Gainford Medical Practice

Gainford Medical Practice Family doctor surgery in Gainford, Co. Durham looking after local community

15/05/2026

Carer Wellbeing Walks 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

We’re pleased to be partnering with Durham County Council Thrive Leisure to offer a series of Carer Wellbeing Walks during Carers Week 2026, details below. Each walk will last around 60 minutes and offers a relaxed opportunity to connect with other Carers, enjoy some fresh air, and share experiences. You’re warmly invited to join us at the leisure centre for tea or coffee. If you’re unable to take part in the walk, you’re still very welcome to pop into the leisure centre for a friendly chat. Places are limited to 20 per walk, and those you care for are very welcome to join you, limited to one guest per Carer. We kindly ask that dogs are not brought along.

📆 Monday 8th June
📌 Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DS
⏰10am -12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Wednesday 10th June
📌 Louisa Centre, Stanley, DH9 0TE
⏰ 10am – 12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Thursday 11th June
📌 Peterlee Leisure Centre, St Cuthberts Road, Peterlee, SR8 1AF
⏰ 10am – 12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Friday 12th June
📌 Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham, DH1 1SW
⏰ 12.30pm – 2.30pm (walk 1pm – 2pm)

To help us plan, please register your interest using the link below—we’d love to see you there! No booking is required if you are just coming along to the leisure centre for a chat. Register your interest here https://forms.office.com/e/kfY3yXTETk

💚This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’re proud to support the campaign 💚Mental health matters every singl...
14/05/2026

💚This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’re proud to support the campaign

💚Mental health matters every single day. A conversation, a check-in, or simply showing kindness can make a bigger difference than we realise. This week is about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and reminding everyone that it’s okay to ask for help.

💚We are selling green pin badges at reception this week with all money raised going to Mind

📢 May Bank Holiday – Order Your Medication in Good Time 💊With the upcoming May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind all...
13/05/2026

📢 May Bank Holiday – Order Your Medication in Good Time 💊

With the upcoming May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind all patients to plan ahead and request their prescriptions in good time.

Every year, we see a high number of prescription requests placed over the bank holiday weekend, with patients expecting them to be ready for collection on Tuesday. Unfortunately, as the surgery is closed during the holiday period, we are unable to process these requests until we reopen.

⏳ Please remember:
Prescriptions are ready 3 working days after they have been issued — not from the date they are ordered.

✅ To avoid delays or running out of medication:
• Check your medication in advance
• Order in good time to allow for processing time
• Take note of the bank holiday closure dates

📅 Please refer to the attached image for guidance on ordering and collection timelines.

Thank you for your understanding and helping us ensure everyone receives their medication safely and on time.

11/05/2026

Important Patient Notice

We are currently experiencing electrical issues at the surgery which may affect our phones, computers, and some appointments today.

Our team is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Please be patient with staff while services may be slower than usual.

We will post updates here as soon as we have more information.

Thank you for your understanding.

08/05/2026

We are a training practice and as such occasionally have medical students working with us under the supervision of a GP Partner.

Between the 11th May and 4th June 2026, our Clinicians may have a Medical Student in your consultation. The Medical Students will be observing the clinicians in order to expedite their experience and to support them with their clinical skills. Whilst we appreciate your support with this, you have the right to choose to see the clinician without a medical student present in the consultation.

Should you wish to see the clinician without the medical student present, please inform reception on arrival for your appointment.

Please be aware that you may be offered an appointment with one of our medical students and will be informed of this on booking. Whilst we appreciate your support in consulting with our trainees in order to broaden their experience, you have the right to choose to see the clinician of your choice.

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week | 11th–15th Next week our surgery will be taking part in Wear it Green to support Mental ...
08/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week | 11th–15th

Next week our surgery will be taking part in Wear it Green to support Mental Health Awareness Week. We’ll also be selling green pin badges at reception, with all proceeds going to Mind 💚

Mental health matters to us all, and even small conversations can make a big difference. 💚

Thank you for your support — together we can help raise awareness and support those who may be struggling.

08/05/2026

This is a new opportunity for a get-together, and have a cuppa, a piece of cake or a biscuit, and benefit from the company and chat among a group of other local friendly people who are maybe feeling a bit lonely, and also looking to share their time with others.

This event is funded by Durham Community Actions' QUIT programme and so we are especially welcoming people who are thinking about giving up smoking and want some initial support and advice, and those who have already stopped smoking and are finding it a challenge - and are seeking the distraction and support in a welcoming environment.

