Herrington Medical Centre

Herrington Medical Centre Hi, please be aware this page is for information only. Any queries please ring the surgery 5842632

❗Medication Recall Notice❗A batch of Ramipril from CRESCENT PHARMA is being recalled due to containing the incorrect med...
11/03/2026

❗Medication Recall Notice❗

A batch of Ramipril from CRESCENT PHARMA is being recalled due to containing the incorrect medication.

If you are taking the Amlodipine in error and currently feel unwell, please seek medical advice.

❗Medication Recall Notice❗Please read below regarding a medication recall for Ramipril 5mg.
10/03/2026

❗Medication Recall Notice❗

Please read below regarding a medication recall for Ramipril 5mg.

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room! Having s*x? Thinking about it? PROTECT YOURSELF against STIs like chla...
10/03/2026

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room!

Having s*x? Thinking about it?

PROTECT YOURSELF against STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

For FREE confidential advice, testing and condoms, visit: https://www.elephant-in-the-room.co.uk/

🦷Does your child have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently? There are 3 ways to find an appointment: ➡️Con...
09/03/2026

🦷Does your child have a dental problem that needs to be treated urgently?

There are 3 ways to find an appointment:
➡️Contact an NHS dentist
➡️Book an appointment at an urgent dental access centre
➡️Contact 111.nhs.uk or call 111

More information can be found at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer!Not sure what to do when your child is unwell?Know when to seek urgent help and whe...
08/03/2026

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer!

Not sure what to do when your child is unwell?

Know when to seek urgent help and when self-care is safest. Download the Healthier Together app!
✅Check your child’s symptoms
✅See easy-to-follow advice with pictures
✅Use a simple traffic light system to know when and where to get help.

Search 🔎 Healthier Together to find out more

If you feel like you need a lift in 2026, why not take a break from alcohol?🍺Sleep better, lose weight and find more ene...
07/03/2026

If you feel like you need a lift in 2026, why not take a break from alcohol?🍺

Sleep better, lose weight and find more energy. Why not give it a go?

Find advice and support to cut down👉www.reducemyrisk.tv

Using the Skinny Jab?💉Oral contraceptives might not work as well.Consider extra protection like the implant, coil, or co...
06/03/2026

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 below👇

https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/leaflets-a-z/glp-1-receptor-agonists/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQTGuFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeodGm2YzvZO9rbmFeUz7y9jDiRewpSbgoIw1QRox51F8I3lxCqoSjYXijMrI_aem_j3q9z3lNimh41Rxf5qon6g

💊 If you’re currently taking the contraceptive pill or looking to start, you can now pick it up directly from your local...
05/03/2026

💊 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

🧠💡 Did You Know?Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our bodies, and while we do need some, there are both good and bad...
04/03/2026

🧠💡 Did You Know?

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our bodies, and while we do need some, there are both good and bad types. Too much bad cholesterol can increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

If you’re aged over 40 or haven’t had a check in the last 5 years, contact your GP surgery to book a quick and simple cholesterol test.

📱 NHS App – Support & Technical IssuesIf you are experiencing technical issues with the NHS App (for example, error mess...
03/03/2026

📱 NHS App – Support & Technical Issues

If you are experiencing technical issues with the NHS App (for example, error messages, or access issues), these are managed directly by the NHS App support team.

Please contact the team using the link below for assistance👇🏼

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAQTG71leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFpV_4rFJrQ1n3r-mbV3TYtku2yRzotbKWpjKZT2lZWB3eafkhZT9bUAb6I0_aem_Bk9ewggbEprbnYUh7A6-Hg

Our practice team is unable to resolve technical issues relating to the app itself.

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🏠 Change of Address & NHS App Access

If you move address and update your details with the surgery, your NHS App access may become disconnected from our practice.

To restore full access, you will need to reapply for the NHS App to be linked to our surgery.
Please visit reception to complete a new application form, and we will process this for you.

Thank you

02/03/2026

Practice workload for February 2026

👨‍⚕️Appointments Attended: 4125
❎ Appointments cancelled: 477
❌❌ Appointments failed to attend::❌❌185
💻E-Consults actioned: 246
💊💊Prescriptions issued: 3641
📞 Calls received: 8864
☎️ Calls made: 2530
⏰ Average queue time: 1m 32s

Address

Philadelphia Lane
Houghton Le Spring
DH44LE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:20am - 12pm
1:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+441915842632

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