Gainford Medical Practice

Gainford Medical Practice Family doctor surgery in Gainford, Co. Durham looking after local community

🌟 Looking for a friendly place to socialise, stay active, or try something new? 🌟At Teesdale Day Clubs, there's somethin...
05/06/2026

🌟 Looking for a friendly place to socialise, stay active, or try something new? 🌟

At Teesdale Day Clubs, there's something for everyone! From fun activities, crafts, and community events they bring people together in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Go along, make new friends, enjoy great company, and get involved in the fantastic range of activities they offer.

Visit Teesdale Day Clubs on Facebook to find out more or visit their website www.teesdaledayclubs.org.uk

05/06/2026

Carer Wellbeing Walks 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

We’re pleased to be partnering with Durham County Council Thrive Leisure to offer a series of Carer Wellbeing Walks during Carers Week 2026, details below. Each walk will last around 60 minutes and offers a relaxed opportunity to connect with other Carers, enjoy some fresh air, and share experiences. You’re warmly invited to join us at the leisure centre for tea or coffee. If you’re unable to take part in the walk, you’re still very welcome to pop into the leisure centre for a friendly chat. Places are limited to 20 per walk, and those you care for are very welcome to join you, limited to one guest per Carer. We kindly ask that dogs are not brought along.

📆 Monday 8th June
📌 Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DS
⏰10am -12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Wednesday 10th June
📌 Louisa Centre, Stanley, DH9 0TE
⏰ 10am – 12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Thursday 11th June
📌 Peterlee Leisure Centre, St Cuthberts Road, Peterlee, SR8 1AF
⏰ 10am – 12 noon (walk 10.30am-11.30)

📆 Friday 12th June
📌 Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham, DH1 1SW
⏰ 12.30pm – 2.30pm (walk 1pm – 2pm)

To help us plan, please register your interest using the link below—we’d love to see you there! No booking is required if you are just coming along to the leisure centre for a chat. Register your interest here https://forms.office.com/e/kfY3yXTETk

04/06/2026

Good afternoon, It looks like we are all experiencing a power outage in parts of Gainford today.
This is affecting phone lines so you will be unable to get through at present.
Please remember if it is urgent or an emergency the 111 or 999 service are available.
Apologies for the inconvenience.

Wellbeing garden news.Huge thanks to Teesdale Shed for their great work today. They built us 3 new raised beds, a pottin...
21/05/2026

Wellbeing garden news.
Huge thanks to Teesdale Shed for their great work today. They built us 3 new raised beds, a potting bench and also installed a pond with support from volunteers Wendy and George.
It's looking great and ready to welcome more customers! We have sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
If you're interested in joining in and a registered patient, please contact Eleanor at the surgery.
Many thanks also to Mole Valley Farmers Piercebridge and Sam Turners Piercebridge for your generous donations of wood, compost and plants.

The Healthier Together app provides trusted NHS advice for parents, carers, and young people, helping you know when to c...
20/05/2026

The Healthier Together app provides trusted NHS advice for parents, carers, and young people, helping you know when to care at home and when to seek help.

✅ Easy-to-follow guidance
✅ Symptom checkers
✅ Local services info

Download today and feel more confident about your family’s health:
🔗 https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk

💚This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’re proud to support the campaign 💚Mental health matters every singl...
14/05/2026

💚This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’re proud to support the campaign

💚Mental health matters every single day. A conversation, a check-in, or simply showing kindness can make a bigger difference than we realise. This week is about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and reminding everyone that it’s okay to ask for help.

💚We are selling green pin badges at reception this week with all money raised going to Mind

📢 May Bank Holiday – Order Your Medication in Good Time 💊With the upcoming May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind all...
13/05/2026

📢 May Bank Holiday – Order Your Medication in Good Time 💊

With the upcoming May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind all patients to plan ahead and request their prescriptions in good time.

Every year, we see a high number of prescription requests placed over the bank holiday weekend, with patients expecting them to be ready for collection on Tuesday. Unfortunately, as the surgery is closed during the holiday period, we are unable to process these requests until we reopen.

⏳ Please remember:
Prescriptions are ready 3 working days after they have been issued — not from the date they are ordered.

✅ To avoid delays or running out of medication:
• Check your medication in advance
• Order in good time to allow for processing time
• Take note of the bank holiday closure dates

📅 Please refer to the attached image for guidance on ordering and collection timelines.

Thank you for your understanding and helping us ensure everyone receives their medication safely and on time.

11/05/2026

Important Patient Notice

We are currently experiencing electrical issues at the surgery which may affect our phones, computers, and some appointments today.

Our team is working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Please be patient with staff while services may be slower than usual.

We will post updates here as soon as we have more information.

Thank you for your understanding.

Address

DL2 3
Darlington
DL23

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441325730204

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