The Medical Group

07/05/2026

We’re recruiting - Apprentice Office Administrator ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We’re looking for an Apprentice Office Administrator to join our team and support the smooth running of the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while completing training through Bishop Auckland College with monthly assessor visits to the workplace.

Based at our Pitman Admin Centre in Brandon, the successful candidate will help with core administrative tasks, assist teams across the organisation, and learn how business operations work day‑to‑day.

If you’re motivated and ready to start your career in business administration, apply now via the link below where you will also find further information regarding the post.
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We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England.

05/05/2026

02/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the walk in smear clinic this morning with our nurse Kate. 12 ladies have now had their smear test 💗💗💗

02/05/2026

Reminder of our walk in smear clinic this morning at Esh Winning Surgery 💗

Thank you to everyone who attended our smear clinic on Saturday at Tow Law 🩷

Details of our next clinic are now available:

💗Walk In Smear Clinic💗

Saturday 2nd May 2026
9am - 12:30pm
Esh Winning Surgery

"Hi. My name is Kate and I am a Practice Nurse who will be running a walk in smear clinic at Esh Winning Surgery on Saturday 2nd May.
This is available to all of our patients at all 5 surgeries sites including:
➡️ Esh Winning
➡️ Meadowfield
➡️ Langley Park
➡️ Ushaw Moor
➡️ Tow Law
‼️All ladies who have had their smear invite are eligible to attend.‼️
Please note you do not need an appointment, you can just walk in between 9am - 12:30pm
You will be greeted on reception by Louise and Karan.
I hope to see you there 😊💗"

Please note - If the clinic reaches full capacity it will unfortunately finish earlier than planned to ensure the nurse can continue safely. This will be reviewed by the Practice Nurse on the day depending on the time and how many patients she has still waiting to be seen already in the waiting room.

28/04/2026

Amarox Limited is recalling one batch of Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure due to an error at the manufacturing site.

Full information can be found in the recall published on the MHRA website at the link below.

Amarox Limited is recalling one batch of Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure due to an error at the manufacturing site.

27/04/2026

Why not put a spring in your step and take part in our walking group -Best Foot Forward? This is a short, inclusive and dementia-friendly walk (approximately 1–2 miles) around the museum grounds. We take a relaxed pace, stop regularly to rest, and enjoy the changing scenery. Routes vary week to week.

In poor weather, we may stop for a warm drink at Clover Cottage.

Free of charge, no booking required. No museum pass needed. Just turn up on the day, you’ll be asked to complete a participant form.

Details
Day: Monday (March–November) *Except Bank Holidays
Time: Meet at the main museum entrance at 10:45am, Walk runs 11:00am–12:30pm
Location: Around Beamish Museum grounds

24/04/2026

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site. Some cartons of Ramipril 10mg Capsules may contain blister strips of Ramipril 5 mg Capsule.
If you find you find you have a carton of the affected batch and the capsules inside were 5mg instead of 10mg, take the medication to the pharmacy that dispensed it.
If you have the correct product inside - NO ACTION NEEDED
https://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-crescent-pharma-limited-ramipril-10mg-capsules-el-26-a-slash-19?fbclid=IwY2xjawRX_-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUCIFJJiBUSAI9Y0D2bubH48Gt-ivfTwR4UeeeHiu2j_HdulYbjHBf1Sm8pQ_aem_aD69Fx-cQfpwCVZCXEmWig

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

20/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our smear clinic on Saturday at Tow Law 🩷

Details of our next clinic are now available:

💗Walk In Smear Clinic💗

Saturday 2nd May 2026
9am - 12:30pm
Esh Winning Surgery

"Hi. My name is Kate and I am a Practice Nurse who will be running a walk in smear clinic at Esh Winning Surgery on Saturday 2nd May.
This is available to all of our patients at all 5 surgeries sites including:
➡️ Esh Winning
➡️ Meadowfield
➡️ Langley Park
➡️ Ushaw Moor
➡️ Tow Law
‼️All ladies who have had their smear invite are eligible to attend.‼️
Please note you do not need an appointment, you can just walk in between 9am - 12:30pm
You will be greeted on reception by Louise and Karan.
I hope to see you there 😊💗"

Please note - If the clinic reaches full capacity it will unfortunately finish earlier than planned to ensure the nurse can continue safely. This will be reviewed by the Practice Nurse on the day depending on the time and how many patients she has still waiting to be seen already in the waiting room.

16/04/2026

Reminder of our Walk In Smear Clinic this weekend 💕💕

🩷Walk In Smear Clinic🩷

Our next walk in smear clinic will be at:

Tow Law Surgery
Saturday 18th April
9am - 12:30am

This clinic will be run by our Practice Nurse, Sue and you will be greeted on reception by Kirstie and Ellie. The clinic is available to all patients who are registered at The Medical Group, whose smear is due and have had their invite letter. Our 5 sites include:

🩷Meadowfield
🩷Esh Winning
🩷Langley Park
🩷Tow Law
🩷Ushaw Moor

Please note - If the clinic reaches full capacity it will unfortunately finish earlier than planned to ensure the nurse can continue safely. This will be reviewed by the Practice Nurse on the day depending on the time and how many patients she has still waiting to be seen already in the waiting room.

14/04/2026

Reminder of our Smoking Cessation Service available at The Practice. 🚭🚭🚭🚭🚭

🚭🚭New Smoking Cessation Service 🚭🚭

My name is Julie Phillips and I am a Smoking Cessation Advisor based at Ushaw Moor, Meadowfield and Esh Winning GP surgeries.

My career background is that I have worked for the NHS as a nurse for 41 years. I will be offering a smoking cessation service to anyone who would like to quit smoking. The programme is not for cutting down ci******es, but to set a quit date and following the "not a puff" rule, so that patients have the best possible chance of quitting smoking. I am providing a 12 week programme consisting of face to face and telephone consultations, carbon monoxide monitoring, ni****ne replacement therapy and behavioural support. If you are interested in quitting smoking, please contact your GP surgery and ask to be referred to the Smoking Cessation Advisor.

This service is available for most patients over 18 who are registered with one of our 5 surgery sites within The Medical Group. There may be some exclusions however if this is the case, Julie will be able to point you in the right direction of a more appropriate service.

14/04/2026

Ushaw Moor Patients Only

💉RSV Vaccination Clinic – Saturday 25th April💉

Ushaw Moor Surgery will be running an RSV vaccination clinic on Saturday 25th April, from 9am to 12pm, for patients aged 75 and over who are registered with Ushaw Moor Surgery.

⭐️This clinic is by appointment only⭐️

Eligible patients should have received a text message containing a link to book an appointment.
🟡If you’ve received this text, please use the link to book your slot.

🟡If you’re unsure how to use the link, please contact the surgery and the team will book the appointment for you.

🟡If you are 75 or over and have not received a text, please contact the surgery so an appointment can be arranged.

What the RSV Vaccine Is For
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people experience RSV several times in their lives, and it usually clears on its own. However, in some people—particularly older adults and babies—RSV can lead to more serious illnesses, such as:

Pneumonia (lung infection)

Bronchiolitis (chest infection, especially in babies)

These conditions can cause significant breathing difficulties, may require hospital treatment, and can be life‑threatening.

RSV can also worsen symptoms in people with existing lung conditions, such as COPD.

The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of developing serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.