Neasham Road GP Surgery

Neasham Road GP Surgery A friendly GP Practice providing healthcare to the local residents of Darlington. GP Surgery

🩺 Bowel Screening: Please Don’t Ignore Your Invitation📬 Have you received a bowel cancer screening test in the post? Ple...
14/08/2026

🩺 Bowel Screening: Please Don’t Ignore Your Invitation

📬 Have you received a bowel cancer screening test in the post? Please take the time to complete it and return it.

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but finding it early can make a big difference.

The NHS bowel screening programme is designed to look for signs of bowel cancer before you develop symptoms. The test is simple and can be completed at home.

💙 Why is screening important?

It can help detect bowel cancer at an early stage.
It can find changes that may develop into cancer.
Early detection can mean treatment is more likely to be successful.
You may feel perfectly well and still benefit from screening.

⏰ Please don't put it off. If you receive a bowel screening kit, follow the instructions and return it as soon as you can.

👉 Screening is for people who feel well too — you don't need to have symptoms to take part.

If you have concerns about bowel cancer symptoms, your screening test, or whether you should take part, please speak to your GP or a healthcare professional.

💙 A few minutes completing your screening test could make a life-changing difference.

🌞 HOT WEATHER ALERT – STAY SAFE THIS WEEK! 🌞Temperatures are expected to reach up to 32°C today, so please take extra ca...
13/08/2026

🌞 HOT WEATHER ALERT – STAY SAFE THIS WEEK! 🌞

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 32°C today, so please take extra care in the heat. 🥵

💧 Drink plenty of fluids – don’t wait until you feel thirsty
🧴 Use sunscreen and reapply regularly
🧢 Keep cool by wearing loose, light clothing and a hat
🌳 Stay in the shade or indoors during the hottest part of the day
🚗 Never leave children, vulnerable adults or pets in a parked car
💊 If you take regular medication and are concerned about how the heat may affect you, speak to your pharmacist or GP – do not stop taking medication yourself.

Please check on older people, babies, young children and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the effects of heat.

❤️ Stay cool, stay hydrated and look after yourself and others.

📱 Have You Downloaded the NHS App Yet?If you haven’t already, now is a great time to download the NHS App and make manag...
12/08/2026

📱 Have You Downloaded the NHS App Yet?

If you haven’t already, now is a great time to download the NHS App and make managing your healthcare easier! 💙

The NHS App gives you access to a range of NHS services, all from your phone or tablet.

You can use the app to:

✅ Order your repeat prescriptions
✅ View your medications
✅ Book and manage appointments where available
✅ View parts of your GP health record
✅ Check your NHS number
✅ View your test results where available
✅ Manage your NHS services
✅ Choose how your NHS data is used

📲 Download the NHS App today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Once you’ve downloaded it, make sure you sign in and complete the setup so you can get the most from the services available to you.

💡 Using the NHS App can help you manage your healthcare at a time that suits you, without always needing to contact the surgery.

If you need help getting started, speak to a member of our reception team.

☀️ KEEP SAFE IN THE HOT WEATHER! ☀️🌡️ Very warm and hot weather is expected across Darlington this week, with temperatur...
11/08/2026

☀️ KEEP SAFE IN THE HOT WEATHER! ☀️

🌡️ Very warm and hot weather is expected across Darlington this week, with temperatures potentially reaching the mid-30s.

While we all enjoy some sunshine, hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, particularly for older people, young children, babies and people with long-term health conditions.

Please take care of yourself and others:

💧 Drink plenty of fluids – don’t wait until you feel thirsty.

🧴 Use sun cream – apply regularly and use a high SPF.

🧢 Cover up – wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and a hat when outside.

🌳 Seek shade – especially during the hottest part of the day.

🏠 Keep your home cool – close curtains or blinds in rooms facing the sun and try to stay in the coolest areas of your home.

🚶 Avoid strenuous activity in the heat – consider exercising earlier or later in the day when it is cooler.

👶👵 Check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours – particularly older people, babies and young children.

💊 Taking regular medication? Some medicines can increase your sensitivity to heat or dehydration. Do not stop taking your medication yourself – speak to your GP or pharmacist if you have concerns.

⚠️ If you or someone else becomes confused, very drowsy, has hot skin or loses consciousness, seek urgent medical help.

❤️ Stay cool, stay hydrated and look after one another this week!

💊☀️ MEDICINES & HOT WEATHER — KEEPING YOURSELF SAFEWhen the weather is hot, some medicines can make you more sensitive t...
10/08/2026

💊☀️ MEDICINES & HOT WEATHER — KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE

When the weather is hot, some medicines can make you more sensitive to heat, dehydration or changes in your blood pressure.

