Parkway Medical Centre

21/04/2026

On the very first National Practice Managers Day we celebrate our very own Catrina Lowe.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and for always supporting the team as well as our patients. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep our practice running smoothly! We really do appreciate you 🩷

06/04/2026

We’re proud to be working alongside Teesside Mind to help shine a light on unpaid carers in our community 💛

At Parkway Medical Centre, we currently have 359 unpaid carers on our register, ranging in age from 15 to over 80. Through simple but effective steps like text messages and registration forms. We've already been able to identify and support 60 carers who may have otherwise gone unrecognised.

If you are an unpaid carer, please let us know so we can ensure you receive the support you’re entitled to by contacting the reception team.

We’re also making sure carers are acknowledged in hospital referrals, so the right support is in place when it matters most.

Our team recently took part in carer awareness training, and we’re committed to ensuring all new staff receive this as part of their induction 💙
This is a great example of how raising awareness can make a real difference for carers in our community 💬

We Care. You Care.

We’re proud to be working with Parkway Medical Centre to help shine a light on unpaid carers 💛

There are currently 359 unpaid carers on their register, aged 15 to 80+—and thanks to simple but effective outreach like text messages and registration forms, 60 hidden carers have now been identified and supported.

The practice is also making sure carers are recognised in hospital referrals, helping ensure the right support is in place when it matters most.

We recently delivered carer awareness training to the team, with plans for all new staff to receive this as part of their induction 💙

A great example of how raising awareness can make a real difference for carers in our community 💬



We Care You Care

02/04/2026

26/03/2026

😢😢🥰 the legend has retired 💗

26/03/2026

💫Today we say a heartfelt thank you to Dr Rigby as she officially retires. On behalf of the practice and all our patients, we want to express our deep appreciation for her years of compassion, dedication, and exceptional care.

She has made a lasting difference to the practice and so many lives and she will be truly missed. We wish her a long, happy and well deserved retirement. 💗

26/03/2026

We are very grateful for our team of Social prescribers and the support they offer our patients. If you would like support from our Social Prescribing team please contact the practice❤️.

Social Prescribing Day 2026

Today we’re celebrating the power of connection, community and personalised support 💚

Social prescribing is all about looking beyond medical needs – recognising that things like loneliness, stress, finances or life challenges can have a big impact on our mental health.

Our Social Prescribing Link Workers work alongside GP practices to support people in a way that truly puts them first.
✨ We listen without judgement
✨ We help you identify what matters to you
✨ We connect you to local services, groups and activities
✨ We support you every step of the way

Whether it’s reducing isolation, building confidence or finding the right support, social prescribing can help you take positive steps towards better wellbeing 💬

📍 If you’re aged 18+ and registered with a GP in Teesside, you can ask your GP practice to refer you – or get in touch with us directly via our website: https://ow.ly/aItw50Yy27P

Let’s celebrate the difference community support makes 💚


Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Greater Middlesbrough PCN BYTES Primary Care Network

21/03/2026

We had a lovely morning at Stewart parkrun volunteering alongside the wonderful core volunteers, our colleagues from Acklam Medical Centre and My Sisters Place. Some of our Doctors, nursing staff and reception team also parkran or parkwalked today👏👏.

Dr Rigby has many many talents including being a parkrunner and huge supporter of Parkrun. As you may be aware she is also due to retire at the end of this month. We felt including a Parkrun in our Celebration of Dr Rigby's incredible 37 year career in medicine was very apt.🏃‍♀️

Today was also and the amazing Swift-tees pacers raised £500 for Together 21 with .

Huge well done to all who ran, walked, volunteered, wore odd socks (or shoes) and / or supported others.❤️

19/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐛𝐲 🏃‍♀️ 🏞🌳

In addition to her incredible 37 year medical career Dr Rigby is also an avid parkrunner and supporter of Parkrun👟👟

This Saturday ( 21st March) to mark her retirement, Parkway Medical Centre are looking forward to volunteering at parkrun alongside colleagues from Acklam Medical Centre and the amazing core parkrun volunteer team at Stewart parkrun. Some of our staff will also be running and walking the course with our wonderful partner Dr Rigby.

It will also be World Down syndrome day and Swift-tees pacers are raising money for Together 21 with 'Rock Your socks' . We are encouraging volunteers, participants and spectators to wear odd socks
For each pair worn Swift-tees will donate £1 to this brilliant charity.
🧦

If anyone wants to wear odd socks, run, walk or come and watch we will look forward to seeing you there.

The run / walk starts at Stewart Park 9am Saturday, early arrival recommended.

18/03/2026

‼️Meningitis B – Communication ‼️

We are aware there has recently been media coverage and discussion regarding the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine, and some patients have contacted the practice with queries.
We would like to clarify the current position within the NHS.
There is currently no MenB vaccination programme for adults available as part of the NHS Vaccination Schedule. Unfortunately, this means the practice is unable to offer the vaccine to adults. We are aware there are local private providers available.
The MenB vaccine was introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1st May 2015.

This means:
• If you are a teenager or young adult born before 1 May 2015, you will not have received the MenB vaccine as part of the NHS schedule
• The MenB vaccine is now routinely offered to babies as part of the NHS childhood schedule at:
o 8 weeks
o 12 weeks
o 12 months (1 year old)
If your child is eligible for the vaccine, they will automatically be invited as part of their routine childhood immunisations.

If you have any concerns about meningitis symptoms or believe someone may be unwell, please seek urgent medical advice.
For further information about meningitis and vaccinations, please visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

If you require access to your vaccination records you can obtain this online through the NHS app. Due to an increase in calls regarding vaccination history requests, we have started a waiting list for this therefore we will be unable to provide this to you within our normal timeframe of 7 working days.

Thank you for your understanding.

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

17/03/2026

‼️‼️Please note ‼️‼️

The Surgery will be closed tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday 18th March 2026) from 1pm for training.

Please use other available services during this time such as your local Pharmacy, Urgent Care, 111 or in cases of emergency call 999.

We will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th March.

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Wishing all of our wonderful patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thank you for trusting us with your care throughout the year — it truly means the world to our team.

As the festive period can be busy, please remember to order any repeat prescriptions in good time to ensure you don’t run out.

We hope your Christmas is filled with warmth, joy, and good health, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the year ahead.
🎁❤️

10/12/2025

As you are aware we are an accredited IRIS practice and we are passionate about supporting Victims/Survivors of domestic abuse.

We also recognise that many NHS staff are themselves Victims/Survivors. Today marks the first NHS domestic abuse awareness day and our staff will be wearing white ribbons to support this awareness campaign. All staff in this practice are trained about domestic abuse and a specialist worker is available to provide support if needed.

You can talk to any staff working here. 💜
You can also contact my sisters place on 01642 241864 and ask to speak to an IRISi advocate educator. Below are some links for further info

https://dauk.org/campaigns/compassionate-culture/nhs-domestic-abuse-awareness-day/domestic-abuse-and-healthcare-professionals-resources/

Https://irisi.org/about-the-iris-programme/

https://dauk.org/