Tennant Street Medical Practice

04/09/2026

📚 WHEN SHOULD YOUR CHILD STAY OFF SCHOOL? 🤒

It can be difficult to know when your child is too unwell to go to school or nursery.

As a general guide, your child should stay at home if they are too unwell to take part in their usual activities, or if they have certain infections where a period away from school is recommended.

If you're unsure whether your child is well enough to attend school, please check the NHS guidance

💙 Keeping children at home when they are genuinely unwell helps them recover and reduces the spread of infection to other children and staff.

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

IMPORTANT – Temporary Access Restrictions

Due to an ongoing incident outside the practice, the road is currently blocked and there is no vehicle access to the practice.

Please be aware that there is also no direct parking available outside the practice at this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while the incident is resolved.

04/08/2026

📢 Important Information for Some Patients with Diabetes 📢

Over the coming weeks, some patients will receive a letter about a change to their diabetes medication.

The NHS now recommends dapagliflozin as the first-choice medicine in this group, as it works in the same way as several other similar medications.

If you receive a letter, please read it carefully. In most cases, you do not need to book a GP appointment. You can finish your current supply before starting the new medication, and your usual diabetes reviews will continue as normal.

If you have any questions or do not wish to switch, please speak to your pharmacist or contact the practice before 31 August 2026.

Thank you for your continued support.

30/07/2026

🫁 Lung Cancer Screening – Could You Be Eligible?

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme is helping to detect lung cancer earlier, when treatment is often more successful.

If you're aged 55 to 74 and have ever smoked, you may be invited for a free lung health check. Even if you feel well and have no symptoms, it's important to attend if you're invited.

Your appointment may include:
✅ A discussion about your lung health and smoking history.
✅ Advice and support to stop smoking, if you'd like it.
✅ If appropriate, a quick, painless CT scan to check your lungs.

Finding lung cancer early can make a real difference.

If you receive an invitation, please don't ignore it – it's an opportunity to look after your health.

For more information, visit: https://northerncanceralliance.nhs.uk/patients-carers-area/screening/lung-cancer-screening/

23/07/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? There's never been a better time to start.

Quitting isn't always easy, but you don't have to do it alone. There is free support available to help you every step of the way, including expert advice, stop smoking aids and encouragement to help you succeed.

Every cigarette not smoked is a step towards:
✅ Better health
✅ More energy
✅ Easier breathing
✅ More money in your pocket

📖 For free tools, advice and resources to help you quit, visit:
https://www.freshquit.co.uk/

Put smoking behind you. Make a fresh quit today.

21/07/2026

🌟 We're Proud to Share Our 2026 GP Patient Survey Results! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who completed this year's GP Patient Survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us continue to improve the care we provide.

We're delighted that so many of our patients had such positive experiences with our team:

These results are a testament to the compassion, professionalism and dedication of every member of our team. We are committed to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centred care and are incredibly grateful for the trust our patients place in us every day.

While we're proud of these results, we know there's always room to improve. We'll continue to listen to your feedback and work hard to make every patient's experience the best it can be.

Thank you for your continued support.

💙 Your feedback helps us shape the future of our practice.

16/07/2026

🎓 Students – protect yourself against Meningococcal B (MenB)

Starting university or moving into student accommodation this autumn? You could be eligible for a FREE MenB vaccination from 20 July.

MenB is a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The risk increases when living or socialising closely with lots of new people – making it especially important for new students to get protected before term starts.

✅ You may be eligible if you:
• Finished Year 13 in Summer 2026 (born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008), and
• Are under 25 and are going to university or moving into student accommodation for the first time.

💉 You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for full protection.

Don't wait until you arrive at university – book your appointments now and get protected before term begins.

📅 Free vaccination available from 20 July.

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

09/07/2026

🚗 Need help getting to a medical appointment? You're not alone. 💙
Getting to and from healthcare appointments can sometimes be a challenge, but there are a range of transport and support services available across North Stockton to help.
Whether you need:
🩺 NHS Patient Transport
🚙 Volunteer driver services
🏡 Support returning home from hospital
🚌 Low-cost community transport
🤝 Volunteer transport assistance
🚘 Private assisted transport..there are options to suit different needs.
Take a look at the guide below to find the service that's right for you, including contact details and eligibility information.
If you're unsure which service is most suitable, speak to your GP Practice or Social Prescribing Team for advice.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post—you never know who might benefit from this information. 💙

🚗 Need help getting to a medical appointment? You're not alone. 💙

Getting to and from healthcare appointments can sometimes be a challenge, but there are a range of transport and support services available across North Stockton to help.

Whether you need:
🩺 NHS Patient Transport
🚙 Volunteer driver services
🏡 Support returning home from hospital
🚌 Low-cost community transport
🤝 Volunteer transport assistance
🚘 Private assisted transport
..there are options to suit different needs.

Take a look at the guide below to find the service that's right for you, including contact details and eligibility information.

If you're unsure which service is most suitable, speak to your GP Practice or Social Prescribing Team for advice.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post—you never know who might benefit from this information. 💙

10/06/2026

Thank you for your patience - the door has now been fixed.

⚠️ Important Notice ⚠️

Due to technical difficulties with the main entrance doors, please use the rear entrance of the surgery if you are attending for an appointment.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and patience.