Between 65 – 90% of a practice’s carbon footprint is due to the medications that we prescribe. In addition, there are issues around the disposal of medicines and their packaging. Medicines are a vital part of providing good healthcare and we are not advocating stopping prescribing altogether. However, there is more we can do to review […]
Last modified: November 10, 2023
How to get to: University Health Centre University Health Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JX (view on Google Maps) (a) By Road: The health centre is located on the east side of Durham City Centre. From the A1(M), exit at junction 62 and follow the A690 towards Durham. At the roundabout take the […]
Last modified: September 6, 2023
We invite patients to submit their feedback to use via the Friends and Family test. Please complete the form below to send your response. Thanks for taking the time to help us to improve!
Last modified: July 18, 2023
How to use the NHS app The Hope Foundation in Middlesbrough have created an excellent series of videos for how to use the NHS app. Their videos are linked to below. How to download and install on iPhone How to download and install on Android Phone How to setup using photo ID How to request […]
Last modified: April 13, 2023
An appointment is classed as ‘Did Not Attend’ (or DNA) when a patient fails to attend or does not cancel/rearrange an appointment with sufficient notice for it to be reallocated. This causes frustration for both staff and patients and is a waste of resources. The effect is to increase waiting times for appointments with doctors […]
Last modified: January 12, 2023
Eating Distress North East offer short-term one-to-one counselling to those struggling with eating distress. The service is available to anyone with disordered eating, including people with a diagnosed eating disorder. Counselling sessions will either be online, or face-to-face at their office in central Newcastle. Please self-refer using the link below. If you are a Durham […]
Last modified: September 27, 2022
Established in 2019, World Patient Safety Day is one of The World Health Organization’s (WHO) global public health days. Its objectives are to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and work towards global solidarity and action by Member States to promote patient safety. The theme for World Patient Safety Day 2022 is Medication […]
Last modified: September 7, 2022
Below is a library of easy-read documents for a range of common health conditions. If there is a problem with one of the documents, please let us know. If the information you need isn’t available in the library below, please call us at the surgery and we will try and find it for you. Cervical […]
Last modified: September 14, 2022
The below information leaflet explains the types of NHS services available and what each service can provide.
Last modified: August 24, 2022
Chronic pain (sometimes known as long-term pain or persistent pain) is pain that lasts for more than 3 months. Pain can be secondary to (caused by) an underlying condition (for example, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, endometriosis). Chronic pain can also be primary. Chronic primary pain has no clear underlying condition or the pain (or its impact) […]
Last modified: July 3, 2023
This applies to you if: You suffer from Addison’s disease (also called primary adrenal insufficiency) You have taken, or will take, steroid replacement therapy for 4 or more weeks (i.e. more than 3mg prednisolone or more than 10mg hydrocortisone daily) You have taken, or will take (because of, e.g. recurrent exacerbations of asthma or COPD) […]
Last modified: July 12, 2022
County Durham and Darlington Carers support have provided this useful information booklet for Carers. The booklet covers your rights as a Carer and a range of additional support that is available for Carers in the area.
Last modified: June 27, 2022
The practice will be closed on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd of June, for the Late May and Jubilee Bank Holidays. The practice will reopen on Monday 6th June.
Last modified: June 6, 2022
Well Pharmacy (0191 386 5762) 25 Gilesgate, Durham City, DH1 1QW Thursday 2nd June: Closed Friday 3rd June: Closed Boots Pharmacy (0191 384 2213) 2-5 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NB Thursday 2nd June: 10:00-16:00 Friday 3rd June: 10:00-16:00 Boots, Durham (0191 384 8058) 5 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH Thursday 2nd June: Closed Friday 3rd June: Closed
Last modified: May 25, 2022
If you are suffering from mild to moderate hay fever, please read the following NHS guidance.
