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Bishops Close Medical Practice

The Health Centre | Bishops Close | Spennymoor | DL16 6ED

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Appointments with the Nurse

We operate a booked appointment system for all clinics. When booking your appointment please let Reception know what your appointment is for, so that they can advise you when would be the best time for you to come and the length of appointment you require.

Nurses are available by appointment for:

  • ear syringing
  • skin infections
  • wound dressings and minor injuries
  • Minor ailments or injuries

The Nurses also give advice on asthma, diet, diabetes, smoking cessation and weight management.

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Appointments with the Nurse

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Infectious Disease

If you have a suspected infectious disease, please inform reception if you suspect an infectious disease, as this will enable us to deal with it appropriately during your visit to protect you, other patients and staff.

Consultations for 16 to 75 year olds

If a patient aged between 16 and 75 years has not had a practice consultation within a period of three years, we are happy, on request, to provide a consultation.

Online Services

The Practice offers Online services, including:- electronic prescribing, ordering repeat prescriptions, booking appointments, viewing computerised, coded medical records

Named GP

In accordance with NHS Guidance, all patients, including children, have a Named GP as well as an accountable GP. For further information, please contact reception.

Unwell Children

Children can still become unwell during these times, like any other, so please continue to contact the Practice as you would normally do so that your child can be assessed and treated quickly where appropriate.

Telephone Advice

If required, the Receptionists can arrange for you to talk to a GP or Nurse by telephone for advice and information.