The Galleries Medical Practice

28/07/2025

Today is World Hepatitis Day – a global call to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat. 🦠 Hepatitis can affect anyone, but it’s preventable, treatable, and in many cases, curable.
💛 Know the facts, get tested, and take action:
👉 https://www.worldhepatitisday.org

Patient Info Learning - https://patient.info/digestive-health/hepatitis?utm_source=MSMS
What do you need to know about Hepatitis? - https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-you-need-to-know-about-hepatitis?utm_source=MSMS

25/07/2025

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

💬 Let’s talk openly, support each other, and learn the facts:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/

24/07/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

22/07/2025

📌 A Reminder About Our Community Guidelines 🌟

Thank you to everyone who’s part of our practice Facebook community. To maintain a positive and respectful space for all, please remember our key guidelines:

✅ Respect and Courtesy
We expect all members to engage kindly and respectfully. Personal attacks or disrespectful language will not be tolerated.

🙅‍♂️ Privacy Matters
Please avoid sharing personal medical details here. For individual medical concerns, contact the practice directly.

🚫 No Medical Advice or Urgent Requests
This page is for information and updates only. For appointments, prescriptions, or urgent medical matters, please use the appropriate practice channels or call NHS 111.

By sticking to these guidelines, we ensure the page remains a helpful and supportive resource for everyone.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and for being a valued part of our community.

26/09/2024

Galleries Medical Practice are hosting a coffee morning
Friday 27th September. 9.30pm to 1 pm
All donations raised go to Macmillan Cancer Support

19/07/2024

Our clinical system is down meaning we do not have access to patient medical records this is a city wide problem. Engineers are working on the issue and we hope to have things up and running soon.

Please avoid contacting the practice unless it is an emergency.

We apologise for any inconvenience

25/11/2023

25/11/2023

The forecast predicts low temperatures ❄🥶

A YELLOW Cold-Health Alert has been issued for the North East and is in effect between 24 November at 18:00 to 27 November at 12:00.
Make sure you have enough food and medicine and take measures to reduce draughts in your home.

More info 👇
https://orlo.uk/wHcVo

14/11/2023

So..why do GP receptionists ask so many questions when I'm trying to make an appointment?

This is to get you to the right care at the right time - see more on our latest newsletter here:
https://bit.ly/3sqgVDk

13/10/2023

New data shows that more than 800,000 people were admitted to hospital for urinary tract infections (UTIs) over the last 5 years.

Find out how to spot symptoms and reduce your risk of getting a serious UTI

➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

29/09/2023

Due to Industrial Action, announced by Go North East, the bus station will be closed from 00.30am Saturday 30th September 23 and will reopen as normal on Saturday 7th October 23.

Should you have any queries, please contact Go North East Customer Service on 0191 420 5050.

Thank you for understanding.

13/08/2023

Almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not complete it.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening