Colliery Court Medical Group

04/03/2026

February 2026 Friends and Family Test Results

Thank you to all our patients who provided feedback last month following their appointments. This feedback helps us improve services and feed back positive comments to our staff.

Thinking about your GP practice. Overall, how was your experience of our service?

Very Good 382
Good 72
Neither good nor poor 11
Poor 6
Very poor 5
Don't know 1

25/02/2026

What do parents need to know about measles?

Measles spreads easily and can make children very poorly.

Look out for:
🤒 High fever
😮‍💨 Cough and runny nose
👀 Sore eyes
🔴 A blotchy rash (usually starts on the face and behind the ears)

If you think your child has measles, keep them at home and call your GP or NHS 111.

The MMRV vaccine is the best way to protect them – check they’re up to date.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Library Walks - new upcoming dates (March - May 2026) 🚶🚶‍♀️

Get active with your local library and join a series of free guided walks. Each guided walk will start from a different library and runs 10 – 11am:

👉 3 March - The Word
👉 10 March- Cleadon Park Library
👉 17 March- Jarrow Focus Library
👉 24 March- Boldon and Cleadon Community Library
👉 31 March- Bolon Lane Community Library
👉 14 April - Hebburn Library
👉 21 April- Cleadon Park Library
👉 28 April - Whitburn Community Library
👉 5 May - The Word

Suitable for all to join. To book your place, call The Word on (0191) 427 1818

23/02/2026

For more Information on the Secure Data Environment (SDE) and opt out forms, please visit https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-you/health-advice-and-support/secure-data-environment-for-patients-and-the-public/

We unfortunately do not have access to opt out forms at the surgery, but are expecting some printed leaflets on the SDE which will be available at our front desk once they arrive.

Thank you.

17/02/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or speak to their GP practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

09/02/2026

For the contraceptive pill, please speak to your local pharmacist who can normally prescribe this for you following a confidential consultation.

💊 If you’re currently taking the contraceptive pill or looking to start, you can now pick it up directly from your local pharmacy — no GP appointment needed.

✔️ Fast, private consultations
✔️ Free
✔️ Fully confidential

📍 Find your nearest pharmacy by searching NHS Find a pharmacy

09/02/2026

For contraception advice please book an appointment with our Practice Nurse or access Sexual Health service via https://www.southtynesidesexualhealth.nhs.uk/

Using the Skinny Jab?💉

Oral contraceptives might not work as well.

Consider extra protection like the implant, coil, or condoms.

Speak to a healthcare professional for advice👩‍⚕️

For more information on medicines in pregnancy visit the link in the comments👇

07/02/2026

02/02/2026

January 2026 Friends and Family Test Results

Thank you again to everyone who took part. This feedback helps us improve services and feed back positive comments to our staff.

Thinking about your GP practice. Overall, how was your experience of our service?

Very Good 391
Good 57
Neither good nor poor 13
Poor 2
Very poor 8
Don't know 1