Silloth Group Medical Practice

21/12/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will only have one GP in the building tomorrow and Tuesday meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will only have one GP in the building today meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

04/12/2025

In a cosy little bathroom on a cold icy night,
Stood a green fuzzy someone in the soft frosty light.
He opened his cupboard and muttered, “Oh dear…
It’s time to get ready — winter’s nearly here!”

So take their advice (though they grumble a lot):
Keep your medicine cabinet sensibly stocked.
For sniffles and sore throats and aches that appear,
A few simple remedies can help you this year.

A quick little check — that’s all you need do.
Stay winter-ready, stay well… and look after you. 💚💙✨

02/12/2025

Due to sickness we will only have one GP in the building today meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

21/11/2025

Due to circumstances we will only have one Practitioner in the building today meaning our appointments are very limited. Please can we ask that you only contact the surgery with URGENT conditions only. The pharmacy can treat a number of ailments and 111 is also available to give medical advice.
Thank you for your understanding.
https://111.nhs.uk

17/11/2025

Join Living Well Coach Sarah this Tuesday for a stroll in Silloth.

13/11/2025

⚠️🌧️ Stay safe out there - After a night of heavy rain across - there are instances of flooding and surface water on many roads out there.

As advised by Cumbria Police if you are traveling today, please do so with caution and listen to travel updates. Do not drive through flood water if coming across flooding – take an alternative route. Stay tuned to your local channels for updates.

🌧️ If it is not safe for you to travel to health or care appointments today, please contact your provider to let them know so they can advise accordingly — your safety comes first.

🌧️ With the adverse weather conditions, some practices may also experience staff travel difficulties today. You may wish to keep an eye on your local practice’s channels for any updates on their services, related to staff and appointments.

For updates on road closures visit 👀:
Cumberland Council / Westmorland and Furness Council

Find out more about the multi-agency response at:
https://www.news.cumbria.police.uk/news/multi-agency-response-continues-to-deal-with-effects-of-surface-water-flooding-in-cumbria

If you are experiencing any weather related issues please see a list of agency contacts at: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/police-forces/cumbria-constabulary/areas/campaigns/campaigns/weather-safety/

& Check for flood warnings and alerts at:
https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings

💙💚🌧️

12/11/2025

Due to staff training the surgery will be closed from 1pm today and will re-open again at 8am tomorrow morning.

If you need urgent medical help during this time please contact NHS111 by calling ‘111’ or you can also visit: www.111.nhs.uk. This is available 24/7 to seek support for your symptoms. Always call 999 in an emergency if someone is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk.

We appreciate your patience and co-operation. This protected learning time (PLT) is very important to the surgery as it allows our staff time for training, education, further development and allows practitioners to keep up to date with best practice to help continuously improve our patient care and services.

10/11/2025

Are you a parent to be or have a baby or toddler?

BABY WEEK - 14th-20th November

Learn more about the groups and support available to you during Baby Week. From taster sessions of baby massage, introduction to first aid for babies, to a Baby Shower for expectant parents, there is loads going on all for free or low cost.

05/11/2025

OCTOBER NO SHOWS – A Shared Concern

We understand that life gets busy and plans can change. However, we were deeply concerned to see that 49 patients did not attend their appointments last month without letting us know.

At a time when we are already facing significant pressure—currently operating with one fewer GP—every missed appointment has a real impact. These unused slots could have been offered to other patients in need of care, helping us reduce waiting times and ease the strain on our team.

If you no longer need your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. You can cancel by:
- Calling the practice
- Using the NHS App
- Replying to the reminder text (if you receive one)

Your support makes a genuine difference. By keeping us informed, you help us care for more people and keep the practice running smoothly for everyone.

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

05/11/2025

There are many many things that frustrate us and potentially make us angry...

- Bad weather and politics.
- Waiting and delays.
- Being behind someone driving slower than you want to drive.
- Being in front of someone who’s practically on your bumper when you are driving the speed limit.
- Endless advert breaks on online videos now (“Skip ad”), including everyone promoting things within the videos themselves too... “today’s video is brought to you by Dr Drake Ramoray.”
- & perceived patronising posts on social media that talk about what makes us frustrated and angry. 🤔

Anyway, the point we’re making is that sometimes all this can understandably build up - and occasionally, that frustration ends up being taken out on the people who are just trying to help.

It really saddens us that in recent weeks, some GP practices have reported incidents where members of staff - particularly reception teams - have experienced abuse and threatening behaviour from patients. This behaviour is unacceptable, and practices will respond accordingly to protect their teams. In serious cases, practices have the right to remove patients from their list if they are violent or abusive.

We completely understand that everyone can feel anger or frustration at times - healthcare can be especially stressful for both patients and staff. But at the end of the day, we’re all human.

And yes, this should absolutely work both ways. Healthcare staff should treat patients fairly, kindly, and respectfully too. If you have concerns about your care, there are formal complaints routes to raise them safely and effectively - abusive behaviour is never the right route.

This message doesn’t just apply to GP practices - it includes all wider healthcare teams: dentists, opticians, pharmacists, hospital staff, community services, and everyone working hard to support patients across our area.

Maybe technology and outside factors have changed our patience, concentration, and expectations, but unfortunately not everything can be instant. Healthcare teams are working hard to provide the best care possible in a system under huge pressure.

So, in a world where so many things seem to be sadly increasing in cost, remember - kindness is still free to share. 💚💙