Last modified: July 15, 2022
Well Pharmacy (0191 386 5762) 25 Gilesgate, Durham City, DH1 1QW Closed Boots Pharmacy (0191 384 2213) 2-5 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NB 10:00-16:00 Boots, Durham (0191 384 8058) 5 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH Closed
Last modified: May 18, 2022
Pharmacy Good Friday Saturday Easter Sunday Easter Monday Telephone number Well Pharmacy (25 Gilesgate, Durham City, DH1 1QW) Closed Closed Closed Closed 0191 386 5762 Boots Pharmacy (2-5 Market place, Durham, DH1 3NB) 10:00-16:00 08:30-17:30 Closed 10:00-16:00 0191 384 2213 Boots, Durham (5 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SH) Closed 09:00-17:30 Closed Closed 0191 384 8058
Last modified: April 11, 2022
Painkillers Don’t Exist is an NHS campaign that aims to raise awareness of the dangerous effects of long-term high-dose pain medication and empower people living with pain to make informed decisions about their health.
Last modified: July 15, 2022
Last modified: September 10, 2021
NHS COVID Pass If you require proof for travel, you can download the free NHS app. From the 17th May 2021, you will be able to display evidence of vaccination within the app. If you require a paper copy, you must telephone 119. The practice dose not provide evidence of COVID Vaccination status. International Vaccinations […]
Last modified: May 9, 2022
NHS Registration Form You will need to complete an NHS (GMS1) Registration Form for each member of your household when you register in person. Copies are available from the Surgery and on this website. Download the NHS (GMS1) Registration Form (all new patients) Personal History Form As it takes a while for your medical records […]
Last modified: December 1, 2022
The Practice provides general medical services for the Durham City population. Our practice boundary includes the following areas: – Gilesgate– Belmont– Carrville– Sherburn Village– Merryoaks– Nevilles Cross– Framwellgate Moor– Pity Me– Shincliffe– Durham City Centre To register as a new patient with the practice patients must reside within the defined practice boundary. If unsure, please […]
Last modified: April 28, 2021
We encourage all patients who act as the sole or primary carer for a family member or friend in an unpaid capacity to register as a carer to be entitled to support. If we know you are a carer we can: support you with any physical health issues related to your caring role make you […]
Last modified: March 2, 2021
Below are some sites that may be of particular interest to people who have a learning disability, or their family/carers. For more information please contact the organisations, or speak to the Social Prescriber Link Worker to discuss getting the right support. Join The Learning Disability Register – Don’t Miss Out | Mencap Information about the […]
Last modified: October 13, 2022
Having a Flu vaccine is especially important in 2021 to protect yourself and others and reduce the risk from coronavirus. How to book Who can have a free NHS vaccine? The following people are eligible for a NHS flu vaccine, those who are: are 50 years old or over Living in a care home 2-3 Year […]
Last modified: December 16, 2021
Register to be a patient at the practice.
Last modified: September 29, 2023
If you have been asked to isolate (shield) prior to a procedure or operation, you will need to provide your employer with evidence. This does not need to be from your doctor. You can print the form below and complete it and this is sufficient evidence.
Last modified: July 30, 2020
Find out when we are open.
Last modified: July 5, 2023
Information about the NHS App
Last modified: October 26, 2023
How to register with the practice.
Last modified: June 9, 2022
How and when to request a sick note.
Last modified: February 13, 2019
Our complaint procedure
Last modified: September 5, 2023
Information about the PPG
Last modified: March 8, 2023
Some services are not covered on the NHS, find out more.
Last modified: October 3, 2022
How to arrange patient transport.
Last modified: February 13, 2019
We offer a one-stop vasectomy clinic on the NHS. Find out more.
Last modified: February 13, 2019
Information for carers
Last modified: February 13, 2019
Claypath and University Medical Group is proud to be involved in Primary Care Research. The practice is actively engaged with the NHS National Institute for Health Research and Local Research Centres, and can signpost suitable and willing patients to relevant research studies that might be of relevance to them. A copy of our Research Privacy […]
Last modified: August 12, 2020
Information about the Patient Advocacy And Liaison Service (PALS)
Last modified: May 6, 2020
Contacts for other local health services.
Last modified: July 1, 2020
We are a training practice. Find out what that means for you.
Last modified: May 28, 2020
Join us and work at the surgery.
Last modified: November 2, 2023
Information about disabled access, car parking and university medical evidence forms.
Last modified: May 28, 2020
Our surgery car park is provided for your use when attending the practice. We would ask that disabled car parking bays remain available for patients with mobility problems, and/or their carers when escorting them to and from the practice.
Last modified: May 28, 2020
