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Welcome to Consett Medical Centre

We warmly welcome new patients, anyone in England can register with a GP surgery and you do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number. A postcode checker is available to check if your postcode is within our practice area.

Latest news

Bank holiday 05/05/2025

The surgery will be closed on Monday 5th May for Bank holiday We will reopen on Tuesday 6th May, at […]

Practice Closure

The surgery will be closed from 12pm,Thursday 10th April 2025 for staff training. We will reopen on Friday 11th April […]

Medicines stacking up?

Every year, £20m is lost to unused medicines. Help stop waste. Check before you reorder and only order the medicines […]

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Out of hours

When the practice is closed please use NHS 111 for non-emergency problems. It’s fast, easy, and free.

NHS 111 is available online (https://111.nhs.uk) or by calling 111. You be will asked a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones, and most mobile providers don’t include NHS websites in your data use.

Emergencies

If you have a serious injury or life-threatening problem then please call 999 or go to you nearest emergency department (University Hospital North Durham).

Help us to help you

  • If you are already under the care of a specialist and have a query related to that issue, please contact your specialist first using the contact details on your clinic or appointment letters.
  • Consider looking at our self-help options or seeking advice directly from a pharmacist, optician, physiotherapist, or mental health team. We have links to useful resources and local services.
  • When you contact us our team will ask you a little about the issue you require help with. This ensures we can assess how urgent your problem is and ensure you receive the right care from the right person.
  • If you develop Covid19 or symptoms please inform us before you attend in person.
  • We are unable to help with minor injuries or dental problems, please use NHS 111 online or call 111 who can assist.

Use this service to find your NHS number.