Arnold Medical Centre

11/09/2025

Please note that the surgery is now closed.
We will reopen tomorrow at 7.30AM.

11/09/2025

We are closed from 1pm today for staff training and will reopen on Friday at 7.30AM.

10/09/2025

Please note that we are closed tomorrow afternoon for staff training.
The surgery will re open Friday 12th September at 7.30AM.

Remember, Pharmacy First can treat a number of minor aliments such as tonsilitis, UTI, infected insect bites and many more issues. Please click on the link below for more information;

NHS England » Pharmacy First

11/08/2025

New guidance for slush ice drinks

Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new guidance that slush ice drinks containing glycerol should not be consumed by children under 7. Children under 10 should only be given one 350ml drink.

When buying a slush, make sure to check with the seller about the drink’s glycerol content, and don’t buy it if in doubt.

In young children, glycerol can cause:
- Sickness
- Headaches
- Hypoglycaemia (low sugar in blood)
- Shock
- Loss of consciousness

Find out more at www.food.gov.uk/glycerol

30/07/2025

23/07/2025

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are a weakening in the aorta that can swell and rupture, causing fatal internal bleeding. They don’t have symptoms and are most common in men aged 65 and over. Screening involves a quick, pain-free ultrasound and is the only way to find an AAA.

Last year, 2,425 men in Lancashire and South Cumbria did not attend their screening appointment – don’t be one of the men who misses out!

You will receive a letter in the post inviting you to an appointment at an NHS site near you. If you need to rearrange, you can call your AAA screening team on 0191 445 8747. You can also use this number to book an appointment if you are over 65 and have never been screened.

For more information, visit www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk/services/aaa/ and watch our AAA Video: https://fb.watch/7tORZvND2n/

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta. Screening for AAA is offered to all men aged over 65.

09/07/2025

The surgery is now closed for staff training. We will reopen at 8am tomorrow morning.

09/07/2025

Please note that surgery will be closed this afternoon from 1pm.
We will reopen tomorrow at 8:00AM.

The Pharmacy can treat a number of different conditions under the Pharmacy First Scheme, so think Pharmacy First 💊
For anything more urgent, the Walk in centre on Whitegate Drive is available or patients can call 111 for advice.

08/07/2025

Please note that surgery will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 1pm.
We will reopen on 10th July at 8:00AM.

The Pharmacy can treat a number of different conditions under the Pharmacy First Scheme, so think Pharmacy First 💊
For anything more urgent, the Walk in centre on Whitegate Drive is available or patients can call 111 for advice.

02/07/2025

A set of car keys have been handed in to our reception desk.
Please contact the surgery if you believe they are yours.