Bowburn, Belmont & Sherburn Surgeries

08/02/2026

“Quit smoking this year. If you keep trying you will get there.”
Former smoker John had a heart attack from smoking - but he’s never felt better after quitting.
Stopping smoking gives life back. Contact the surgery to chat with one of our smoking cessation advisors today.

06/02/2026

10% of people in the UK suffer with heartburn every week and treat it with over-the-counter medication. Smoking, caffeine and fatty foods are some of the things that can make it worse so it is worth making some lifestyle changes. But if you suffer with persistent heartburn for 3 weeks or more, it’s time to get checked out by your GP!

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Weekend checklist: did you receive a cervical screening invite? Please open it and book. Early action saves lives.

03/02/2026

Unfortunately in January we had 97 missed appointments at our Bowburn surgery and 130 missed appointments at our Belmont and Sherburn surgeries. ❗️

Please remember, if you can’t attend your appointment, please let us know so we can provide it to another patient who may need it. 🩺

If you are struggling with appointments and need help with your appointment management, please contact the surgery and our Care Co-Ordination team will be in touch to help. 📆

02/02/2026

Oesophageal cancer. Difficult to say and difficult to swallow – it's cancer of the food pipe. Other symptoms include sickness, a hoarse voice, chest pain… find out more from so you know when to visit your GP 👉 bit.ly/4jPym6l

01/02/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

31/01/2026

Breast screening services are more accessible than ever. As well as hospitals, mobile screening vans are available in convenient community locations, such as supermarket car parks. Don't put off your appointment, early diagnosis saves lives.

29/01/2026

The challenge of is coming to an end. Or is it…? Why not carry on longer and continue to reap the rewards of lower blood pressure and cholesterol, better sleep, weight loss, and reduced risk of cancer.

27/01/2026

Did you know there are many different types of dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies are four of the most common forms of dementia, and they can all affect people differently.

This is our guide to a few of the most common symptoms for each illness.

Dementia looks different for everyone, so a person’s symptoms may not look exactly as they are described here.

However by knowing the signs, we can make sure that we don’t brush off or ignore some of these lesser-known symptoms, to help everyone with dementia get a crucial early diagnosis.

Save this post for later, and if you’d like more info visit our website or give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

27/01/2026

Cervical screening (smear tests) can help prevent cervical cancer. If your test is overdue, book it this week.