Medicines that may be affected include some used for:
💊 High blood pressure
💊 Heart conditions
💊 Diabetes
💊 Mental health conditions
💊 Water retention and swelling
💊 Pain and inflammation

☀️ What can you do?
• Drink plenty of fluids unless you have been advised to restrict them
• Keep as cool as possible during hot weather
• Avoid excessive alcohol, which can increase dehydration
• Take your medicines exactly as prescribed
• Keep medicines stored according to their instructions — some may need to be kept away from heat and direct sunlight

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Do not stop taking prescribed medication because of hot weather unless a healthcare professional tells you to.

If you are worried that your medication could be affected by the heat, speak to your GP, pharmacist or healthcare professional for advice.

👩‍⚕️ Your local pharmacy can also provide advice about many medicines without you needing a GP appointment.

💚 Neasham Road Surgery
Helping you stay safe and well all year round.

🩺 NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY💙 Friends & Family Test ResultsJuly 2026🎉 Thank You!A huge 352 patients took the time to tell us a...
07/08/2026

🩺 NEASHAM ROAD SURGERY
💙 Friends & Family Test Results
July 2026
🎉 Thank You!

A huge 352 patients took the time to tell us about their experience with our practice.

Your feedback:

💙 Very Good: 271
😊 Good: 52
😐 Neither Good nor Poor: 13
☹️ Poor: 1
😞 Very Poor: 4
❓ Don't Know: 2

⭐ Over 91% of patients rated us as GOOD or VERY GOOD!

Your comments and feedback help us recognise what we're doing well and identify where we can continue to improve our services.

Thank you for helping us provide the best possible care for our community.

🩵 August is Psoriasis Awareness Month 🩵Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes patches of skin to become red...
05/08/2026

🩵 August is Psoriasis Awareness Month 🩵

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes patches of skin to become red, flaky, itchy and sometimes painful. It affects around 1 in 50 people in the UK and can occur at any age.

While there is currently no cure, there are effective treatments available to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

Common symptoms include:
✔ Red, raised patches of skin covered with silvery scales
✔ Dry or cracked skin that may bleed
✔ Itching, burning or soreness
✔ Thickened or ridged nails
✔ Painful or swollen joints (psoriatic arthritis)

You should speak to a healthcare professional if:
• You have persistent or worsening symptoms.
• Over-the-counter treatments are not helping.
• Your psoriasis is affecting your daily life or mental wellbeing.
• You experience joint pain or stiffness alongside skin symptoms.

If you're concerned about your skin or think you may have psoriasis, please contact Neasham Road Surgery to arrange an appointment.

📞 01325 460104

For more information, visit the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriasis/

🌍 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August 2026 🤱💙This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate and support families who choo...
04/08/2026

🌍 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August 2026 🤱💙

This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate and support families who choose to breastfeed, while recognising that every feeding journey is unique.

Breastfeeding provides babies with the ideal nutrition to help them grow and develop, while also offering important health benefits for mothers. Whether you're expecting a baby, a new parent, or supporting someone who is, help and advice are available.

💙 Breastfeeding can help:
• Provide all the nutrients your baby needs in the first six months.
• Protect babies against infections and illness.
• Support healthy growth and development.
• Strengthen the bond between parent and baby.
• Reduce the mother's risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

🤝 Remember: Every family's circumstances are different. If breastfeeding is difficult or isn't possible, support is available without judgement.

If you need advice or support with feeding your baby, please speak to your midwife, health visitor, or GP practice.

📞 Neasham Road Surgery: 01325 461128

💉 National Immunization Awareness Month – August 2026 💉This August, we're highlighting the importance of vaccinations in...
04/08/2026

💉 National Immunization Awareness Month – August 2026 💉

This August, we're highlighting the importance of vaccinations in protecting you, your family, and our community.

Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent serious illnesses. They help protect people of all ages—from babies and children to adults and older people.

✅ Check your child's routine vaccinations are up to date.
✅ If you're eligible, don't miss important vaccines such as your flu, COVID-19, shingles, RSV or pneumococcal vaccinations when invited.
✅ If you're unsure whether you or your child have missed any vaccinations, please contact the surgery—we're happy to help.

By keeping your vaccinations up to date, you're not only protecting yourself but also helping to protect those who are more vulnerable.

📞 To check your vaccination status or to book an appointment, please contact Neasham Road Surgery on 01325 461128.

Together, we can help keep our community healthy.

🚨 Missed Appointments in July 2026 🚨During July 2026, patients who did not attend their appointments without cancelling ...
03/08/2026

🚨 Missed Appointments in July 2026 🚨

During July 2026, patients who did not attend their appointments without cancelling resulted in 57.07 hours of valuable clinical time being lost.

⏰ Time lost:
• GP – 12.25 hours
• Nurse Practitioner – 14.33 hours
• Nurse – 15.33 hours
• Health Care Assistant – 15.16 hours

Every missed appointment is time that could have been used to help another patient who needs care.

If you can no longer attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. Even a few hours' notice allows us to offer your appointment to someone else.

💙 Thank you for helping us reduce wasted appointments and improve access to care for everyone.

Address

186 Neasham Road
Darlington
DL14YL

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12:45pm
1:45pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441325461128

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