The Glen Medical Group

02/04/2026

Happy Easter!! 🐥🪺🐰

The surgery will be closed from 6:30pm Thursday 2nd April and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 7th April. Pharmacies across South Tyneside are still available and you can use the link below to find location details and opening hours ☺️

Here is a full list of the Easter bank holiday weekend pharmacy opening times in South Tyneside. Asda Pharmacy Coronation Street, South Shields, NE33 1AZ 0191 275 8030 Good Friday April 3 – 10am to 4pm Easter Sunday April 5 – closed Bank Holiday Monday April 6 – 10am to 4pm Asda Pharmacy North...

30/03/2026

A message to our patients regarding GP service changes from 1st April 2026.

23/03/2026

Our IT issues have now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

23/03/2026

We are currently experiencing some IT issues with our network servers.

Please bare with us during this time. We are working to resolve the issue.

13/03/2026

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.
For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.
They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.
Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.
💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

12/03/2026

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.
Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/.../sexu.../find-emergency-contraception/

11/03/2026

Type 1 diabetes is where your body cannot make a hormone called insulin. This causes your blood sugar to get too high.
Type 1 diabetes can happen at any age and if left undiagnosed, it can be fatal. The most common symptoms are the 4 Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner.
If you think you or your child has any of these symptoms, ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111.
Find out more: ️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms/

10/03/2026

If your child is struggling with earache, your local pharmacist could help 👂🏽
Pharmacists can give advice and treatments for earache and can also direct you to other medical help if necessary.
To find a pharmacy near you, visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

09/03/2026

Attending your screening appointments is one of the simplest ways to look after your long-term health.
It looks for early signs of certain conditions so that treatment — or extra support — can be offered sooner.
More info ➡️ nhs.uk/screening

06/03/2026

Know your units, know your limits 🍺🍷
There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week.
Tracking your units helps you stay in control.
ℹ️ https://nhs.uk/.../alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/

05/03/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme 💉

MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

04/03/2026

Falls are common, particularly in older people.
Make sure you know what to do if you or someone else falls ⬇️