Skerne Medical Group

07/10/2025

🤗We want to winter proof those most vulnerable and protect you from getting seriously ill this winter by building your immunity ahead of the winter months and preventing hospitalisation for respiratory viruses during the time when you are more at risk.😤

We can offer you all of your eligible vaccinations 💉💉💉💉to protect yourself and your loved ones whilst reducing the pressure on the NHS🌈. We can offer some of these vaccinations as a walk in without the need to book an appointment. Come and see us to find out more:

Childhood Vaccinations 💉 you will be invited to a booked appointment to have your vaccines on time to give you the best protection.

COVID 💉 must be pre-booked to ensure that you are getting the vaccine correctly, whilst we run through some background health questions. Eligibility criteria has changed please check when booking. We have several clinics which we can book you into including some weekends and evenings.

Flu 💉walk in each day from 9am-5:30pm

Pneumonia 💉you can have your vaccine at the same time as your flu vaccination 💉 this is a one off vaccination for most patients when you become 65 years and over

RSV 💉offered to those who are aged 75-79, those aged 80 after 1.9.2024. Also to those that are pregnant. This is usually a one off vaccination.

Shingles 💉 all adults aged 65 years, those aged between 70-79 years, you may need a second dose.

Travel Vaccinations 💉 please complete your travel questionnaire to pre plan when you will need to be vaccinated.

03/10/2025

💉Walk in clinic for your COVID vaccination. Are you available Saturday 4th October between 8:30-10:30am❓❓

❓Where: Trimdon Colliery
🕘 What time: Saturday 4th October, 2025, please use your booking link or walk in. You can also have your Flu Vaccination at the same time to save you attending for a separate appointment.

👨‍👨‍👦 You must be eligible - All adults 75 years & over
😷 Individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months & over

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

02/10/2025

📣 Following our recent Poll you have asked us to continue to provide Cervical Screening Walk in Clinics.

💬 Had your reminder but haven’t had time to book? Pop in during one of our walk in clinics — it only takes a few minutes and could save your life.

📍 Location: Sedgefield Surgery (Harbinson House)
⏰ When:
Thursday 6th November 6:30-7:30pm.
Thursday 27th November 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday 4th December 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday 18th December 6:30-7:30pm

Saturday 6th December 11-12 Noon

No appointment is needed, please present at Reception Front Desk to book yourself in.

Early detection = prevention. Let’s prioritise your health 💙

26/09/2025

💉from 1st October please book an appointment in one of our clinics for your COVID vaccination
❓Where: Sedgefield, Trimdon Colliery & Fishburn
🕘 What time: There are various clinics being held across the sites, please use your booking link or contact Reception to book your appointment. You can also have your Flu Vaccination at the same time to save you attending for a separate appointment.

👨‍👨‍👦 You must be eligible - All adults 75 years & over
😷 Individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months & over

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

26/09/2025

💉from 1st October please drop-in to have your Flu 'only' vaccination
❓Where: Sedgefield or Trimdon Colliery
🕘 What time: between 9-5:30pm Monday - Friday
👨‍👨‍👦 You must be eligible - All Children 2 or 3 yrs on 31.8.2025
😷 At risk suffering from a long term condition
🤱Currently Pregnant
👍65 years and over

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

22/09/2025

18/09/2025

📣 Cervical Screening Walk in Clinic – tonight Thursday 18th September from 6:30-7:30pm!

💬 Had your reminder but haven’t had time to book? Pop in during our walk in clinic — it only takes a few minutes and could save your life.

📍 Location: Sedgefield Surgery (Harbinson House)
⏰ When: Thursday 18th September 6:30-7:30pm. No appointment needed, please present at Reception Front Desk to book yourself in.

Early detection = prevention. Let’s prioritise your health 💙

13/09/2025

🦠UPDATE 🦠
The Children’s Nasal Flu vaccine clinic for 2-3 year olds will finish at 12:30 rather than 1pm today. Our Nursicorn Practitioner Jade still has some vaccines available if you want to pop into Sedgefield surgery before 1230pm!

13/09/2025

🚨Happening Today! 🚨

🎈🎈✨🦄💉 Calling all parents of 2 & 3 year olds! ✨🦄💉🎈🎈

(Born between 1st September 2021 & 31st August 2023)

Our very own magical Nursicorn is here today with a sprinkle of glitter, a dash of magic, and a gentle nasal spray to help protect your little ones from flu. 🌈✨

Drop in anytime between 11am-1pm at Sedgefield Surgery - we have balloons, music and colouring in!

The nasal flu vaccine is quick, safe, and helps keep your children healthy over winter. And don’t worry — no needles, just a little tickle up the nose! 👃✨

Bring your little stars along today to meet the Nursicorn and make their flu protection magical. 🌟

Let’s keep our children safe, happy, and flu-free this winter! ❄️💜

12/09/2025

🦠 Stay Strong This Flu Season! 💉

Hi 2 & 3 yr olds!

(Born between 1st September 2021 - 31st August 2023)

Flu season is here, and we want YOU to stay healthy and happy all winter long. That’s why we’re inviting you to come get your nasal flu vaccine — it’s quick, safe, and helps protect you and your friends from getting sick.

📅 When: Saturday 13th September
📍 Where: Harbinson House, Sedgefield
⏰ Time: 11am - 1pm

There will be stickers and balloons for everyone who gets their vaccine.

Let’s fight the flu together 💪

Watch out for further vaccination clinics for all other eligible patients.

Find out about the children's flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

11/09/2025

Watch this space for details on upcoming Flu 💉and COVID 💉vaccination clinics for eligible patients. Please check the eligibility criteria below.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

09/09/2025

Thank you for attending your appointment. If for any reason you are unable to make it, please contact us on 01740 620300 to allow the appointment to be available for another unwell patient. Alternatively log into your online services and cancel your appointment.