Gainford Medical Practice

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

📣What's on this Autumn at the Family Hub Barnard CastleCounty Durham Family Hubs
03/09/2026

📣What's on this Autumn at the Family Hub Barnard Castle
County Durham Family Hubs

🌟 Teesdale Day Clubs 🌟Teesdale Day Clubs offer a fantastic range of activities, events and opportunities to meet others ...
21/08/2026

🌟 Teesdale Day Clubs 🌟

Teesdale Day Clubs offer a fantastic range of activities, events and opportunities to meet others in the local community.

From social gatherings and outings to fun activities and special events, there’s something for everyone. 💙

Why not find out what’s coming up and get involved?

Visit their page to find out more- Teesdale Day Clubs

💙 Put it by the loo. Don't put it off. 💙Bowel cancer screening is quick, simple and can be completed in the privacy of y...
21/08/2026

💙 Put it by the loo. Don't put it off. 💙

Bowel cancer screening is quick, simple and can be completed in the privacy of your own home.

If you receive an NHS bowel cancer screening kit through the post, please complete it as soon as possible and return it using the prepaid envelope provided.

Bowel cancer screening can help detect signs of cancer at an early stage, when treatment is often more effective. It can also identify changes that may need further investigation before cancer develops.

Gainford Surgery is supporting the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and encouraging all eligible patients to take up their screening invitation.

✅ Put it by the loo
✅ Don't put it off
✅ Complete your kit and return it

If you're eligible for bowel cancer screening and have not received your kit, or need a replacement, contact the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 60 60.

For more information, scan the QR code or visit: www.nhs.uk/bowel-screening

19/08/2026

Do you often wish you had someone to go for a walk with?? Would you like to get out more in the fresh air, but need encouragement and company? This is a great opportunity to walk & talk with the lovely Sue - she's one of our Trustees here at Teesdale Day Clubs, and well known for her gentle exercise groups and informal walks - and she's offered to be a walk guide for us on 22nd August.

If you'd like to join Sue please get in touch with Jenny at [email protected] or PM us on Messenger - and reserve your place.

Meeting time is 10am at the Working Mans Club in Middleton-in-Teesdale in the car park. Bring your own drink and snacks for the walk (we advise plenty of water to drink!).
You are also invited to join Sue for a cuppa and more chat afterwards at one of the many lovely local cafes - this will be on a 'buy your own cuppa' basis, so please also bring some ££.
The walk itself is free to join as we're funded through the Durham Community Action's QUIT project - but you will need to have your own transport to get there.

Stout shoes are also a good idea even though it's been so dry...please come prepared!!

13/08/2026

Would you like to use the NHS App, but need someone to manage it for you?

Are you a parent or carer who supports someone to manage their health?

Did you know 'Proxy Access' is a way for family, carers and parents to use the NHS App on someone else's behalf?

You both need to be registered at the same practice, and the level of access can be tailored to individual need.

To find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/health-services-for-someone-else-family-carer-access/how-to-get-family-carer-access-adults/
or speak to your GP to request access.

13/08/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW

We are recruiting a PCN Nursing Associate to join our team.

You will be a registered Nursing Associate, and will have completed your Foundation Degree. You will work as part of a Primary Care Network/GP practice multidisciplinary team, providing safe, person centred care to improve the health of our population.

For more information (and details of other live vacancies) and to apply...

https://ddhf.co.uk/careers/

Closing date: 29th July 2026

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on the care you recei...
13/08/2026

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on the care you received from us by visiting www.cqc.org.uk/sye or by calling 03000 616161

12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse!

We probably shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care. Remember, your normal sunglasses may look great, but they won't cut it.

Follow the link to learn more about how to watch the eclipse safely!

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/

📢 August Bank Holiday – Order Your Medication in Good Time 💊With the upcoming August Bank Holiday, we would like to remi...
07/08/2026

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

With the upcoming August 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.

Request repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, find trusted health information and more in the NHS App.The NHS App i...
30/07/2026

Request repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, find trusted health information and more in the NHS App.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to see your test results, appointment notes and messages about your care.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

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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