Practice Newsletter
Check out the latest iteration of the practice newsletter created by our dedicated Patient Paricipation Group...
Practice Newsletter June 2026.pdf
FLU SATURDAY!
31st OCTOBER 2026
8:30am - 2:00pm
Walk in clinic for those eligible which includes:
- Anyone over the age of 65
- Anyone between the age of 18 - 65 which is classed as high risk / they have a long term condition.
- Any pregnant patients
We will NOT be vaccinating children under the age of 18 as this is done during normal clinic times.
If you do not wish to have the flu vaccination, please contact the surgery.
Thank you.
Regards,
Sacriston Surgery
Carers
Do you help a family member, friend or neighbour with shopping, appointments, medication, paperwork, personal care, or simply checking they're okay?
You may be an unpaid Carer without realising it.
Many people provide unpaid care and support but don't identify as Carers, meaning they miss out on help that's available to them!
Register here Sign up for Support - Durham County Carers Support
📞 0300 005 1213
🌐 www.dccarers.org
The NHS App
We would like to invite you to use The NHS App. This allows you to access a range of NHS services. Here is a video which explains how the NHS app works. At this surgery you can use the NHS app to:
- order repeat medication
- nominate a pharmacy
- view medical records
Click here to get started with the NHS app.
If you have any problems accessing the NHS app you can contact the support team.
Contact Us Online
We have a new way in which you can contact us online for any routine enquries. We will aim to get back to you within 72 hours. You can use this system to:
- Request sick notes
- Request letters
- Submit a query about prescriptions
- Ask for advice about non urgent medical conditions
Have Your Say
NHS Friends and Family
BMA Information on Your Patient Charter
Your practice charter Sept 25.pdf
Information from the British Medical Association about "Your Patient Charter"
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