Silloth Group Medical Practice

05/02/2026

A final note from Dr Stahlschmidt:

Thank you.

To all the people of Silloth, my patients and my friends.

I am writing these lines feeling humbled by all the lovely comments, well wishes and gifts in response to my retirement notice.

Feeling deeply touched by the genuine love and respect shining through, my fondness for the community stands even more strengthened.

Again, many thanks.

Jens

01/02/2026

What a team 💕

20/01/2026

⚠️ Our hospitals are exceptionally busy today and we are at the highest level of alert.

Due to the high number of people in hospital, we have waiting times of around four hours in A&E following initial assessment and ambulances are also experiencing long waits. Our teams are working incredibly hard to make sure we can care for our patients safely and efficiently.

No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Please only use A&E for serious accidents and emergencies. If it is not an emergency, please consider alternative options to avoid a long wait including:

• Your pharmacy
• Your GP
• 111.nhs.uk
• Urgent treatment centres at Penrith and Keswick

Find more information on our urgent and emergency care hub: ncic.nhs.uk/locations/emergency-care-hub

Thank you for your understanding.

20/01/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will only have one GP in the building today meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

19/01/2026

***A message from Dr Stahlschmidt to the people of Silloth ***

Dear All,

As you know I have been on sick leave since October 2025 and must face the reality that I will not manage to return to work.

I have been working at Silloth Group Medical Practice as a GP since October 2012 and I must say that from the beginning I was humbled by the by the openness with which the community made me welcome.

In the past I had worked in different parts of the world and the UK, but the people of Silloth will always have a special place in my heart. Open, welcoming, kind, caring and placed within a traditional community.

My time in Silloth was a pleasure and the people are the salt of the earth.

Within the practice I was blessed with the best possible team and my working days were more like being with friends than a formal work setting.

How my health will turn out is uncertain, but I want to use time to spend with my grandchildren and my wife.

I hope Silloth will find another clinician to continue my work.

Many thanks.
Jens Stahlschmidt

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Please take extra care if attending the surgery today, the paths and car park are very slippy ❄️

21/12/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will only have one GP in the building tomorrow and Tuesday meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

04/12/2025

In a cosy little bathroom on a cold icy night,
Stood a green fuzzy someone in the soft frosty light.
He opened his cupboard and muttered, “Oh dear…
It’s time to get ready — winter’s nearly here!”

So take their advice (though they grumble a lot):
Keep your medicine cabinet sensibly stocked.
For sniffles and sore throats and aches that appear,
A few simple remedies can help you this year.

A quick little check — that’s all you need do.
Stay winter-ready, stay well… and look after you. 💚💙✨

02/12/2025

Due to sickness we will only have one GP in the building today meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk