Distington Surgery

02/02/2026

Monday 2nd Feb
Due to absence within our clinical team if your query is not urgent please consider contacting the surgery later in the week.

28/01/2026

Due to annual leave and sickness our clinical team is very short staffed today - please consider that if your query is not urgent contacting the practice later in the week.

26/01/2026

Here are some tips for some low cost activities to keep you busy! 📖🌳🐴
Please see the link below for more information on National Year of Reading 2026. https://literacytrust.org.uk/about-us/national-year-of-reading-2026/

23/01/2026

*UPDATE 16.30pm phone line issues have now been resolved*
Please note we are having issues with our phone lines for the Doctors making outgoing calls from the surgery, incoming calls are unaffected, Our providers are currently looking into the issue, Thank you for your patience

16/01/2026

Following government-initiated changes, we now ask that all appointments are requested via our online consultation form, which you can find on our website here https://florey.accurx.com/p/A82023. Anyone needing additional help or support to fill in the forms can ask our receptionist to assist them. Please only do this if you genuinely require assistance, as their time is valuable in helping those with the greatest need and to continue their usual duties. When you submit a form it is triaged on the day by clinician staff, and you will receive a response within 48 hours. Those patients with most significant problems and medical urgency will be dealt with on the day wherever possible. All other appointments will be allocated appropriately. You may also be offered an appointment at another site or at a weekend, depending on availability and the nature of your condition or query. End of Life care should still be requested by telephone if needed.
The whole team are working hard to accommodate unprecedented demand for services, and thank you all for your patience and understanding as we all adjust to a new system.

Contact us about your request

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year from the Distington Team! 🎅🎄

22/12/2025

Doctor and Nurse appointments are being impacted by the recent flu & cold virus. 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.

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.