Pinfold Medical Practice

03/02/2026

💛 Carers, it’s time to take a little time to fill up your cup 💛

Bishop Auckland College is offering free pamper sessions (manicure or pedicure) for registered Carers with Durham County Carers Support. Guided by skilled students, these sessions are a wonderful way to relax, recharge, and connect with others. ☕💅

📍 Where: Bishop Auckland College
🗓 When: Thursday 5th February | 10:00am – 12:00pm (first Thursday of every month, term time only)

After your pampering session, enjoy light refreshments and a friendly chat with other Carers.

✨ Limited spaces - first come, first served! Register early to secure your spot.

📞 For more info: https://dccarers.org/events/pamper-sessions-with-intergeneration-activities/

03/02/2026

We are currently experiencing a power cut, all systems including phones are down.
if you require medical advice please call 111.

29/01/2026

📸 We are on the look out for local photographers 📸

Our new waiting room is well under way, we would love to give some local photographers the opportunity to showcase and advertise their work while giving our patients some beautiful local photographs to look at.

If you think this would interest you and would like to find out more please free to contact Tracy at the surgery

28/01/2026

⚠️ Product Recall Alert ⚠️

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula in the UK due to the presence of cereulide toxin.

Check your product and do not use if affected. Follow official guidance for returns or disposal. This can be found on Food Standards Agency website.

27/01/2026

The practice will be closed today from 12.30pm for mandatory staff training, we will be open as usual from 8am tomorrow, Apologies for any inconvenience.

14/01/2026

🏨Building for Your Future: Upgrade Work to Begin at Pinfold Medical Practice🏨

2 New consulting rooms on the way – we thank you for your patience during construction.

We are excited to share that the next phase of our practice improvement plan is about to begin. Following our recent announcement about securing funding for two new multi-purpose consulting rooms, we can now confirm that the building work will commence on Friday, January 16th 2026.

This development is a key part of our commitment to enhancing your care. The new rooms will allow us to safely isolate patients with infectious conditions, host more specialist services locally, and provide better facilities for training the next generation of doctors.

Minimising Disruption⚠️
We understand that building work can be inconvenient. Please be assured that every possible step will be taken to keep disruption and noise to a minimum. Our contractors will follow strict working hours and site management protocols.

The practice will remain fully open and operational throughout this period, and all our usual services will continue. Our team will be on hand to guide you as needed, and signage will be in place to ensure safe and clear access to the building.

We kindly ask for your understanding and patience while this important upgrade is completed. The short-term inconvenience will lead to long-term benefits for our entire community, including:

Infection Control: They will function as dedicated hot/isolation rooms for patients with infectious diseases, helping to keep everyone safe.
Futureproofing: This upgrade prepares us for any future pandemic needs, ensuring we can safely see patients on-site when necessary.
Expanding Services: The additional space will enable us to host more specialist staff, bringing a wider range of care closer to home in our rural community.
Medical student placement: Furthermore, these facilities will greatly support our medical student placements. We value the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm they bring to the practice, and this will enhance their training experience with us.
We are enormously grateful for your support as we make these vital improvements to our practice. We look forward to welcoming you into our enhanced facilities later this year.

For any immediate queries, please contact the practice as usual.

03/01/2026

24/12/2025

All the staff would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to drop cards and gifts for us, we have had some truly heartwarming messages.

We would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New year

24/12/2025

The practice will be open today from 8.30-12.30
2pm -6pm

19/12/2025

If you are over 65 and have not yet had your flu vaccination, we have a limited supply left and our nurses have availability next week,
Call reception to book in.

14/12/2025

If your child is struggling with earache, your local pharmacist could help.

Pharmacists can give advice and treatments for earache and can also direct you to other medical help if necessary.

Think Pharmacy First

11/12/2025