

🔔 Make sure notifications are turned on so you don’t miss important messages about your care.

You can even manage care for family members and get advice when your GP practice is closed.

⬇️ Download the app today:

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

24/03/2026

🌼 Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations 🌼

We are now contacting eligible patients regarding their spring COVID-19 vaccinations.

Our clinics will begin in the week commencing 13th April.

📅 Please note: All clinics are by appointment only.

If you are eligible, we will be in touch with you shortly.

19/03/2026

COVID Spring Booster Update

We will be offering the COVID spring booster to eligible patients at the practice.

We are currently awaiting confirmation of delivery dates and will arrange clinics as soon as possible.

❗ Please do not contact the surgery to book an appointment at this time — we will contact all eligible patients directly.

🏠 Housebound patients will be contacted to arrange vaccination at home.

Check if you are eligible here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

17/03/2026

We understand that some parents and students may be concerned following recent news reports about meningitis cases.

Current information suggests these cases involve MenB (meningococcal group. The MenB vaccine is part of the UK childhood immunisation schedule and is routinely given to infants. It is not routinely offered to older children, teenagers, or university students, but is available privately – information about private vaccine providers can be found online.

Students and young people may be eligible for the MenACWY vaccine, which protects against groups A, C, W and Y. This vaccine is routinely offered in Year 9 (ages 13–14) and can still be given up to the age of 25 (including university students) if it was missed.

If you or your child is unsure about vaccination status:

• Vaccination history can be viewed on the NHS App, or our team can check your records
• If eligible and overdue, we can arrange an appointment for the MenACWY vaccine

Please note:
• Year 9 students are currently being vaccinated through school programmes as part of the routine schedule (this is not related to the recent news reports)
• At present, we have not received any additional guidance from health authorities

If you have concerns or would like us to check your vaccination record, please contact the practice.