CORONAVIRUS update - PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE UNLESS ADVISED TO BY A MEMBER OF STAFF.

When you arrive, please stay in your car and ring the practice on 01915265818. A member of staff will come out to collect you. Or ring the door bell and when possible wait outside for assistance. Face coverings to be worn throughout your visit. Thank you for your understanding.  

If you are concerned you may have Coronavirus or may have come in contact with someone who has, stay indoors and click HERE for more information. If you would like help after contracting COVID click HERE

HELP THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19: PRINCIPLE TRIAL - Do you have a Covid-like illness, had symptoms for less than 15 days, are over 50 and are interested in taking part in a trial to see if community treatment can speed recovery and reduce hospital admissions. Please click HERE to see if you are eligible and how to self-refer                  

For isolation guidance click HERE   

For general Coronavirus information click HERE.  

For advice for parents during Coronavirus click HERE

For information to help with your recovery from Covid19 please visit Yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

Due to recommendations for public safety,  we have temporarily suspended the use of SystmOnline to book appointments. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

Due to the current pressures on the NHS there will be very limited availability for private medicals (Taxi, Heavy goods etc) to be carried out at the practice. If you require a medical please contact reception and advise what is required. The request will be reviewed by the GP and you will be offered the next available appointment. Please do not miss your appointment as due to the small capacity we will be unable rebook and you will need to arrange this to be done by another provider. Please note there is a delay on all private work including insurance forms and letters. Thank you

2017 CQC Practice Report - OUTSTANDING

Please see full report for details - Southdene Medical Centre final report

24.3.17 Letter from Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Health

Northern Echo Press Release 7th October 2017

Sunderland Echo Press Release 5th October 2017

Hartlepool Mail Press Release 5th October 2017

22.3.17 Letter from Stewart Findlay, Chief Clinical Officer for DDES CCG

12.4.17 Nationally CQC - Celebrating Good Care Booklet 

May 2017 Nationally Practice Management Magazine - Be Outstanding - Tips for practices

Northern Echo Press Release 8th March 2017

Hartlepool Mail Press Release 13th March 2017

Sunderland Echo Press Release 13th March 2017

ANNUAL HEALTHCHECK

Have your say and please give us your views and complete our Friends and Family Questionnaire - Thank you

For information on what to if you are unwell please click here

‘Talk Before You Walk’ when your GP practice is closed 

Patients across Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield are reminded to ‘Talk Before You Walk’ when in need of care when your GP practice is closed. 

By phoning NHS 111, patients who need to be seen urgently on the same day will be offered an appointment with a healthcare professional either at their own GP surgery or at another surgery nearby called a Primary Care Service or a hub. 

Your quick guide to local health services Find out more                          

For information on Non-Emergency NHS funded transport please click here

Repeat Prescriptions

Do you need to re-order your medication? Visit our prescriptions page to find out ways to order direct from the practice  Find out more

Like To Register?

New to the area and would like to join our practice? We would be happy to help you. Fill in our registration forms and come see us. Find out more

Disabled Patients

Wheelchair access to all three sites is at the front entrance.Patient services are all provided at the ground-floor level.

Booking Appointments and Repeat Prescriptions Online 

South Durham Health

Click on South Durham Health to find out more about the services provided