Herrington Medical Centre

Herrington Medical Centre Hi, please be aware this page is for information only. Any queries please ring the surgery 5842632

In light of the new changes coming into effect tomorrow, we’d like to kindly ask you to take a moment to read the inform...
30/11/2025

In light of the new changes coming into effect tomorrow, we’d like to kindly ask you to take a moment to read the information below.

Our team is here to help, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.

Thank you.

Feeling better can start today 🌟 Take your first step with the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz. Whether you want to eat be...
30/11/2025

Feeling better can start today 🌟

Take your first step with the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz. Whether you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper – there’s a plan to help you every step of the way.

Once you’ve taken the quiz, why not explore the wide range of physical activities available across County Durham through Thrive Active Durham Leisure – Durham County Council’s leisure and wellbeing offer? From gentle walks and gym sessions to fun group classes, there’s something for everyone to help you stay active and feel great 💪

Take the quiz now 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

📱 Using the NHS App▶️If you haven’t already, please download the NHS App: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/🔵You can use it to:...
29/11/2025

📱 Using the NHS App

▶️If you haven’t already, please download the NHS App: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

🔵You can use it to:
Book and manage appointments
Order repeat medication
Check test results
View recent consultations

If you already use the app, please make sure your notifications are turned on. This allows us to contact you directly through the app and helps reduce the number of text messages we send.

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the w...
29/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

💻 eConsultYou can contact us online through eConsult for:Clinical queries: 8:00am – 5:00pmAdmin queries: 8:00am – 6:00pm...
28/11/2025

💻 eConsult

You can contact us online through eConsult for:

Clinical queries: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Admin queries: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Access eConsult on our website: www.herringtonmc.nhs.uk

🔴Please note that it is not appropriate to use eConsult for urgent requests.

💗Positive Behaviour Support Workshops💗📆Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th of January📍Rainbow Family Hub, 34 Elliott Terrace, Washin...
28/11/2025

💗Positive Behaviour Support Workshops💗

📆Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th of January
📍Rainbow Family Hub, 34 Elliott Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AE

📢 Changes to Our Opening Times and Phone Lines from Monday 1st December 2025🕗 Practice Opening HoursThe practice is open...
27/11/2025

📢 Changes to Our Opening Times and Phone Lines from Monday 1st December 2025

🕗 Practice Opening Hours
The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm.

📞 Phone Line Times
Appointments: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Prescriptions: 10:30am – 11:30am & 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Enquiries: 10:00am – 12:00pm & 3:00pm – 5:00pm

⏰ A Note About Morning Calls
We have fewer staff answering phones first thing in the morning, so you may experience a longer wait at that time. Thank you for your patience.

📋 Calling for Prescriptions or General Enquiries
If you call outside of the times listed above, you’ll be asked to call back later. This helps keep our lines free for patients booking appointments.

Fact – alcohol increases your risk of cancer. So does being overweight and alcoholic drinks can be very high in calories...
27/11/2025

Fact – alcohol increases your risk of cancer. So does being overweight and alcoholic drinks can be very high in calories.

Use calorie calculator to find out how many calories you're consuming over a week from your favourite tipple alone.

👉 bit.ly/4jZFV9O

Type 1 diabetes is where your body cannot make a hormone called insulin. This causes your blood sugar to get too high.Ty...
26/11/2025

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/

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. That’s a dad, uncle, brother, partner or best mate.Prostate cancer is most common i...
25/11/2025

1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. That’s a dad, uncle, brother, partner or best mate.

Prostate cancer is most common in men over the age of 50 or from a Black African or Caribbean background, but anyone with a prostate can get it.

This International Men's Day, check your risk in 30 seconds with Prostate Cancer UK's online risk checker and share with your loved ones.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Address

Philadelphia Lane
Houghton Le Spring
DH44LE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441915842632

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