TBMG - Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group

05/02/2026

📢 Patient Notice – Reduced Appointment Capacity Today
Good morning everyone, Due to staff sickness, our clinical team are very short-staffed today and we have limited appointments available. We encourage patients to submit non-urgent requests online using eConsult: https://tbmg.webgp.com/
We also would like to remind you all of the Pharmacy First Service that is available. For more information please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yc6hre3n
Thank you for understanding 💙

04/02/2026

Looking to register with a GP surgery in Thornaby or Ingleby Barwick? Registering as a new patient is easier than ever with online registrations.

Register with TBMG using this link: https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/A81034/gpregistration/landing

03/02/2026

The local Gluten Free in Stockton‑on‑Tees support group is meeting this Thursday, 5th February 2026 at 10:30am, at the Elmwood Tearooms as usual. If you’re living gluten‑free, newly diagnosed, supporting a family member, or just looking for tips, friendly faces, and great conversation, you’re very welcome to join.

📍 Elmwood Tearooms
53 Darlington Road, Stockton‑on‑Tees, TS18 5EP

02/02/2026

⏰ 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲.
If you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the slot to another patient who needs it.

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
📱 Text link: Use the link in your appointment confirmation text — available 24/7 up to an hour before your appointment.
📞 Phone line: Choose the dedicated cancellation option — no need to wait on hold.
🏥 In person: Pop in and let a member of the team know; we’ll take care of it.

02/02/2026

📣 Happening Today – Stoma Support Group (1pm–3pm)

If you or someone you know is living with a stoma, the Yarm Wellness Stoma Support Group is running today between 1pm and 3pm. It’s a welcoming, peer‑led space for individuals and family members to connect, share experiences, and ask questions.

Support will be available from:
✨ Stoma Support Nurses
✨ Stoma Equipment Manufacturers
✨ Social Prescribers

📍 Yarm Wellness Centre, High Church Wynd, TS15 9BQ
📧 stomasupport@yarmwellness.co.uk
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Please share with anyone who may benefit 💛

26/01/2026

Money worries can have a real impact on your health. Stress about bills or debt often shows up in the body — poor sleep, headaches, low mood, and increased anxiety are all common. It can also make long‑term conditions harder to manage.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP UK) provides practical, compassionate help for anyone struggling with money, employment, or day‑to‑day budgeting. They run friendly local groups and offer one‑to‑one support for people who need it. If you or someone you know could benefit, you can find more info here:

Need help to get out of debt? Getting a job? Managing your money? We provide free services across the UK.

21/01/2026

🌼 We all put things off — but some things deserve a spot on the calendar.

Cervical screening isn’t urgent… until the day it is. And by then, the chance to catch changes early may have already passed.

Many of us delay things that feel uncomfortable or inconvenient. But this one small appointment could protect every plan you haven’t made yet — the holidays you still want to take, the milestones you still want to reach, the ordinary days you still want to enjoy.

If you’ve had your Smear Test invitation, Don’t put it off. Book an appointment.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Go to https://tbmg.webgp.com/ choose "Adult Health Problems", search "Cervical" and fill out the request a smear test form.

19/01/2026

Money worries don’t just affect your bank balance — they can take a real toll on your physical and emotional health. Stress about bills or debt can lead to poor sleep, headaches, low mood, and even make long‑term conditions harder to manage.

If finances are affecting your wellbeing, you’re not alone, and support is available. StepChange is a free, confidential debt advice charity that helps people create realistic plans to get back in control. Many people say that once they speak to StepChange, they feel a huge sense of relief — and that improvement often shows up in their health too.

If you’d like help finding the right support, our Social Prescribing Link Workers are here to guide you. Contact the practice for personalised support from our team of Social Prescribers.

14/01/2026

Cold weather and rising household costs can make winter especially challenging, and it’s not just about staying warm. Feeling isolated or stuck at home can affect both physical and mental health — from low mood and loneliness to increased stress and poorer sleep. Local community spaces are available to provide support.

12/01/2026

January can feel like a real squeeze after the festive season, and many people find themselves feeling stressed about money, routines, and getting back on track. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and there are gentle, practical steps that can help.

A few things that can make a difference:
• Focusing on essential spending first
• Checking what support is available locally this month
• Taking small, manageable steps rather than trying to fix everything at once
• Choosing simple, low‑cost ways to spend time as a family
• Being kind to yourself — this time of year is tough for many

Over the next few posts, we’ll be sharing helpful resources and ideas to help you feel more in control. If you’d like personalised support, our Social Prescribing Link Workers are here to help you find the right services and community groups. Find out more: https://bytespcn.nhs.uk/social-prescribing

07/01/2026

Across the Tees Valley, GP practices tried to send 2.4 million notifications via the NHS App — but only 562,268 were successful. That means 1.8 million of these had to be sent by SMS instead, and every text costs the NHS money.

You can help change that! If you use the NHS App (and if you don’t yet, it’s worth a try!), make sure you’ve got notifications switched on. You’ll still get all the important updates — but at no cost to the NHS.

✅ Tap the person icon (top right) in the app
✅ Scroll to Notifications
✅ Switch them ON

Help us cut NHS costs – Turn on your NHS App notifications! 📲

Get the NHS App: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/