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Claypath and University Medical Group Advice about the use of Topiramate in women of childbearing potential Topiramate is a drug that can be used to prevent migraines or treat epilepsy.

The practice is changing its main computer system between 8th and 16th July 2024. During the changeover, several of our usual services will not be available. These include: We will still be offering appointments for patients who have a medical need that cannot wait until the new computer system is in place. We thank patients […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

How to use the NHS App The NHS App Team have a series of tutorial videos on ‘How to use the NHS App’ The Hope Foundation in Middlesbrough have also 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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.

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.

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

If you are suffering from mild to moderate hay fever, please read the following NHS guidance.

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

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

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.

This Autumn a number of vaccines will be available to those eligible (eligibility below under each vaccine) from both practice sites.   COVID and FLU vaccines will be delivered together from 3/10/24. Electronic invites will be coming for those eligible soon. Or you will be able to book in via reception until the end of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Register to be a patient at the practice.

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.

Find out when we are open.

Information about the NHS App

How to register with the practice.

How and when to request a sick note.

Our complaint procedure

Information about the PPG

Some services are not covered on the NHS, find out more.

How to arrange patient transport.

We offer a one-stop vasectomy clinic on the NHS. Find out more.

Information for carers

Information about the Patient Advocacy And Liaison Service (PALS)

Contacts for other local health services.

We are a training practice. Find out what that means for you.

Join us and work at the surgery.

Information about disabled access, car parking and university medical evidence forms.

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.