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Medication Changes

People have contacted Healthwatch County Durham with concerns about recent changes to their medications, including reductions in long‑term prescriptions. . .  [continue]

Carer Wellbeing Walks

Durham County Carer Support is pleased to be partnering with Durham County Council Thrive Leisure to offer a series of Carer Wellbeing Walks during Carers Week 2026.  [more] . . .

Spring Bank Holiday

The practice will close at 6pm on Friday, 22 May and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, 26 May.  eConsult will be closed at noon on Friday, 22 May and will be available from 8am on Tuesday, 26 May.

When the surgery is closed, call NHS 111.  111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free.  Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

You may also use NHS Online at https://111.nhs.uk/. 

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

Staff Vacancies

We currently have two staff vacancies.

Travel Vaccinations

St Andrew's Medical Practice are pleased to provide a travel vaccine service for our patients.

You will be required to complete a brief questionnaire prior to an appointment, this may be via an interactive text message, or you can speak to a member of our admin team.

For non-NHS vaccines a non-refundable deposit of £20 will be taken after confirmation with the nurse, the rest of the invoice will be payable on the day of your vaccinations.

You can contact the practice via eConsult (preferred), by phone or at reception.  If using eConsult please provide the dates and country of travel.

Click to open the NHS Travel Vaccination webpage.