Middle Chare & Woodlands Surgery

12/09/2025

‼️Patient Appreciation‼️

Lovely message recieved for one of our GP's

"Dr Teo was lovely, very thorough, pertinent. She even got history out of me that I didn't even think were relevent, I hope I get to see her next time"

WELL DONE Dr Teo 👏👏👏

12/09/2025

Living with COPD and interested in taking part in a clincial trial - please see poster.

12/09/2025

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have a new Pelvic Health Service to help with pelvic floor dysfunction.

This is available to pregnant women and those who are less than 1 year post birth.

For more information / self refer you can scan the QR code in the image or follow the link below⬇️
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/services/maternity/perinatal-pelvic-health-service

12/09/2025

‼️Patient information regarding prescription requests and general queries.‼️

Please be advised that all prescription requests can take 3 working days to be actioned.

Therefore please ensure you order your medication within a timely manner to ensure you have enough supply between ordering. Please only contact the surgery to enquire about your prescription after this time frame has lapsed, if you have not been contacted prior or received your prescription.

General queries sent to the surgery may take longer to be actioned. Please be advised we endeavour to respond as soon as possible, however, depending on the query we may need to investigate further and await further information / advice. We will be in touch when information available.

Thank you for patience and support.

12/09/2025

County Durham and Darlington Community midwives are now accepting online self referrals when you find out you are pregnant. It is a fast, convenient and secure way to start your antenatal care.
The new online portal means you no longer need to visit your GP to start your pregnancy care.

By self-referring, you can:
• Begin your antenatal care earlier
• Access important early screening
• Receive personalised support from the very start

You can complete the self-referral form at any time – day or night – using your phone, tablet, or computer. It’s quick, easy to use, and designed to fit around you.
Follow the link below⬇️
https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/DurhamandDarlingtonSPA

If you live outside of County Durham you can follow the link below to find out if services in your area are accepting self referrals⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care

12/09/2025

Information regarding NHS Cervical Screening Programme / Results and using the NHS APP.

We have been advised that patients who have a normal test result will be notified of this by an NHS APP message. It will appear as an NHS App notification - PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE NOTIFICATIONS TURNED ON.

If the NHS App message isn’t read within 72 hours of delivery or if the patient doesn’t have the NHS App, a letter will be sent as a failsafe.

At the moment abnormal result letters will continue to be delivered by post.

Please see images below to help you find notifications⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

10/09/2025

Reach out if you need support this World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please share this so people know where to go for help.

09/09/2025

Today is Emergency Services Day.

A day to support and thank the heroic men and women of the NHS and emergency services.

Approximately 2 MILLION people work and volunteer across the
NHS and emergency services, without whom the emergency services could not operate effectively.

Thank You for your continued service and commitment.

09/09/2025

1st HerSpace group is tonight - please support this new group and pop along.

I’m so excited to welcome you to the very first HerSpace group tomorrow!

It’s the start of a safe space where women can come together, share, encourage and support one another.

I can’t wait to meet you all and share this new journey with you.

See you at 6pm at Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club.

If you have any questions, please do drop me a message.

🩷

09/09/2025

This week is Know Your Numbers Week.

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

We have a Blood Pressure Machine in our waiting area and you can also ask for it to be checked at some pharmacies.

The NHS online blood pressure tool will help you to understand what the numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading/

09/09/2025

A date for your diary...

If you're aged 50+ pop along to Bullion Hall for information & advice.

Mon 22nd Sept 10.30am-12.30pm

09/09/2025

Are you popping into Chester le Street tomorrow? Why not pop down to the Market Place for a chat with a Wellbeing Practitioner..

Wed 10th Sept 10am-2pm