Sele Medical

19/03/2026

The meningitis outbreak in Kent is a very local outbreak and there is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK.

Symptoms of meningitis and sepsis can appear very 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.

You can read about the common signs here -

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

19/03/2026

Today is Social prescribing Day.

To celebrate Adapt (NE) community Hub has a day full of interactive workshops. Pop along today to celebrate and support our Social Prescribers!

10/03/2026

Retirement News!

We would like to share the news that Dr Gold will be retiring at the end of March 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Gold for her hard work and dedication to the practice over the years.

We kindly ask patients not to book appointments to say goodbye, so that appointments can be prioritised for those with a clinical need.

We will contact any patients of Dr Gold during March to inform them of their new named GP.

Named GP
All patients at our practice are allocated a named GP who has overall responsibility for their care.
We always try to prioritise continuity, as seeing the same doctor where possible helps us provide better, more personalised care.
If you have a preferred GP, please let our reception team know when booking your appointments.

06/02/2026

Are you living with Endometriosis in Northumberland?

Endometriosis UK run support groups, a helpline as well as webinars and forums to support those living with endometriosis.

For further information you can visit their website, call the helpline or scan the QR code.

Website: www.endmetriosis-uk.org/getsupport
Helpline: 0808 808 2227

19/01/2026

Did you know that our practice is registered as Veteran Friendly?

This means we are committed to providing support to Veterans and their families within our local community.

We are currently working to identify Veterans and their families among our patient list. If you are a veteran, or live in a household with a veteran please get in contact with the surgery and let us know.

05/12/2025

The Stand Up to Cancer 2025 campaign is taking place from 5th-12th December.

At least 9 million people in the UK are not up to date with their cancer screening. Screening is a way to detect cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful, and in some cases can prevent the disease developing in the first place.

Currently, many people do not take up their NHS screening invitations. Working out if you are eligible for cancer screening can be complicated and to help with this, the campaign organisers have created a simple online screening checker which is due to launch today.

For further information, please visit:
https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk/

03/11/2025

November is Men's Health Awareness Month.
This draws attention to the physical and mental health challenges affecting men across the UK with charities like Movember highlighting causes such as prostate cancer, male mental health and testicular cancer.
For further information on Men's Health Awareness Month please visit:
https://uk.movember.com/?home
https://www.matesinmind.org/
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/

19/09/2025

Today is Youth Mental Health Day.

Youth Mental Health Day (YMHD) provides hope and positivity, by getting young people engaged in discussions and activities about how to improve their mental health.

YMHD aims to give young people a voice and agency to take steps towards their own and their peers' positive mental health.

Further information and support can be found here: https://stem4.org.uk/youthmentalhealthday/

11/09/2025

⏰ Don’t leave it too late!

High blood pressure often has no symptoms—but it can be a silent killer.

Check your numbers and protect your heart health today.

Pop into the surgery and use our health check kiosk or speak to reception to make an appointment with our healthcare assistant.

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure/

04/09/2025

September is World Alzheimer's month. It's a global opportunity to raise dementia awareness and support people affected by the disease.

Please see below for some resources to help those diagnosed with Alzheimer's and also to offer support to those in a caring role.

https://www.chrysalisclub.org.uk/

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

https://www.dementiauk.org/

28/08/2025

🚨Information for patients: Covid and Flu Vaccinations – Autumn 2025 🚨

The information for this year's seasonal vaccinations is now available on our website: https://www.selemedicalpractice.co.uk/news

We will be contacting eligible patients via SMS or letter at the start of September with instructions on how to book an appointment.

20/08/2025

A reminder of some of the excellent services Tynedale Hospice at Home can offer! 🚗🚗
More information can be found on their website: https://tynedalehospice.com/