Westbourne Medical Centre

08/07/2025

The surgery will be closed today from 1pm for training. The surgery will reopen Wednesday 9th July at 8am.

For medical assistance please contact 111 or 999 for an emergency.

Thank you

23/06/2025

Mounjaro (weight loss injections) - update for patients
Thinking about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections for weight loss?
Heard you can now get them from the NHS?
The ICB (Integrated Care Board) have been tasked by NHS England with providing these in GP practices by 23rd June.
But…
Only for very specific groups of patients with a number of particular health conditions - estimated to only be a handful of patients in each practice.
And…
The details of how GPs will be able to provide these injections have still not been agreed.
So…
Please don’t make an appointment about Mounjaro yet - we are very likely to have to disappoint.
We will contact eligible patients if and when we are able to provide Mounjaro / We will provide further information on our website and other channels if and when we are able to provide Mounjaro
Also…
Even when details of how GPs can provide Mounjaro have been agreed, we will need to arrange training and set up clinics, which will take time.
We want to help as many patients as we can, but are limited by the plans of the ICB based on NHS England requirements.
Summary:
Please help us to help you - we will tell you as soon as we can help you with Mounjaro, so please don’t make appointments about this right now.

02/04/2025

⛔️ The surgery will be closed from 12:30pm Thursday 3rd April. This is due to a training event. If you need medical assistance during this time please call 111 or in case of an emergency call 999. The surgery will reopen on Friday 4th April at 8am ⛔️

31/03/2025

The entrance lobby and the existing corridor between the urgent treatment centre (UTC) and emergency department at James Cook will be closed from Monday 24 March until Sunday 20 April.

26/03/2025

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with over 42,000 people diagnosed each year. Early detection saves lives, but symptoms can often be mistaken for other conditions. Knowing the signs can help you or a loved one seek medical advice sooner.

Symptoms to watch for:
✔️ Changes in bowel habits
✔️ Blood in your stool
✔️ Persistent abdominal pain or discomfort
✔️ Unexplained weight loss
✔️ Fatigue or weakness

If you notice any of these symptoms and they persist, speak to your doctor.

Find out more about colorectal cancers by reading our blog here: https://ow.ly/CL0S50VoIbL

25/03/2025

Read all about it in the monthly practice newsletter 📢🗞

25/03/2025

📣 Do You Want to Be Heard? 📣

👋 Are you aged 11 to 16 and looking for a safe space to chat, meet new people, and get involved in some great activities? Then why not come to one of our Be Heard drop-ins?

🙌 Our youth workers understand how challenging life can be and are here to listen, support, and help you feel heard. Whether you’re dealing with stress, want to make friends, or just need a place to relax, Be Heard is here for you.

📍 Thornaby Family Hub
🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕓 4pm to 5.30pm for ages 11 to 13
🕔 5.30pm to 7pm for ages 14 to 16

📍 Guisborough Youth Centre
🗓️ Every Thursday
🕓 4pm to 5.30pm for ages 11 to 13
🕔 5.30pm to 7pm for ages 14 to 16

ℹ️ Find out more today: https://ow.ly/k8iz50U4yPO

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23/01/2025

❗️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 0800 CRISIS SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBER

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

From now, calls to our 0800 crisis line number will no longer be answered. If you call, you will hear a voice message asking you to call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Crisis services haven’t changed and are still provided by our Trust. It’s just a new telephone number to call which is free and easy to remember.

Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who will listen to you and help you find the right support.

Find out more about what will happen when you call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 👇

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisis-advice

16/12/2024

❌IMPORTANT NOTICE❌

We have no access to our phones due to an unknown technical fault, please use the online services to book appointments or order medication and E-consult for routine issues, if you have an emergency medical issue please call 111 or 999

We hope for this to be resolved soon as possible

Thank you

14/11/2024

Here at Westbourne Medical Centre we are a Domestic Abuse Aware Practice. Please speak to a member of the team for help or further information.

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

The practice will be closed from 12:30 on Thursday 7th November due to training.

We will reopen on Friday 8th October at 8am for same day appointments. Please can any routine requests be left until after 9am.

If you require urgent medical assistance while the surgery is closed please contact 111 who can direct you to the most appropriate care. Alternatively in the case of a medical emergency please dial 999

Thank you