Hirsel Medical Centre

04/09/2026

🍂September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.

The key symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers, so you know what to look out for. Having any of these symptoms does not definitely mean you have cancer, but it’s important to get checked by a GP.

You know your body better than anyone. Knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot when something changes.

If your symptoms are caused by cancer, finding it early may mean it’s easier to treat

03/09/2026

Free Mindfulness Service 'Taster Sessions'.

The Mindfulness Service is available to people aged 18+ who are registered with a GP in County Durham, Darlington and Teesside. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) courses will be running in October 2026, and it is essential to attend a taster session first. The taster sessions are available to book both online and in person, and the sessions provide more information about what mindfulness is, who it can benefit and how to apply for the 8-week courses.

These courses are aimed at people living with depression, or those who are carers of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities, who may be struggling with depression and/or anxiety themselves.

The taster sessions are taking place on the following dates and times, and there are options to attend both online, and in person, sessions:
• Darlington: Monday, 7 September, 10.45am to 12.45pm (The Old Exchange, Darlington, DL1 7DR)
• Durham: Tuesday, 8 September, 10am to 12noon (Waddington Street URC Church, Durham, DH1 4BG)
• Online: Tuesday, 8 September, 10am to 12noon (Microsoft Teams)
• Online: Wednesday, 9 September, 6pm to 8pm (Microsoft Teams)
• Online: Wednesday, 16 September, 6pm to 8pm (Microsoft Teams)

To book onto one of the taster sessions listed above, please follow this link: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/about-your-care/treatments-therapies/mindfulness-cognitive-therapy/

02/09/2026

🩺 Would you like a free blood pressure check.

Visit the Linthorpe Community Centre on Monday 7th September, between 10am - 12 pm. No appointment needed.

31/08/2026

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

31/08/2026

Could a simple check help protect your lung health? 🫁

If you're aged 55 to 74, are a current or former smoker and are registered with a GP, you may be eligible for a free NHS Lung Health Check.

Lung cancer often shows no symptoms in its early stages, so it's important to attend your check even if you're feeling well. The appointment is quick and straightforward and can help identify any problems early, when treatment is most effective.

Early detection saves lives. Don't miss your opportunity to get checked 💜

Think you should have received an invitation, but haven't heard from the team?
Contact the Tees Valley Lung Health Check Team on 01642 045566.

30/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder that the practice will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday (31st August).

If you need medical help while we're closed, please use NHS 111 online, call 111, or in an emergency call 999.

We'll be back to normal on Tuesday 8am.

26/08/2026

🛑 The practice will be closed this Monday 31st August for the bank holiday.

Check your medication will last through the bank holiday and make sure to order in plenty of time. Remember prescriptions require 72 hours notice to be processed.

📱 Download the NHS app and order your medication in plenty of time!!

16/08/2026

Come and say hello on Monday 17th August.

To help raise awareness of the NHS app and available self-referral services.

Guidance, Support and information will be available.

We will be at Hirsel Medical Centre on 17th August! To help raise awareness of the NHS app and available self-referral services. Guidance, Support and information will be available all morning!😀

Come and say hello!..👍...

05/08/2026

🛑1575 minutes of clinical time were wasted in July.

If you can't attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the slot to another patient who needs it.

Easy ways to cancel an appointment:
📱NHS app
📞Phoning the surgery
🚶‍♀️In person: Pop in and let a member of the team know, we'll take care of it.

30/07/2026

📱 Need Help with the NHS App?

We're pleased to be welcoming visitors to the practice who will be available to help patients get started with the NHS App.

They can help you:
✔ Download and set up the app
✔ Verify your identity
✔ Show you how to order repeat prescriptions

If you've been meaning to use the NHS App but aren't sure where to start, this is a great opportunity to get some one-to-one support.

Monday 17th August, 10am-12pm within the practice.

Please bring your smartphone or tablet