Bishops Close Medical Practice

01/09/2025

Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC) training emphasises the abilities that remain, rather than those that have been lost by someone with Dementia. It provides insight into the changes that occur in the brain as dementia progresses, helping to explain the behaviours often seen in those living with the condition. The training supports Carers in developing empathy by gaining a deeper understanding of what it feels like to live with dementia. It encourages acceptance that the person with dementia cannot change, but empower those caring to adapt their own approach to better meet the individual's unique needs—ultimately making care more effective and compassionate.
Sign up now by following this link
https://forms.office.com/e/6wzXkZSCWE

01/09/2025

Free Moving & Assisting Training for Carers
Empowering You with Safe and Effective Techniques
We are excited to offer a FREE Moving & Assisting course designed specifically for Carers. This course will equip you with essential skills and techniques to move and assist individuals safely, ensuring both your well-being and that of the person you care for.
Key Benefits:
Learn safe techniques for lifting and transferring
Reduce risk of injury to both you and the person you care for
Boost your confidence in providing care
Meet other people who are caring for someone, Sign up here

https://forms.office.com/e/U4nhzHdVw1

29/08/2025

29/08/2025

‼️GP PATIENT SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN!‼️

👍 Thankyou to those patients who completed the GP Patient survey. Results were very promising and some highlights were:

😀 97% said the healthcare professional had all the information needed
😀 95% said they had the confidence & trust in the healthcare professional
😀 96% said the reception and admin teams were helpful
😀 Overall experience of the practice was GOOD – the national average is currently 75%

08/08/2025

11/07/2025

👥Are you supporting a family member, friend or neighbour?

Durham County Carers Support are here to support you!

19/06/2025

‼️ Bishops Close Surgery will be closed for Training at 12.30pm on Thursday 26th June and will reopen on Friday 27th June at 8am 🕣
If you need advice or information while the practice is closed please try 👇
📞 Telephone 111 or visit 111 online
🚑 Telephone 999 for Life-threatening medical emergencies only
💊 Visiting your local pharmacy if you need advice on minor ailments

16/06/2025

‼️URGENT‼️

Please note there is a national issue with the phone lines which is out of our control. Please bear with us, if your query is non urgent please use our e-consult service/or ring back tomorrow.

⭐️ Thank you for your patience and support

11/06/2025

‼️NOTICE‼️

We have had a fantastic amount of interest in our recent Job Advert so we have now closed the application process. Any CVs received after this post will not be processed. We will contact all those candidates selected for interview over the next couple of days. Apologies to those who are not selected– we will be unable to contact unsuccessful applicants directly due to the volume of CVs received, however, thankyou very much for your interest.

10/06/2025

‼️ WE'RE HIRING ‼️
We have an immediate vacancy for 2 part-time Medical Receptionists working 20 hours a week. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who enjoys working within a supportive team environment. The role is extremely rewarding and we are looking for somebody who is pro-active and dedicated. If you are interested, please send your CV to:
📃Practice Manager
Bishop's Close Medical Practice
Spennymoor DL16 6ED

06/06/2025

‼️Our formal invite to our OP Courage Open Day‼️
This event is for anyone to come along no booking required

👉We will have different organisations joining us on this day to share information about their service and what support is available for our veterans, service leavers, reservists and their family/carers

⭐️Also, on the day you can expect a free group mindfulness session by our Psychological Therapists and a presentation on who we are at OP Courage

☕Food & Refreshments available on the day for a small donation to CNTW Shine Fund and raffle prizes

We hope to see you there 🙂

(Free Parking available)

06/06/2025

Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help?
⭐️You might be a Carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one.
👉Sign up here: https://dccarers.org/sign-up-for-support/

👥As we mark Carers Week, it’s the perfect time to recognise the vital role Carers play — and to make sure you’re getting the support you deserve!
▪️Many people don’t realise they’re Carers. But recognising it means you can access the advice, benefits & grants, resources, and community that’s here for you.
👉 If you’re not registered with us yet, now’s the time. Durham County Carers Support
📲 Sign up for free support tailored to unpaid Carers.
Let’s make sure no Carer goes unsupported this Carers Week.