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25/05/2026

HOLLYHURST AND ELVASTON SURGERY WILL BE CLOSED TODAY , IN AN EMERGENCY RING 999 OR CONTACT NHS 111 FOR MEDICAL ADVICE , WE WILL REOPEN TUESDAY 8AM 😊

21/04/2026

R W WILSONS

***********IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*************

We’re now under new ownership and management and pleased to offer NEW improved services, including:

✔ FREE text alerts when prescriptions are ready
✔ Accepting new patients (including Medi box patients)
✔ FREE delivery to Winlaton, Blaydon, Rowlands Gill, High Spen, Swalwell, Crawcrook & Ryton
✔ Urgent same day prescription delivery for acute medication (e.g antibiotics)
✔ Help sourcing out of stock medicines (we have access to a wide network of UK suppliers)

PLEASE help support your local pharmacy, like, share and spread the word!

31/03/2026

# GP Same-Day Access (Children

31/03/2026

💙 Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK — but it doesn’t have to be deadly.
Bowel Cancer Screening can spot the signs early before you notice anything is wrong.
If you’re aged 50 –74 and have received your free NHS bowel screening kit, don’t put it off — Do the test.

It could save your life.

📞 For support call: 0800 707 6060

20/03/2026

The meningitis outbreak in Kent is a very local outbreak and there is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can appear very suddenly and be easily mistaken for flu, a heavy cold or even a hangover, so it is vital that anyone who is concerned seeks urgent medical help immediately. You can read about the common signs here -

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

04/03/2026

‼️PATIENT NOTICE‼️

The surgery will be closed today Wednesday 4th March from 1pm for staff training.

The surgery will reopen on Thursday 5th March.

If you require medical advice during this time, please call 111.

If you require urgent medical attention during this time, please call 999.

24/11/2025

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/gateshead/our-services2/dementia-links-45ded58a-41ba-ec11-bea1-00155d58606e/

16/11/2025

https://www.upday.com/uk/uknews/uk-pharmacies-now-treat-utis-offer-blood-tests-no-gp-needed/xyb0j92?utm_campaign=yana

UK pharmacies have expanded their services to treat minor health conditions without requiring a GP appointment, helping more than five million patients according to NHS figures. Since October, pharmacies also offer the morning-after pill free of charge, with specialists compiling comprehensive lists...

14/11/2025

We are holding a flu clinic on the 24th November at Hollyhurst, please contact the surgery and make an appointment if you would like your flu jab :)

23/09/2025

‼️PATIENT NOTICE‼️

The surgery will be closed today Tuesday 23rd September from 12.30pm for staff training.

The surgery will reopen on Wednesday 24th September at 8:00am.

If you require medical advice during this time, please call 111.

If you require urgent medical attention during this time, please call 999.