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Important Update: As of 18/09/2020 our phonelines between 12 and 2pm will be emergency calls only. We ask all medication is ordered online where possible. We are unable to take any medication requests before 10am.

Due to the recent local COVID outbreak we are restricting access to the building to help protect staff and patients. Please only come to the surgery if you have been invited to do so and only at the allocated time. All prescription requests must be done online or over the telephone and will be sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy. Due to the high volume of calls, all COVID related queries will be directed to the government website.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer COVID antibody testing at present

 

Home Visits

Doctor's bagThe medical centre is the best place for us to see anyone however, sometimes we may need to see you at home.

Every request for a home visit will be assessed by a doctor or nurse practitioner. We allocate time for visits each day but concentrate on providing surgery consultations so that more people can be seen throughout the day.

Night cover is provided by Durham and Chester-le-Street Primary Care Trust at the Out of Hours Centre at the University Hospital of North Durham. 

In return we ask you to:

  • Ensure that requests for home visits are done first thing in the morning, preferably before 10am.
  • Not to request a home visit unless the patient is too ill to be brought to the surgery.
  • Home visits usually take place between the hours of 12noon and 2pm however, if you feel that an immediate visit is needed then please let the receptionist know on booking.
  • Confine requests for night visits to problems that really cannot wait until the next working day. 
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