Reeth Medical Centre

24/04/2026

02/04/2026

Dear Patients,

We wanted to let you know that Dr Brookes will be retiring on 29 May 2026 to spend more time with his family, and as the NHS has not been able to find a replacement GP, the practice will be permanently closing on that date.

This has been an incredibly hard decision. After many years of working in General Practice, the increasing pressures on small surgeries, alongside personal and family commitments, have made it clear that this is the right time for us to step back. We have thought about this very carefully over a long period, and it is not a step we have taken lightly.

We know this news may feel upsetting and unsettling, especially for those who have been with us for many years and built strong, personal relationships with us and the team. Many of you have trusted us through some of the most important and vulnerable moments in your lives, and we are very aware of how significant this change may feel.

Please be reassured:

You will still have access to GP services – the ICB (Integrated Care Board) is responsible for ensuring that all patients registered here continue to receive NHS GP care.

You do not need to do anything now – your medical records will remain safely within the NHS, and arrangements for your ongoing care will be managed in line with national regulations. Further details will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to say how profoundly grateful we are:

Thank you for allowing us into your lives – to care for you, your children, your parents and sometimes several generations of the same family.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during difficult times for the NHS, especially in recent years when demand and pressures have been so high.

Thank you for the cards, kind words, smiles, and small acts of thoughtfulness that have meant more than you can know on long and challenging days.

It has been a privilege and an honour to serve this community – to share in your joys and milestones, and to support you through illness, loss and uncertainty. The relationships we have built here, and the trust you have placed in us, are something we will always treasure.

With our very best wishes and heartfelt thanks,
Dr Mike and Marie

23/02/2026

Children are heading back to school this week. But is your child well enough to go in?

From sore throats and earaches to high temperatures and tummy bugs – it's not always easy to know what to do.

But the NHS website is here to help. Click for some help and advice.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

04/01/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

01/01/2026

Good news: it’s easy to get your Healthy Choices score and plan.

Take your first little step to healthy!

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz