Marlborough Surgery Seaham @SeahamGP

Christmas is a time of celebration, spending time with loved ones and eating lovely food and sharing gifts. But remember not everyone will be smiling, with many people feeling alone or lonely, or struggling with mental health. Visit nhs.uk/mental-health/ FMI

Here's another chance to meet our pharmacy team... Izzy Gilbert, pharmacy technician, and Lucy Addison and Helen Arthur, our clinical pharmacists, are the people that manage medication and prescriptions for our patients and are key members of the surgery team

Winter is the time for germs to be passed around with many people suffering with seasonal colds and viruses. While we are here for any patients that need to see a medical professional, we would urge people to check in with a pharmacist who may be able to prescribe medication

Do you want to implement a healthier, cleaner lifestyle in 2025? If yes, our health and wellbeing coach can help. Call the surgery on 0191 5812866 to book an appointment

Our 'second chance' staff profile is with our SMT, led by Practice Business Manager Joanne Urquhart-Arnold (centre), HR Manager Andrew Dagys, left, and Operations Manager Emma Stuart, right. Although not front-facing, they are the heartbeat of operations within the surgery...

Christmas is a time for getting together with loved ones and making precious memories. But not everyone will experience the happiness that the festive period is known and loved for. Some people will spend Christmas alone, or feeling lonely. FMI visit nhs.uk/mental-health/…

Sometimes the signs of a stroke can be mild but acting fast can save your life. If you are experiencing slurring when you speak or are struggling to raise your arm or smile, you could be having a stroke. Call 999 immediately - #HelpUsToHelpYou

Meet our Clinical Pharmacist Lucy Haywood whose role involves reviewing patients' current medication and their health indicators, to ensure it remains safe and appropriate for them...

Did you know that if you are pregnant or have a child under four and have a Healthy Start card you can collect free vitamins for you and your child from all of the local Family Hubs across County Durham? FMI visit healthystart.nhs.uk/getting-vitami…

We're supporting #CarersRightsDay, on November 21 at Dalton Park. Come along to the Melissa Bus to find out more about the event, which this year aims to raise awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers, and to help them get the support they need

Like all GP practices nationwide, we will be monitoring this situation closely to see what impact these potential increases in NI contributions will have on our services, if we are made to pay them (source: the British Medical Association): bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

Meet Sonia Forster, our patient forum member who in her younger days was a model for high street name Binns and appeared in many national TB adverts...

The NHS has launched a campaign to raise awareness of signs of a stroke. 'Act FAST' explains how things like struggling to smile, not being able to raise your arm or slurring when you speak could indicate a stroke - if you experience any call 999. Acting FAST could save your life

As we approach the colder winter months, we are reminding our patients that pharmacies can offer advice and treatments for a range of conditions. So, if you are feeling unwell or have concerns about your health, perhaps use your pharmacist as your first port of call

Who among our patients is taking part in #movember2024 this year??? Movember is the annual event where people grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues including prostate and testicular cancer and suicide prevention...

High blood pressure affects millions of people with many completely unaware that it could be dangerous to their health. If you want to check yours you can do so in our reception area, or if you are concerned that yours is higher than it should be , give us a call on 0191 5812866

This coming Monday, October 28, Seaham Family Hub is offering flu nasal sprays for two and three-year-olds. No appointment is needed, you can just walk in with your little one for the spray to be given. The clinic is open from 12 30pm to 3 30pm #BeWiseImmunise

A reminder that it's #Stoptober month so there's never been a better time to begin your journey to a smoke-free you. If you are keen to kick the habit for good but need help, give the surgery a call on 0191 5812866 to book an appointment...

Knowing the signs of head and neck cancer and acting quickly saves lives. Are you suffering from non-healing mouth ulcers, pain in the throat, hoarseness, painful or difficult swallowing or lumps in the neck? For more info visit northernhancc.org

It's also #soberoctober - highlighting the benefits of reducing your alcohol intake to give your body a rest. Call 0191 5812866 to book in for a chat