Denmark Street Doctors

20/05/2026

Could you have high blood pressure? You may be able to get this checked for free at a pharmacy.

High blood pressure can cause serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease.

Find your nearest pharmacy who can check your blood pressure: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

The Surgery is closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May.

We will close at 6pm on Friday 22nd May and re open at 7.30am on Tuesday 26th May, with the telephone lines opening at 8.00am.
If you need medical assistance over the weekend, please telephone 111 or if it is an emergency, telephone 999.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend ☀

13/05/2026

International Nurse Day!

A day late, but a BIG thank you in recognition for all your hard work to the Nurses who work at Denmark Street Surgery ☺️

13/05/2026

Taking action for mental health can make a real difference, whether it’s for yourself, for someone else, or for all of us.

Raising awareness is important, but meaningful change happens when we turn that awareness into everyday actions.

Simple ways to take action include:
• Checking in with yourself and taking time to rest and recharge 💙🌿
• Reaching out to someone who might need support 🤝✨
• Talking openly about mental health to reduce stigma 🗣️💬
• Getting involved in your community or supporting others 🌍💛

Small actions can have a big impact on wellbeing, helping create a more supportive and understanding environment for everyone. 💙✨

Learn more and get involved: https://ow.ly/7UEq50YWv7Q

13/05/2026

BlueToNew, Here to help.

Are you asthmatic and using a blue inhaler?

Please click on the link below, and search for BlueToNew for further information, or ask to speak to the respiratory Nurse.

www.northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

In April, over 105 hours of appointment times were missed by patients not attending their appointment, which equates to 360 appointments with the Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse or Health Care Assistant.

This is 120 more appointments missed from April 2025!

If you have an appointment that you can no longer attend, please contact 01325 460731 to cancel the appointment, meaning another patient can use the valuable time.

30/04/2026

Diabetic eye screening is an important part of diabetes care and helps protect your sight. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, leading to a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss if not detected early. Screening checks for early signs before you notice any changes, meaning treatment can start sooner and help prevent serious damage.

If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you will usually be invited for screening every 1–2 years. The test is quick and involves taking photographs of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.

Attending your screening appointment can:
• Detect problems early before symptoms develop 👁️✨
• Help prevent or reduce sight loss 💙🩺
• Support long-term eye health as part of your diabetes care 🌿📊

Even if your vision feels fine, it’s important to attend when invited. 💙✨

Learn more about diabetic eye screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

30/04/2026

The Surgery is closed on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May.

We will close at 6pm on Friday 1st May and re open at 7.30am on Tuesday 5th May, with the telephone lines opening at 8.00am.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday 😃