Acklam Medical Centre

15/01/2026

Acklam Medical Centre is an accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces community. Our accreditation shows we can deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces.

As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice we:

⚫️Have a clinical lead for veteran health Paula Gilroy
⚫️Ask patients ‘Have you served?’ to identify veteran patients
⚫️Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
⚫️Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Let a member of staff know if you, or your spouse/partner, have ever served in the UK armed forces. This will help us best support your care needs.

12/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due. If you would like to talk about the vaccines please ask at reception and we can arrange for one of our nurses to call you to discuss them.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

24/12/2025

We are so proud of Emma, our Chronic Disease Nurse, who has just achieved her Diploma in COPD and Asthma 👏

This is a fantastic achievement and reflects Emma’s commitment to developing her skills and delivering the very best care for our patients with long-term respiratory conditions.

Well done, Emma – a huge credit to yourself and the whole team 💙

24/12/2025

19/12/2025

https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/A81004/gpregistration/landing

15/12/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🦠 More flu is circulating in our community
The 💉 flu jab helps reduce serious illness and protects those most at risk ❤️
Eligible? Please get vaccinated.

05/12/2025

🌡️ Cough, Cold or Flu Symptoms? 🤒

To help keep our patients and staff safe, we kindly ask that you do not attend the practice if you are experiencing a cough, cold or flu-like symptoms.

If you have been asked to attend the practice for an appointment, please ensure you wear a face mask when entering the building.

You are able to obtain a range of remedies and medication from your local pharmacy to treat such symptoms.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support in helping us protect our community. 💙

28/11/2025

We’re Hiring!
Acklam Medical Centre is looking for a Medical Receptionist to join our friendly team for 19 hours per week, working Wednesdays and Fridays, 8am–6pm.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply using the link below!

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A0450-25-0008

27/11/2025

Today we proudly welcomed the fantastic team at Acklam Medical Centre into the Dementia Friendly Community of Middlesbrough! 💙

The team showed an amazing committment to learning more about people living with dementia and the carers who support them. This dedication means patients and families will receive more understanding, compassionate, and person-centred care.

It’s so important for medical practices to become dementia friendly because early recognition, patience, and tailored support can make a huge difference to someone’s quality of life. When healthcare teams understand dementia, they help reduce stigma, improve communication, and create safer, more supportive environments for everyone.

Well done to the whole team at Acklam Medical Centre for your amazing commitment to your patients and the wider community. 🌟

Dementia Friends Cllr Luke Henman- Passionate about Acklam Chris Cooke - Mayor of Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Council

27/11/2025

We are proud to share that Acklam Medical Centre is now officially recognised as a Dementia Friendly Practice 💜

This means our team is committed to providing a more understanding, supportive and accessible environment for people living with dementia, their families and carers. We have taken steps to improve awareness, adapt our approach, and ensure patients feel safe, respected and supported when accessing our services.

We are incredibly proud of our team for their continued commitment to delivering compassionate, inclusive care for our community 💙

If you’d like to know more about what being dementia friendly means, please get in touch.

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

💊❗️As part of our safe prescribing process, any repeat medication that hasn’t been requested for over a year will be removed from your repeat list.

This doesn’t mean you can’t request the medication again in the future — it simply won’t appear on your automatic repeat list.

If you still need this medication and notice it has been removed from your repeat list, you can request it in the usual way — either in writing or online using the request/free-text box.

If you have any questions, please call our dedicated prescription line between 10am and 3pm. ❗️💊