Neasham Road GP Surgery

27/03/2026

20/03/2026

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household
or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.

It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

20/03/2026

Meningitis B vaccination is being offered to those at highest risk from the current outbreak
in Kent.

Check to find out if that includes you.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

18/03/2026

We’re excited to share that Sharon Singh (SPLW) and Wendy Concannon (HWBC) are expanding the WHAM Walk & Talk initiative 🌿

Currently, women meet in South Park for a 45–60 minute walk followed by informal conversation and refreshments. They’ve now secured the park’s Education Centre (free of charge) every Wednesday from 2:00–3:00pm, allowing them to combine the walk with refreshments and structured health & wellbeing sessions.

This new 8-week programme will offer a supportive space for women to:
✨ Access trusted health information
✨ Build personal wellbeing plans
✨ Take part in confidential discussions
✨ Connect with others and grow peer support networks

Participants will be invited via SMS through proactive outreach, with 10 places available for the pilot starting 25 March.

After completing the programme, women can continue with the ongoing Walk & Talk group, while a new cohort begins. The existing WHAM Walk remains open to all for social connection and support 💬

Topics will include menopause, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social connection, purpose (including work/volunteering), and reducing harmful substance use.

If you’d like to know more, feel free to get in touch!

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

06/03/2026

Did you know?

The NHS is struggling under ever increasing costs.

One of these costs which continues to escalate is that of SMS messaging. We use these important messages to contact you about appointments, results and for many other reasons. However, every text message we send comes at a cost!

But there is an alternative! By clicking on this link and downloading the NHS App, this allows us to contact you via the app instead which is FREE:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

If you already have the app, please ensure you turn on notifications as otherwise the messages will automatically revert back to SMS which will cost the NHS money.

This is just one simple step you can take towards supporting your NHS and Darlington PCN

Thank you for your support.

04/03/2026

Please note the surgery is closed this afternoon from 1pm for staff training. For urgent clinical advice, please contact 111. We will re-open as usual tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Thank you

25/02/2026

Did you know there is a Menopause group who meet regularly?

Every Wednesday, South Park at 1pm. Meet at the Clock Tower for a 40 minute walk and talk

23/02/2026

Have you changed your mobile number? Is your email address the same? Please let us know if you have changed any contact details. It is important we can make contact should we need to.

17/02/2026

https://healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/event/healthy-hearts-roadshow/

The Healthy Hearts Roadshow is coming to Darlington! It’s open to everyone, and you don’t need an appointment. Drop in and take a free Healthy Heart Check.

14/02/2026

Information for our patients who require a blood test that has been requested from a hospital outpatient appointment.

These blood tests should not be requested from the Practice.

Contact details to arrange a blood test requested from a hospital appointment are below.

13/02/2026