But these afternoon coffee and chat meetings are not just for those who smoke, or have stopped smoking - they are open to everyone to attend.

Each session is an informal opportunity to just meet with others, and maybe make some new friends.

Our friendly team will be there to welcome you, and provide a listening ear.

Come along and find out more about what we can offer you.

Interested in volunteering? Come along and talk to our team. New volunteers are always welcome at any of our events - so please just ask and we'll get you registered with us as a volunteer.

We hold the Durham Volunteering Kitemark so you can be sure of a warm welcome.

08/05/2026

Come along to these calm crafting sessions for some mindful relaxation and good company if you are looking to make new friends, and perhaps meet some old ones.

Andrea is an experienced group facilitator in arts, crafts, and creative therapies. She will guide you through a simple easy to do mini-project. Her style is relaxed and friendly with an emphasis on calming the mind and nervous system rather than achieving high quality results.

Everyone is welcome whether you think you're any good at art and crafts or not.

Each session will start with a very short mindful exercise to make sure that everyone is comfortable and relaxed.

All materials are provided and each session is fully funded and so free of charge, but donations are always welcome to support our ongoing work.

These sessions are perfect for anyone who has been thinking about giving up smoking, or anyone who has recently stopped smoking and would enjoy some support and company. Distraction and social contact is proven to help stopping smoking.

We're here to help.

08/05/2026

Do you love to go walking, and enjoy taking photos, but don't really have anyone to pal up with and share your interest? Do you sometimes feel a bit lonely when you're out and about and wish you had some friends to go walking with?

Funded by the QUIT programme, these events are especially extending a welcome to anyone who has recently stopped smoking, and those who are considering stopping and would like some informal support.

The walks are open to everyone though, so bring a non-smoking friend - and come along if you are a non-smoker of course!

Dave from D.K.World-Photography is joining us for 3 mindful summer walks through Teesdale - bring your cameras and phones along to learn some top tips from Dave, enjoy a stroll with a group of like-minded people, and bring your landscape pictures to life.

Each walk will start from an agreed location at around 10am and last for approximately 2 hours depending on group pace and terrain. You must have a good enough level of fitness for these walks to manage your own physical comfort, and the ground may be wet and slippery...so please also wear good boots and come dressed for all that our lovely Teesdale climate can throw at us!

Bring water and you might want to bring some snacks too.

To book please contact Jenny at activities@teesdaledayclubs.org.uk or you can call the office - please leave a message if we're not there!

All location meeting times and places will be given to you on booking.

Please also note that you need to be able to get yourself to our locations, as we are not providing transport for these weekend walks - and locations may not be close to or on a bus route.
Lifts may be available once we have bookings arranged, so let us know if you'd like to go but really can't make your own way there, or if you're going and happy to offer a lift.

Booking is essential and groups will be kept to a reasonable size - so get your place booked now! activities@teesdaledayclubs.org.uk

Thanks to our funder for supporting us with these mindful walks Durham Community Action

Free Drop-In Support Sessions for FamiliesDurham SENDIASS are pleased to share details of free drop-in support sessions ...
06/05/2026

Free Drop-In Support Sessions for Families

Durham SENDIASS are pleased to share details of free drop-in support sessions taking place across County Durham for families with neurodiverse children and young people.

These welcoming sessions are open to all families — no diagnosis is needed. They provide an opportunity to drop in, ask questions, and get information in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Families attending can:

💬 Chat informally with professionals, charities, and local support groups
📚 Access advice on education, health, care, and emotional wellbeing
🤝 Meet and connect with other families who may be sharing similar experiences
The sessions are designed to be inclusive, friendly, and accessible, offering practical support while also helping families feel less alone.

Whether you’re at the very start of your journey or already supporting a neurodiverse child, these drop-ins provide a valuable chance to gather information, build connections, and feel supported.

📍 Find your nearest drop-in session:
👉 www.durhamsendiass.info/dropinsessions

Together, we can celebrate, value, and support neurodiversity across our communities.

Today we say a heartfelt goodbye to Elizabeth as she retires after more than 25 years with our GP surgery.Elizabeth, you...
30/04/2026

Today we say a heartfelt goodbye to Elizabeth as she retires after more than 25 years with our GP surgery.
Elizabeth, you are truly a legend. Your dedication, kindness and unwavering support have made such a difference to our team over the years.
We are incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done. You will be deeply missed by us all.
Wishing you a very happy and well-deserved retirement, Elizabeth. Here’s to the next chapter! 💐💕

Address

DL2 3
Darlington
DL23

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441325730204

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