Marlborough Surgery Seaham

08/06/2026

Are you looking after a family member, friend, or neighbour who couldn't manage without your support? You may be a carer.

This Carers Week, we're encouraging carers to come forward and get the support they deserve. If you provide unpaid care for someone, please get in touch with us to let us know you're a carer. We can help connect you with information, advice, and services that may be available to support you.

You don't have to do it alone. 💙

03/06/2026

27/05/2026

To help reduce NHS costs and improve communication, we’re encouraging patients to switch from SMS messages to email notifications where possible.

By using email instead of text messages, the NHS can save money that can be reinvested into patient care and services.

Please make sure we have your up-to-date email address on record. Thank you for supporting the NHS 💙

13/05/2026

Today, on World Receptionist Day, Marlborough Surgery would like to recognise and thank our incredible reception team 💙👏

Our receptionists are the frontline of the surgery 🩺📞 They work tirelessly behind the scenes managing appointments 📅, supporting patients 🤝, helping clinicians 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️, and keeping the practice running smoothly every single day ⚙️✨

They are the engine room of the practice, their hard work and professionalism make a huge difference to both our patients and our team 🌟

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day 💙👩‍⚕️ A big thank you to our amazing nursing team at Marlborough Surgery 🏥🩺 for your dedication, compassion, and hard work every day. Your care and support make a real difference to our patients and community 🌟💐

07/05/2026

🌟 Friends and Family Survey Results for Marlborough Surgery 💙😊📋

06/05/2026

💊 Medication Alignment Appointments 💊

Are your medications out of sync?
Book a telephone appointment for a medication alignment to make it easier for you to order.

What is medication alignment?
It means organising your regular prescriptions, so they all run out together, so you only need to place one order instead of multiple.

How does it work?
Book an appointment with our Pharmacy Technician, who will review your current medication. They’ll then adjust your supplies so everything lines up with the medication you have the most of.

Are there any medicines that can’t be aligned?
Yes, some items like “as required” medication, creams, inhalers, certain painkillers, and diabetic products may not be included.

What happens next?
Once aligned, your medications should all run out together making your next repeat order much easier to manage.

Contact the surgery to book an appointment.

08/04/2026

Last month (March 2026), 425 patients did not attend their appointments at the Surgery.
That’s 425 missed opportunities for someone else to be seen and cared for.
We understand that life gets busy — but if you can’t make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible.
✅ Cancelling helps us:
• Offer your slot to another patient in need
• Reduce waiting times
• Make the best use of our clinical time
📞 Please contact us on 0191 5812866 to cancel or rearrange your appointment.
A quick call or message can make a big difference.
💙 Thank you for helping us care for everyone.

23/03/2026

our local pharmacy can help with common conditions 💊👩‍⚕️
Get advice & treatment fast with Pharmacy First ✅