Zetland Medical Practice

07/08/2026

Info about the best way to view your blood test results.

02/08/2026

Orderbing prescriptions on the NHS App

31/07/2026

Helpful information on the NHS App. I will post prescription ordering video tomorrow

31/07/2026

Important info about Pharmacy First
More info here:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

29/07/2026

Parents, carers - is someone in your household leaving Year 13 or heading to university this autumn?

Did you know that, for a limited time, they will be eligible for a free MenB vaccine?

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia, and the risks increase when mixing and living closely with lots of new people.

2 doses of the vaccine, 4 weeks apart, are needed for the best protection - before the new academic year begins.

Please encourage them to book their vaccination appointments at a local community pharmacy today -
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

27/07/2026

Today is the start of Safer Sleep campaign across County Durham and Darlington.

Local reviews show that unsafe sleeping practices continue to contribute to infant deaths and serious incidents — many of which are preventable.

Their new video, filmed in a real home with local babies, shows simple steps that save lives.

Watch, share and help spread the message.

https://youtu.be/o43KVMearOM?si=u2CshN4bCLpQQ4DS

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

26/07/2026

🎓Finishing Year 13, going to university or moving into halls for the first time this autumn?

You are eligible for a free MenB vaccination.

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia, and the risks increase when mixing or living closely with lots of new people.

Get protected before term starts.
You'll need 2 doses, given 4 weeks apart.

Book your vaccination appointments at community pharmacy today -
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

23/07/2026

Starting university this autumn?

Mixing with a lot of new people can increase the risk of MenB spreading.

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia.

Protect yourself before the new term starts.

You will be eligible for the vaccine if:
-You complete Year 13 in summer 2026 (born between 1 Sep 2007 and 31 Aug 2008)
- Are under 25 and going to university or moving into residential student accommodation for the first time

The MenB vaccination requires 2 doses, 4 weeks apart, for full protection

Book your appointments at a local pharmacy today and get protected now -

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

20/07/2026

Students - protect yourself against Meningococcal (MenB)!

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia. The risks increase when mixing or living closely with lots of new people.

From 20 July, for a limited time, a free MenB vaccination is being offered to thousands of young people ahead of the 2026 academic year.

You will be eligible for the vaccine if:
- You complete Year 13 in summer 2026 (born between 1 Sep 2007 and 31 Aug 2008)
-Are under 25 and going to university or moving into residential student accommodation for the first time

2 doses of the vaccine are needed, 4 weeks apart, for full protection.

Protect yourself before term starts. Book your MenB vaccination appointments at a participating pharmacy today.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

13/07/2026

And the results are in . . . . .

Zetland Medical Practices National Patient Survery shows that we have improved in every single area from last year 🎉

We are also above average compared nationally and locally.

Swipe to see this year compared to last.

We took last years results and made a plan to improve things - particularly access to the surgery. We changed the system so that a GP reviewed every patient contact the same day to assess need.

Remember these surveys are sent randomly to patients who attended the surgery, so the are truly representative of our patients opinion.

We will be looking at this years results again, and again making an action plan of how we can continue to improve things again next year.

Thank you to our patients who took the time to complete this, thank you to the patient participation group for all your support and advice and thank you to our staff for always going above and beyond to make excellence in patient care here a reality.