Tennant Street Medical Practice

17/09/2025

We have set up flu clinics starting in October. Don't wait for an invitation! Ring 01642 613331 and book now.

11/09/2025

Don't take the risk - have your child immunised

21/08/2025

Don't forget the practice is closed for the Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. Urgent Care will be open and also your local pharmacy for minor conditions.
Asda Thornaby - 10 am - 4 pm
Asda Portrack - 10 am - 4 pm
Tesco Billingham - 10am - 4 pm
Tesco Durham Road Stockton - 10 am - 4 pm

20/08/2025

You can now get the contraceptive pill from a local pharmacy with no GP appointment needed.
Speak to your local pharmacist, whether you’re looking to start the pill or already taking it.
It’s free, confidential, and no appointment needed – just walk in.
Find your nearest pharmacy at

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription. You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription. Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription You may be able...

13/08/2025

The average waiting time in the call queue for July was 4.1 minutes. We are pleased with that. Obviously some patients wait longer but some wait less than that.
As ever, Monday mornings are the busiest time so if your call is not urgent we advise you to avoid that time.
Don't forget, if you are number 9 or higher in the queue you will be offered a call back.

11/08/2025

05/08/2025

This is a new sexual health hub that opened on the 1st August. It totally replaces the previous one which had many complaints from patients.
It is being run by Hartlepool & Stockton Health which also run the Urgent Care Centre at North Tees and the Out of Hours service which is hosted at Tennant Street and another one in Ingleby Barwick. They have great experience in setting up new clinical services so I am confident patients will see a big improvement.

This service opens on 1st August 2025. Our schedule is:

10/07/2025

Our scores on the doors from patient feedback for June are as follows:
95% rated us good or excellent.
That'll do nicely!
Not everyone gets asked for feedback so for interest purposes we had 3,612 appointments last month.
In June 2024 we had 3,319.

09/07/2025

The practice is supporting an NHS England campaign to cut the cost of SMS messaging. So many patients now prefer to receive information via their phones but each message costs the NHS money. If you use the NHS App (and please do - it's great!) please switch on notifications within the App, you will still receive messages on your phone but it is free to the NHS.
If you press the head icon top right of your screen in the App and scroll down to Notifications you can switch them on.

03/07/2025

The Patient.info forums are now open – come join the conversation.

We’re excited to let you know that the Patient.info community forums are now open again!

The forums have long been a space for people to connect, share experiences, and support each other — and we’re thrilled to reopen that space for you.

Whether you’re navigating a diagnosis, managing long-term symptoms, or simply looking for others who understand what you’re going through, the forums are here for you, 24/7.

You can log in and pick up right where you left off. All of your previous posts and replies are still there — nothing has been lost.

We’ve also made some behind-the-scenes updates to improve your experience, with more to come.

Join us today and be part of a community that listens, shares, and supports.

See you in the forums,
The Patient.info Team

Connect with others who understand what you're going through. Whether you’re managing a new diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for reassurance, our community of patients, carers, and health-conscious individuals is here to help. Browse discussions, ask questions, and share experi...

19/06/2025

You may have heard that weight loss injections will be available from the practice in June. There is however strict criteria for patients who are eligible:
A BMI of over 40. Check your BMI here: https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/calculate-bmi-for-adults
AND FOUR out of the following five conditions:
Hypertension (high blood pressure) treated with medication
Sleep apnoea (confirmed at a sleep clinic)
Type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease (heart disease, vascular disease or stroke)
Hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol)
Please do not ask for an appointment if you are not eligible - we will be unable to prescribe as per NHS regulations.

Check your BMI to find out if you're a healthy weight for your height, and get advice on what to do next. This BMI calculator is for people over 18 years old.

12/06/2025

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/news/buying-unregulated-medication-could-put-you-at-serious-risk/

Information from the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board