McKenzie Group Practice

28/03/2026

McKenzie Group Practice are delighted to announce that we have won Practice of the Year 2026 at Hartlepool and Stockton General Practice Awards 🏆

27/03/2026

💊🐰🥚Be 'eggstra organised' and make sure you order your medication in plenty of time. 💊🐰🥚

You can order your prescriptions by using the following services:
➡️NHS App
➡️GP online system
➡️Automated Prescription Line

Alternatively you can:
➡️drop your current repeat slip into the prescription boxes located in the surgeries.

🌼 Easter Pharmacy Opening Hours – Hartlepool 🌼
If you need pharmacy support over the Easter bank holiday period, here are the local opening times for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday:

📍 Asda Pharmacy – Marina Way, Hartlepool (TS24 0XR)
📞 01429 239 010

Good Friday: 10:00am – 4.00pm
Easter Monday: 10:00am – 4.00pm

📍 Boots – Middleton Grange, Hartlepool (TS24 7RW)
📞 01429 272 718

Good Friday: 10:00am – 4.00pm

📍 Kaila Pharmacy – Kendal Road, Hartlepool (TS25 1QU)
📞 01429 273 461

Good Friday: 10:00am –1.00pm
Easter Sunday: 10:00am –1.00pm
Easter Monday: 10:00am –1.00pm

📍 Wiltshire Pharmacy – Wiltshire Way, Hartlepool (TS26 0TB)
📞 01429 863 651

Good Friday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Easter Sunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

⚠️NEWS POST❗

"Don't leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions!" is the message from GPs and pharmacists ahead of the Easter bank holidays.

Read the full story by visiting the link in the comments👇

27/03/2026

When you’re not even peckish for your favourite food you wouldn't automatically think of ovarian cancer. But if you’re consistently struggling to eat, see your GP to rule out anything serious. More about symptoms from 👉 rebrand.ly/mqbglqu

26/03/2026

⚠️We are currently experiencing internet issues at our McKenzie House site, which are impacting the time it takes to triage submitted eConsultations.

The issue has been reported to our IT department and is being investigated. Other sites are currently unaffected.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as possible.

26/03/2026

Prostate cancer mainly affects men over the age of 50. This risk rises to 1 in 4 for black men and those with a family history of the disease. Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/3SBGZEn

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day 2026!

🎥Watch our video to learn more about the Social Prescribing service
🌐Information is also available on our practice websites

25/03/2026

Start Drug and Alcohol Support Service is available to anyone who is struggling with drug or alcohol use in Hartlepool.

They provide free, confidential support for people in Hartlepool who are struggling with drugs or alcohol.

Find out how Start can help you at starthartlepool.co.uk

25/03/2026

Cervical screening does not detect ovarian cancer. If you have worrying symptoms such as bloating, feeling full and needing to wee more, see your GP as soon as possible. It may not be cancer, but earlier diagnosis makes it easier to treat. Read more from 👉 ovacome.org.uk/symptoms

24/03/2026

If you’ve developed lymphoedema — a build up of fluid that causes swelling in the limbs — after cancer or cancer treatment, you’re not alone. There are ways it can be managed to help you cope and live well.
Find out more from 👉 bit.ly/4k9yFJ7

23/03/2026

Wilms’ tumour is a rare kidney cancer that mainly affects children under five. The most common symptom is a painless swelling or lump in the tummy. While several risk factors are known, having one does not mean your child will definitely develop cancer. Learn more from 👉 bit.ly/3OBMmFp

20/03/2026

🎥You will have seen in the news that there has been an outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

The overall risk of Meningitis B (MenB) to people outside the Kent area remains low.

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes. It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

👀Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

🧑‍🔬Routine vaccination against MenB for babies and young children was introduced in 2015, so children born after 1 May 2015 will already have received the vaccine at their 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1-year appointments. If your child has missed any of their MenB vaccines, they can still have the MenB vaccine up to the age of 2.

Following the recent outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination programme against Meningitis B (MenB).

👉Here is what you need to know about who is eligible, how the vaccine works, and what other protections are available.: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

Meningitis B vaccination is being offered to those at highest risk from the current outbreak
in Kent.

Check to find out if that includes you.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

19/03/2026

We are currently experiencing high levels of sickness across both our clinical and administrative teams, which has unfortunately impacted our service provision.

We are working hard to minimise disruption and maintain safe care, and we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.