East Durham Medical Group

19/11/2025

Today we said goodbye to our lovely Social Prescribing Link Worker, Emilie😢 Wishing you all the best as you embark on your new venture! May it bring you success, joy, and fulfilment. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you and you will be missed massively🥰

14/11/2025

We are collecting donations of non perishable items for our Christmas hampers to donate to families who are experiencing food poverty this Christmas. We are also looking for hygiene products and toys in good condition. You can drop off any donations at any of our surgeries - Wingate, Wheatley Hill, Thornley, Kelloe, Horden and Peterlee. We also have a collection box in Roseby Road. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

14/11/2025

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22/10/2025

The surgery will be closed from 12:30 pm tomorrow 23/10/25 and will reopen at 8:00 am Friday 24/10/25 for training . Please ring 111 for urgent advice

01/10/2025

You may have seen in the press today changes to GP Practice Services taking effect from 1st October. Please see below for a quick glance of What You Can Expect and How You Can Help.

For more detailed information please visit NHS England ⬇️
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/practice-guidelines-you-and-your-general-practice/

22/09/2025

⚠️If you have cough or cold symptoms please use a face mask in waiting area and during your appointment to prevent spread of viral infections this Autumn and Winter⚠️You will be offered one if you don’t have any . Thankyou for your cooperation 🙏

28/08/2025

Are you struggling for food? Here are some option for free/cheap meals that we have put together.
You can also utilise:
- Too good to go - Surplus food for a reduced cost
- Olio app - Free food from shops due to short dates
- The bread and butter thing - Surplus food for a reduced cost
- Kids eat free - Promotion for families to help with the cost of living (Check with the restaurant/café).
- Your local pantry- Members pay a small subscription of a few pounds a week, and in return can choose groceries worth many times more, often saving up to £1,000 a year on shopping bills.

Please speak to your local Social prescribing team for more advice and support for things like food packages, supermarket vouchers, budgeting, maximising benefits and finances.

28/08/2025

Today is the day
Pop along to wingate community centre !

Join us on the 28th August at Wingate Community Association for our summer festival!! We'll have games, a bouncy castle, a DJ, and snacks provided by Robinsons Wingate! Also very grateful to have Doug Langhan singing for us from 12pm! We also have staff on site for any health advice and to provide mini health checks. We would love to have you there 😁🥳🎶

26/08/2025

We are having significant computer problems in Wingate today causing massive delays. Please be patient as we are working to resolve this. We apologise for the inconvenience this can cause all day today.

22/08/2025

We are less than a week away from our Family festival! Guaranteed fun and full bellies! A special visit from Peppa Pig and a chance to speak to health professionals on health promotion ! No booking necessary. And free food provided by our local butchers - Robinson’s

Join us on the 28th August at Wingate Community Association for our summer festival!! We'll have games, a bouncy castle, a DJ, and snacks provided by Robinsons Wingate! Also very grateful to have Doug Langhan singing for us from 12pm! We also have staff on site for any health advice and to provide mini health checks. We would love to have you there 😁🥳🎶

22/08/2025

⚠️The Surgery will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday - 25th August . If you have a urgent medical need please ring 111 ⚠️