Zetland Medical Practice

01/03/2026

Have you heard of The Lowdown?

This website was highlighted to me by one of our medical students as a source of real life reviews for women about women's health medications and treatments.

Useful to show the same product can affect different people in different ways.

https://thelowdown.com/

26/02/2026

Polite request

As you likely know we now contact every person the same working day to let them know when they will be seen. Often the doctor calls you the same day as the issue can be dealt with quickly, or it may be you are informed via text your problem is routine, and then you are booked in by reception.

In summary, regardless of how you contact us we will be in touch with you, and more often than not this is a phone call. So please have your phone with you, and be available for calls. Also, make sure we have your current number.

We listened to patients concerns that it wasn't a doctor assessing their case when patients were being care navigated by reception and made the person a doctor. But, to do that, we need to be able to reach you.

Thank you again to our patients for always working with us to deliver the highest standard of care.

25/02/2026

Do you have Type 2 diabetes?

Are you on Dapagliflozin? - if not, you should be!

Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could live longer, healthier lives under new NICE recommendations that put individual needs at the heart of treatment decisions.

In final guidance published by NICE on Wednesday 18 February, people with type 2 diabetes will be offered a type of medicine called an SGLT-2 inhibitor, known as ‘flozins’, much earlier in their treatment. - Actually Zetland have been offering it early in treatment for many years now, as the evidence for this has been out for a while.

Analysis by NICE suggests using SGLT-2 medicines earlier in the treatment pathway, and the introduction of GLP-1 receptor agonists and tirzepatide for some people, could prevent around 17,000 deaths over a three-year period across the UK by reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems.

So, ideally if you have Type 2 diabetes you should be on Metformin, Dapagliflozin and Atorvastatin. These 3 medications will slow your diabetes progression and prevent the illnesses diabetes cause.

If you want to chat about these medications please get in touch. We want our patients to live long and healthy lives

24/02/2026

Stay and play

d/Deaf and vision impaired children 5 and under with parents/carers

When: Every third Tuesday of the month starting 17 March 2026 1-3pm
Where: Sunnyside Academy, Middlesbrough

Support, BSL and Braille experience, led by qualified practitioners in d/Deaf and VI. For more information contact Drou Easton on 01642 596422

23/02/2026

Community Connect Social Group for Carers

When: March 10, April 14. June 9
9.30 to 11am
Where: Hollyhocks, Cleveland Gate Retail Park, Guisborough TS14 7FL

What to expect:
You can drop in and meet other carers in your area. Digital support is also available.

To find out more please call 01642 638968 and ask to speak to Donna.

22/02/2026

International Women’s Day Celebration

An International Women’s Day event will be held at Newport Community Hub on Wednesday 11th March, 1:00–2:30 pm.

The event will feature guest speaker Samia from Middlesbrough Environment City and short talks from local primary schools.

Join in discussions and enjoy refreshments. The event is open to everyone.

Book your space by emailing: newportcommunityevents@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 802898

21/02/2026

Stretch, Relax & Socialise: Free Chair Yoga for Over 55s
When: Fridays at 11am
Where: The Palace Hub, Redcar

What to expect:
Gentle chair-based yoga sessions held in our lovely warm space at the entrance of The Palace Hub. Attendees are very welcome to stay afterwards for a warm drink and a bite to eat provided free of charge.

20/02/2026

Family Focus Drop-in

Many families are experiencing increased pressure from rising household costs.

To support families, The Junction Foundation, in partnership with Youth focus North East are providing FREE open-access community drop-ins and parent groups in North Ormesby and Whinney Banks.

These sessions offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where parents can access information, guidance, and support, and be connected to the right services at the right time. They also provide intensive one-to-one support for parents who may need more tailored help.

For more information email info@thejunctionfoundation.com or call 01642 75000

19/02/2026

Kinship Carers Peer Support Group, Redcar

This is a friendly, safe space for all kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and access information and support.

The group meets monthly on a Friday 10am – 12pm at 25K Youth & Community Centre in Redcar.

Redcar and Cleveland’s Kinship Team offers support to all kinship carers including informal kinship carers, kinship foster carers and special guardians.

The Kinship Team is made up of four experienced supervising social workers - Chloe Parkinson, Emma Wilson, Kim Fisher and Lisa Winspear. When you contact the service, you’ll always speak directly to one of them.

Find out more at the we care you care website here: https://wecareyoucare.info/articles/kinship-support-services-in-redcar-cleveland

18/02/2026

Caring for someone with Dementia? Have you heard of the Herbert Protocol?

People with dementia can sometimes get lost due to memory, navigation, and time confusion. The Herbert Protocol form helps carers, family, or the person themselves provide key information to the police if they go missing. It is a national scheme used by the Cleveland Police to quickly locate missing people living with dementia.

The form is used to help the police if the person goes missing. It may include information such as places where they used to live, or places where they socialised or worked.

Keeping a completed form means you don’t have to try to remember the information when you are under stress if someone goes missing. And it saves time, so searches can start quickly.

Find out more on the we care you care website, linked below.

https://wecareyoucare.info/professionals/resources/herbert-protocol-form

18/02/2026

Important to be aware if you have appointments at James Cook

There will be temporary road works taking place on Marton Road from Wednesday 18 February to Friday 20 February and again on Monday 23 February and Tuesday 24 February between 7pm and 12 midnight.

During this period, Marton Road will be closed from the bus stop at the southern entrance of The James Cook University Hospital to Ladgate Lane junction.

If you are travelling from Ladgate Lane, there will be no access down Marton Road to The James Cook University Hospital. There will be signage in place during the works to help you plan your journey to the hospital.

The James Cook main entrance can still be accessed if you’re travelling from the Belle Vue roundabout.

When exiting James Cook Hospital through the main entrance, you will only be able to turn right while the essential works are being carried out.

Pedestrian pathways on Marton Road will remain accessible during the roadworks.

Visitor car parking spaces will still be open as usual.

Please allow extra time for your journey.

17/02/2026

Our next complex needs session runs on Sunday 22nd February 10-11.30am.