Distington Surgery

18/12/2025

Holidays can be some of the toughest days for older people. That's why our phone lines are open every day of the year.

Call our Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm for information and advice on a range of topics from benefits to care homes.

Or for a friendly chat, call The Silver Line Helpline on 0800 4 70 80 90. We provide friendship and conversation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find out how we're there when older people need us most:
https://bit.ly/3DbaFEv

17/12/2025

Please can everyone insure if they have ordered medication early for Christmas, can they please come and collect it as we are running out of space to store them.
Thank you!

17/12/2025

Simple steps you can take to stop the spread of flu.

• Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
• Dispose of the tissue in a bin – catch it, bin it, kill it!
• Wash your hands regularly!
• Clean and disinfect surfaces after use.
• Use soap and water and wash for at least 20 seconds.

Remember you may be eligible for a free flu vaccine to find out more, or to book, visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs.../pharmacies/book-flu-vaccination/

16/12/2025

We're back at the Senhouse Centre today (Tuesday 16th December) until 4:30pm! Whatever you need, come and talk to us. You’ll always get a warm welcome 💚

Our walk-in support is available at the Senhouse Centre throughout December between 9:30am–4:30pm on the following dates:
• Tue 16th
• Thu 18th
• Fri 19th
• Tue 23rd
• Tue 30th
• and Fri 2nd January

(Then, from 6th January, we're here EVERY Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:30am–4:30pm!)

15/12/2025

We are struggling with clinician capacity over the next 3 weeks due to planned and unexpected staff absence. Please consider whether your request is urgent or necessary when thinking about ringing or submitting an online consultation.
For common ailments, your local pharmacy may be able to help. Thank you for your support.

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

We are struggling with appointment capacity today due to staff shortages from sickness. Please could we ask that if you do not have an urgent issue for today, consider ringing or submitting an online consultation on another day. Thank you for your support.

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

From the music we make to the stories we write, to the images we create: every piece of art is an opportunity to challenge violence, patriarchy, and silence. This 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, we honour survivors and commit to creating spaces, on and off stage, that are safe, equal, and free from harm.

04/12/2025