Denmark Street Doctors

29/01/2026

08/12/2025

Christmas can be stressful and emotionally challenging, especially for people with dementia and their families. Here are some tips to help you prepare. 💙

🕰️ It can be helpful to try to maintain some normal routines over Christmas.

🛒 Vital services like pharmacies, shops and GPs have reduced opening hours over the Christmas period. Planning ahead ensures you have everything you might need.

🕯️ Think about how you can adapt traditions so the person with dementia can continue to participate.

🎁 The person with dementia could help with festive preparations, such as wrapping presents, sending cards or putting up decorations.

🍽️ Consider if there’s any food the person with dementia prefers, and the portion sizes they normally eat.

🎬 You could ask a friend or family member to sit with the person with dementia, listen to music or watch your favourite film.

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08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

08/12/2025

Thank you to all patients who kindly donated to our Christmas Campaign for Darlington Cares. Your generosity will make a huge difference to a family in need.

Thank you😊

26/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

24/11/2025

Please note, Monday 15th December is the last day to order your prescription to ensure the Doctor has signed your prescription and sent it over to your nominated Pharmacy.

Every Pharmacy will have their own turn around time, so please check with your nominated Pharmacy.

The Practice will close at 6pm on the 24th December and re open on Monday 29th December at 7.30am with the phones opening at 8.00am.

If you wish to email your prescription into the Surgery, please email darccg.prescriptions.denmarkstreet@nhs.net

Thank you.

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24/11/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to nhs.uk/urgentdentalcare

19/11/2025

A reminder, our last date for any donations is Friday 28th November. Donations can be placed in the box at our Main Reception.

Thank you for all that have kindly donated already 🥰

It is fast approaching that time of year again!

This year we will be working with Darlington Borough Council and collecting items from the list below. In the next week, there will be a collection box at our front reception for you to drop any gifts from the list below into, and help a family this Christmas. All donations will need to be at the Practice by Friday 28th November in readiness for the Council to collect.

Thank you 😃

19/11/2025

We are very sad to announce the passing of our dearly loved GP and friend, Dr Geoff Potter on 3rd November.

Geoff worked at Denmark Street Surgery from 1990 - 2013 when he retired as a GP, but continued as Deputy Lead Training Programme Director to help train new Doctors until 2019.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, but especially our colleagues who worked with him.

19/11/2025

National Self-Care Week, 17th to 23rd November

It’s Self-Care Week, and your annual reminder to set aside some time for you.

We’re living longer lives, but not necessarily healthier, with chronic conditions on the rise. Managing stress, well-being and physical health all contribute to a healthy mind and body.

Demand for health services has risen significantly in recent years, with long-term conditions growing. Preventive health is key to a healthier future for both your mental and physical well-being, and self-care is at the heart of this.

Try these self-care ideas:

• Take a mindful walk
• Try meditation
• Set boundaries – it’s okay to say no
• Speak to someone if you’re struggling
• Do one thing that brings you joy

Self-care looks different for everyone – find what works for you.