TBMG - Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group

TBMG - Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group Welcome to TBMG (Thornaby & Barwick Medical Group) A General Medical Practice providing Primary Care

Find local support for carers this Carers’ Rights Day – Thursday 20 November 2025. The theme is “Know your rights, use y...
13/11/2025

Find local support for carers this Carers’ Rights Day – Thursday 20 November 2025. The theme is “Know your rights, use your rights.” and is about raising awareness of the rights unpaid carers are entitled to and helping them get the support and recognition they deserve. 💙

Unpaid carers have key rights to ensure they receive the support and protection they need, including:
• The right to unpaid Carer’s Leave
• The right to request flexible working
• The right to be identified as a carer by your GP practice
• The right (and choice) to request a free flu jab
• Protection against discrimination and harassment
• The right to request a Carer’s Assessment
• The right to be consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital

📍 Join Stockton-on-Tees Adult Carers’ Support Service on Carers’ Rights Day!

Staff will be available to answer questions, share information, and offer hot drinks and cakes. ☕🍰

🕙 Where to find them:
📌 Stockton Market Stall, Dovecot Street – 10am to 2pm
📌 Thornaby Market Stall, Thornaby Library – 10am to 2pm
📌 The Wellbeing Hub, Wellington Square, Stockton – Drop-in 9.30am to 4pm
📌 North Tees Hospital – 10am to 2pm

Questions?
📞 Contact the Adult Carers’ Support Service: 01642 524494
📧 Email: carerssupport@stockton.gov.uk

🌸 Women’s Health EventSaturday, 22nd November 18th, join a special Women’s Health Event Women are invited to a warm and ...
12/11/2025

🌸 Women’s Health Event

Saturday, 22nd November 18th, join a special Women’s Health Event
Women are invited to a warm and welcoming space to discuss important health topics, including:

🌸 Menopause
🌸 Contraception
🌸 Cervical screening (Smear Tests)
🌸 Breast Exams

📣 See poster and please share this with women in your lives.

12/11/2025

TBMG Patient Participation Group (PPG) – Our Patient Participation Group met yesterday evening, here’s a quick round-up of the discussions we had:

✅ We discussed how we have extended eConsult hours — now available 8am to 6.30pm on weekdays to help tackle phone queues.

✅ Based on PPG feedback, our website now showcases the full range of roles in the practice, so you can see who’s who and understand why you might see a different healthcare professional.

💚 We heard from our Social Prescribing team (MIND) about the support available for wellbeing, loneliness, and community connection.

🕐 We also discussed Enhanced Access (evening and weekend appointments) and how local practices are working together to offer more choice.

💻 Plus, we’re planning an interactive digital session to help make online services even easier to use.

Read the full update on our website: https://tbmg.nhs.uk/ppg-updates

Want to get involved?
Join our Patient Participation Group and help shape how we deliver care at TBMG. It’s a friendly way to share ideas, give feedback, and make a difference in your community - https://tbmg.nhs.uk/ppg-updates

You can do 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 more than just ask for an appointment through eConsult, without the need to wait on hold – eConsult let...
11/11/2025

You can do 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 more than just ask for an appointment through eConsult, without the need to wait on hold – eConsult lets you send your request online, any time during working hours. It helps free up the phones for people who can’t get online easily.

✅ Get help for non-urgent medical problems
✅ Discuss test results
✅ Request a sick note (fit note)
✅ Ask questions about your medication
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Request a GP letter or medical report
✅ Book a smear test
✅ Ask for a vaccine or injection

🕗 Available Monday to Friday, 8am–6.30pm – So you can free up your lunch break, well... for lunch, and submit a quick and simple request that comes straight to your practice team.

👉 Give it a try here: https://tbmg.webgp.com/

If you or someone you know has a learning disability and are aged 14 and over, they're eligible for a learning disabilit...
10/11/2025

If you or someone you know has a learning disability and are aged 14 and over, they're eligible for a learning disability health check and action plan.

Check out our network resource hub, that helps individuals to better understand what learning disability reviews entail:
https://bytespcn.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities

Contact the practice to request an annual review.

06/11/2025

Join us at Thornaby Central Library on Tuesday 18 November from 9.30am in a safe space for open conversation about life and death. No agenda, no religious ties, not a support group or teaching session. Just people coming together to share thoughts, experience in a supportive environment. Come and join us for tea, cake and conversation. For further information contact the library on 01642 528117 or visit https://tinyurl.com/384stnfk.

We recently ran our very first Group Diabetes Medication Review at the practice, led by Dr Veeramasuneni and our Diabete...
06/11/2025

We recently ran our very first Group Diabetes Medication Review at the practice, led by Dr Veeramasuneni and our Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Anu. It was such an inspiring event — seeing a (virtual) room full of patients come together to understand their diabetes better and take steps toward feeling healthier.

Group sessions aren’t just a new trend — they’re a friendly, supportive way for people to learn together. When patients share a room, conversations happen that don’t always come up in one-to-one appointments. People ask questions, swap tips, and often leave feeling more confident and hopeful.

During the session, we covered:
• The basics: what diabetes is and how it affects your body.
• How insulin works: how day-to-day choices can help balance it.
• Medications: what they do, how to take them safely, and when adjustments might be needed.
• Practical lifestyle tips: food, exercise, sleep, and stress management strategies that really make a difference.
• Understanding your numbers: HbA1c, blood glucose readings, and what they mean for you.
• Encouragement: diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right support, many people can improve their control — and for some, even reach remission.

The feedback from patients was fantastic. Many said they felt more informed, more supported, and more hopeful. A lot mentioned how helpful it was to learn alongside others who are on the same journey — it made everything feel less intimidating and easier to understand.

The room was full of support, and thoughtful discussion. People shared experiences, asked questions, and left with a renewed sense of understanding and confidence.

This is just the beginning! We’re excited to run more sessions and continue helping our patients in Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick take control of their diabetes with knowledge, support, and community.

05/11/2025

⏰ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗙𝗹𝘂 & 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Don’t forget to protect yourself this winter! If you’re eligible for a flu or COVID-19 vaccine, you can request it online—no need to wait on the phone.

👉 How to Book:

Between 8am - 6.30pm:
Go to https://tbmg.webgp.com/
Click “Sick notes, tests or routine requests”
Select “Vaccination or injection request”

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲? Aged 65+, pregnant, living in a care home, carers, health conditions, or frontline health/social care workers

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲? Aged 75+, weakened immune system, or living in a care home

If you would prefer to call or pop in, of course you can still do this.

Stay protected this winter—book your vaccine today!

We’re looking for patients from Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG).Our PPG helps...
04/11/2025

We’re looking for patients from Thornaby and Ingleby Barwick to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

Our PPG helps us understand what matters most to you, share ideas, and improve the services we provide together.

If you’d like to get involved or find out more, visit 👉 https://tbmg.nhs.uk/patient-participation-group

🩵 We’d love your input!

💗 Wear It Pink Day 2025 💗Yes — that’s definitely Schloer, not wine 🍇And yes — it was absolutely during our lunch break 😇...
24/10/2025

💗 Wear It Pink Day 2025 💗

Yes — that’s definitely Schloer, not wine 🍇
And yes — it was absolutely during our lunch break 😇

All in the name of a brilliant cause — raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer Now 💗

There were baked treats, some questionable quiz answers, and plenty of pink! Thank you to everyone who joined in and donated 💕

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

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