IntraHealth Parkgate Surgery

19/05/2026

🚗 New parking system goes live at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Thursday 21 May

The new ANPR parking system will replace paper tickets and use cameras to read vehicle registrations on entry and exit.

⏱️ There will be a 20-minute grace period for drivers entering and leaving without parking.

💳 Payment machines are located inside:
• Women’s Centre Entrance
• Main Entrance
• Outpatients A (next to post room)

♿ Blue Badge holders should scan their Blue Badge at the payment machine before leaving.

Patients who believe they may be eligible for a parking exemption should speak to a member of staff for further advice.

More information available below👇

Thank you for your patience while we introduce these improvements.

30/04/2026

Please be advised Monday 4th May, we are CLOSED for the bank holiday.

We are back open from 8am on Tuesday.

If you require any help or advice please contact 111 for non emergencies.
For emergencies then please call 999.

North East & North Cumbria NHS have released the opening hours for pharmacies across the North East & North Cumbria, including Darlington, across the early May bank holiday this Monday.

3 community pharmacies will be open in Darlington - find out where: https://ow.ly/b8fr50YRA8f

24/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising 💛

Thanks to your kindness and generosity, Chatty Café Darlington has raised an amazing £180! 👏

Every contribution helps provide welcoming spaces for conversation, supports volunteer training, and tackles loneliness in our community.

We’re proud to support initiatives that keep conversations and connections alive. Thank you for being part of it 💬

09/04/2026

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults.

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

01/04/2026

🐣🎨 Easter Colouring Competition Winner Announcement! 🎨🐣

We’re excited to announce the winners of our Easter Colouring Competition! 🌸✨

A huge congratulations to the winners for their fantastic, creative, and colourful masterpiece 🏆🎉

Thank you to everyone who took part. We loved seeing all your amazing designs – you made it so hard to choose just one winner! 💛

Stay tuned for more fun competitions and activities coming soon… 👀

31/03/2026

🌼 EASTER BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE 🌼

Please be advised that the GP surgery will be closed over the Easter bank holiday period:

Good Friday (3rd April) : CLOSED
Easter Saturday (4th April) : CLOSED
Easter Sunday(5th April) : CLOSED
Easter Monday (6th April) : CLOSED

The surgery will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April from 8am.

If you need medical help while we are closed:

☎️Call NHS 111 for non-urgent medical advice

🚑 In an emergency, please dial 999

Thank you for your understanding.

We wish all our patients a safe and happy Easter 🐣

20/03/2026

Meningitis B Vaccination – Information for our patients

You may have read recent media coverage concerning a very serious outbreak of meningitis in Kent and we understand your concern. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK.
But it is still important to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and sepsis. They can appear 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.

Currently the Men B vaccine is only routinely offered to babies at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year. This is because infants are in the highest risk category.

The school age vaccine given to teenagers (MenACWY) protects against four different strains, but it does not include the Men B strain. Most adults and teenagers in the UK have not been vaccinated against meningitis B.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the Men B vaccine at the practice to patients outside of the routine childhood schedule.

If you or your family wish to receive it, you will need to contact a private provider (such as a private travel clinic or a pharmacy)

20/03/2026

🐣🌸🐰 Parkgate’s Colouring Competition! 🐰🌸🐣

Please take a colouring sheet or, when waiting for an appointment, colour it in & hand it back to Reception 🎨✨

Make it as creative as you can! 🌈🖍️

⏰ Please hand it in before 1st April

Good luck everyone 🍫🥚💛

17/03/2026

🌸 Women’s Health & Menopause – Walk & Talk Programme

Looking for support, fresh air, and friendly conversation? Join this 8-week Walk & Talk programme focused on women’s health and wellbeing.

🚶‍♀️ Start with a gentle walk in South Park
☕ Enjoy refreshments and a relaxed chat
💬 Take part in weekly wellbeing sessions covering topics like menopause, nutrition, sleep, stress and more

📅 Starting: 25th March 2026
📍 Location: Clock Tower, South Park, Darlington
🕐 Walk at 1pm | Café 1:45–2pm | Wellbeing talk 2–3pm

A welcoming space to connect, learn and support your wellbeing 💛

✨ Everyone is warmly invited to take part – come along and join the conversation!

17/03/2026

Please see details of the next Inclusive coffee morning.
Anyone interested in volunteering for this popular coffee morning – please contact on the email provided on the poster.