Bishops Close Medical Practice

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

Durham County Carers Support

06/02/2026

🗣️Northern Cancer Voices Focus Group 11 Feb 🗣️

Northern Cancer Voices, in partnership with CAJA Behavioural Scientists and the Northern Cancer Alliance, is holding an online focus group to better understand the barriers that prevent women from attending their first breast screening appointment.

Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Teams Link:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31930354307801?p=AF0zRCfp5HNhS24VyZ
Meeting ID: 319 303 543 078 01
Passcode: wQ268QJ9

02/02/2026

📌 Veteran Support

Support for armed forces personnel (Armed Forces Outreach Service) - Durham County Council

Our Armed Forces Outreach Service can provide help and support to all Forces personnel, reservists, Veterans and their families.

30/01/2026

28/01/2026

⭐️Dear Valued Patients, ⭐️

Thank you so much for the thoughtful cards and generous gifts you gave to the staff at Bishop’s Close Medical Practice. We have been happily munching our way through the biscuits and chocolates throughout December and January, and they truly brought much-needed cheer during the cold, dark winter months. We are extremely grateful for your kindness and support.

With best wishes,
The Team at Bishop’s Close Medical Practice
Jan 2026

23/01/2026

⭐️ Our Reception team are specially trained to help you get the right care from the right healthcare professional

HELP US TO HELP YOU 🫵

08/01/2026

⭐️ Wishing all our patients a joyful and healthy New Year ⭐️

👉 At Bishop’s Close Medical Practice, we offer a full range of health checks to support your long-term health and well being. These checks may include:
▪️Weight and BMI
▪️Blood pressure and pulse checks
▪️Blood tests

👉Patients with long-term health conditions are routinely recalled by the practice on an annual basis, or earlier, depending on individual need.

👉The aim of these health checks is to identify potential issues early. You will receive an invitation for this via text/letter.

❗️Chronic Disease Health Checks❗️
We provide regular reviews for patients with the following conditions:
▪️Hypertension and high cholesterol (on statin treatment)
▪️Diabetes
▪️Ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and stroke
▪️Asthma and COPD
▪️Learning disability
▪️Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
▪️Rheumatoid arthritis and patients receiving immunosuppressant treatment (if not under hospital care)
▪️Severe mental illness and dementia

📍NHS Health Checks (for patients without any chronic health conditions)
▪️Ages 40–74: Every five years
Over 75 health checks (for patients without any chronic health conditions)
▪️Annually

10/12/2025

🎄🎅☃️
To all our valued patients,

Wishing you peace, joy, and excellent health during this Christmas and New Year holiday season. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your healthcare journey this year.

Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2025/26

⭐️Monday 22nd –Wednesday 24th December 2025: Open as usual
⭐️Thursday 25th & Friday 26th December 2025: Closed
⭐️Monday 29th –Wednesday 31st December 2025: Open as usual
⭐️Thursday 1st January 2026: Closed
⭐️From Friday 2nd January 2026 onwards: Open as usual

👉 Join Our Patient Participation Group in 2026
We are seeking volunteers to join our Patient Participation Group. Your surgery needs you—your views and ideas help shape the care we provide.

📌If you are interested, please contact Brian Wilson, Practice Manager, or email us at nencicb-cd.bishopsclosemp@nhs.net
We look forward to supporting your health and wellbeing throughout 2026 and beyond.

Bishop's Close Medical Practice