Zetland Medical Practice

Zetland Medical Practice GP surgery in Marske by the sea
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Please do not post queries for the surgery, appointment requests, prescription requests or any other information/queries regarding your personal medical history. For all queries please contact the Surgery on 01642 477133. Any offensive or abusive posts towards the surgery staff posted on this page will be immediately removed and you may be subjective to our Abusive Patient Policy. We are not allowed to respond to comments, suggestions and complaints made on this page. Please use the appropriate channels through the Surgery.

Alert!SMA Infant formula recallThere has been recent media and social media announcements by the Food Standards Agency a...
19/01/2026

Alert!

SMA Infant formula recall

There has been recent media and social media announcements by the Food Standards Agency and the manufacturer Nestlé, regarding a recall of some batches of SMA infant formula milks, including prescribed formulas such as SMA Alfamino, SMA Anti-Reflux and SMA LF.

Further information about affected products and batch numbers can be found here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026

If you think you may be using these products please look on the above website to check the batch number.

Do you know you can self refer for physiotherapy without speaking to the surgery?Community outpatient physiotherapy acce...
16/01/2026

Do you know you can self refer for physiotherapy without speaking to the surgery?

Community outpatient physiotherapy accept self referrals for:

Peripheral joints
-Acute joint trauma
-Joint pain
-Sprains and strains
-Soft tissue problems
- Osteoarthritis joints with acute flare
- Early onset Osteoarthritis or Osteoarthritis joints waiting for replacement, for advice on damage limitations and exercise
-Work-related repetitive strain problems

Spinal
-Neck pain
-Posture related cervical/thoracic pain
-Whiplash associated disorder
-Thoracic pain

Miscellaneous
-Assessment for walking aid

You can complete a self referral form here:
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy/community-outpatient-physiotherapy-middlesbrough-redcar-and-cleveland/self-referral/

13/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you stop smoking

Do you use an inhaler?Are you aware inhalers should be returned to the chemist so they can be recycled? This is part of ...
12/01/2026

Do you use an inhaler?

Are you aware inhalers should be returned to the chemist so they can be recycled?

This is part of the way we can reduce the carbon footprint of inhalers.

Inhaler emissions account for approximately 3% of the NHS carbon footprint. The propellant used in metered dose inhalers is responsible for most of these emissions. Alternative options with a significantly lower carbon footprint exist, such as dry powder inhalers.

The UK has a higher metered dose inhalers prescribing rate compared with other European countries. These countries have demonstrated that safe and effective care can still be delivered using other inhaler devices.

Ask us about dry inhalers, and please take your used inhalers back to the chemist.

ALERT! People with school age childrenIt has be brought to our attention a couple of cases of Scarlet fever have been re...
12/01/2026

ALERT! People with school age children

It has be brought to our attention a couple of cases of Scarlet fever have been reported in a local school and school is advising all children are tested.

This is completely inappropriate.

Firstly, there is no 'test' as such, this is a clinical diagnosis (based on symptoms and examination).

Secondly, all cases of Scarlet fever are reported to public health England, who do contact tracing and get in touch directly with anyone they wish to speak to (not us).

Lastly, if your child is well, they do not need a doctors appointment.

As lovely as it would be to see lots of well children, please do not follow this advice, our appointments are needed for poorly people.

Of course, if your child is unwell, please contact in the usual ways.

Do you use online services or the NHS app to order prescriptions?We certainly encourage people to as it is often the qui...
09/01/2026

Do you use online services or the NHS app to order prescriptions?

We certainly encourage people to as it is often the quickest way to order and can be done at any time day or night.

However, we have noticed an uptick in people using the comments box on prescriptions to ask about medical issues unrelated to prescriptions. This is very unsafe.

Appropriate comments could be things like 'can this be a repeat', or 'ordering early for a holiday'. Writing about a new medical problem in this box is dangerous.

Why is this an issue?

Firstly, we have a 5 working day turn around for prescriptions, so this potentially serious medical issue is sitting ignored for 5 days - in contrast if you call, submit an econsult or walk in and speak to reception; a doctor reviews EVERY problem that day to assess urgency.

Secondly, these notes are read by a prescription clerk with no medical training.

We have worked incredibly hard to make sure people who need appointments are getting them. Please use the appropriate channels to ask for help.

Thank you so much

Zetland

Did you have gestational diabetes when you were pregnant?You may not know that this puts you at an increased risk of dia...
08/01/2026

Did you have gestational diabetes when you were pregnant?

You may not know that this puts you at an increased risk of diabetes in the future.

Dr Mehmood has just completed a project identifying patients who have had gestational diabetes and making sure we are inviting them for annual blood tests to screen for diabetes.

We do these little projects regularly in background of our normal work to ensure the care we are delivering is to the highest standard.

If you had gestational diabetes and you haven't had a blood test within the last year, please get in touch with your GP surgery. Finding out early about pre-diabetes or diabetes means it can be managed or even reversed.

Are you taking a Vitamin D supplement? If not, you should be!Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphat...
07/01/2026

Are you taking a Vitamin D supplement? If not, you should be!

Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.

These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.

Government advice is that everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter.

People at high risk of not getting enough vitamin D, all children aged 1 to 4, and all babies (unless they're having more than 500ml of infant formula a day) should take a daily supplement throughout the year.

Don't spend the earth, you can pick them up cheaply at the supermarket. 400 IU to 800 IU a day is more than enough.

Are you a carer? Or do you need to be able to book appointments/get test results or access other services on behalf of a...
06/01/2026

Are you a carer? Or do you need to be able to book appointments/get test results or access other services on behalf of a relative or friend?

You likely need to complete a Third Party Access form with us.

Put simply this means you can speak on their behalf - e.g. order prescriptions, book appointments, ask for referrals or speak to the doctor.

Please complete the Third Party Access form available by clicking on our website under 'carers' then click on 'consent for carers to speak on patients behalf'. You can also pick up a paper copy at reception.

The form specifies what the carer can and can't do also protecting the rights of the patient receiving care.

Remember grown children (e.g those over 16yrs) will also need these completing in order for you to get their results or arrange appointments for them. You also need to complete them for your spouse if you don't wish them to have give verbal permission each time we speak.

Avoid frustration by having these in place to allow care to run as smoothly as possible.

05/01/2026

Chest infections - when should you see a doctor?

04/01/2026

Chest infections - Do I need antibiotics?

GP Patient Survey 2026In early January, around 3 million randomly selected registered with GP practices will be invited ...
03/01/2026

GP Patient Survey 2026

In early January, around 3 million randomly selected registered with GP practices will be invited to answer a GP Patient Survey Questionnaire about their experiences. The survey will be live for 3 months, with fieldwork closing at the end of March.

The findings help show what's working and what needs to improve. The survey is carried out securely and information published does not identify individuals.

If you receive an invitation please do take the time to take part and have your say so we can deliver the best possible service to patients. If you need support completing the survey or need it made available in another language or format, you can call the free helpline number on 0800 819 9135

For more information about the survey visit the GP patient survey website: https://gp-patient.co.uk

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Marske

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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01642477133

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