Tennant Street Medical Practice

26/03/2026

Pharmacy opening hours over Easter:
Good Friday:
Asda Thornaby - 10 am - 4 pm
Asda Portrack - 10 am - 4 pm
Newham Pharmacy - 2 pm - 5 pm
Tesco Billingham - 2 pm - 5 pm
Morrisons Teesside Park - 9 am - 5 pm
Easter Sunday:
Boots Norton - 2 pm - 5 pm
Boots Thornaby Medical Centre - 10 am - 1 pm
Newham Pharmacy - 2 pm - 5 pm
Easter Monday:
Asda Thornaby - 10 am - 4 pm
Asda Portrack - 10 am - 4 pm
Newham Pharmacy - 2 pm - 5 pm
Tesco Billingham - 2 pm - 5 pm

25/03/2026

Don't forget we are closed on both Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Don't forget to order your medication in good time.
I hope those of you who are off have a lovely break :)

19/03/2026

March 2026 – Meningitis B Concerns
We are aware of recent media coverage and discussions regarding the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine, and that patients have begun contacting the practice with queries.
We would like to clarify the current position within the NHS.
At present, there is no MenB vaccination programme for adults available as part of the NHS vaccination schedule. Unfortunately, this means the practice is unable to offer the vaccine to adult patients.
The MenB vaccine was introduced into the routine childhood immunisation schedule on 1 May 2015. As a result:
• Teenagers and young adults born before 1 May 2015 will not have received the MenB vaccine as part of the routine schedule.
• The MenB vaccine is now routinely offered to babies at:
o 8 weeks
o 12 weeks
o 12 months
• Eligible children will be automatically invited for vaccination as part of their routine immunisations.
If you have concerns about meningitis symptoms or believe someone may be unwell, please seek urgent medical advice.
For further information about meningitis and vaccinations, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/
Thank you for your understanding.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

12/03/2026

This month our patients scored us at 95.7% for either good or excellent care.

18/02/2026

https://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/government-launches-new-campaign-boost-vaccination-and-protect-children?utm_source=national_health_executive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_newsletter&dm_i=7N27,2J6T9,G97R3,5I09S,1,0,0,0

It is vital that we have our children vaccinated to prevent spread of serious childhood illnesses. Some parents do not have their children vaccinated and this is creating enormous problems - including the very recent Measles outbreak in London.

The government has launched a new nationwide childhood immunisation campaign urging parents to vaccinate their children, as case

11/02/2026

So the scores on the doors for January from our patients:
94% scored us good or excellent.
There were 500 replies so we are delighted with that.

11/02/2026

09/01/2026

🔵New vaccine added to the routine immunisation schedule🔵

Starting 1 January 2026, children will be offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the routine immunisation schedule. This combined vaccine provides protection against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox (varicella). Please see attached leaflet with QR code linkhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6933124b5b5198836f304153/UKHSA-MMRV-poster-WEB.pdf

30/12/2025

Just another reminder we are closed on New Years Day but will be open as usual on Friday 2nd January 2026.
A happy New Year to all our patients from the practice team.

24/12/2025

For November 94.7% of patients gave us top rating in our monthly feedback