Welcome to West Rainton Surgery.
We are a friendly practice in West Rainton offering a wide range of medical services to patients in our area.
In the 2021 NHS GP Patient Survey 93% of respondents described their overall experience of this GP practice as good. (Local (CCG) average: 86%. National average: 83%.)
New Telephone system
Our new telephone system is up and running, the option menu has changed so please listen to the message before selecting your option. The prescription line is back working, repeat prescriptions can be ordered by selecting option 2.
DR Slater Retirement May 2024
The news is finally out. West Rainton's own 'Fairy Godmother' Dr Sally Slater will be hanging up her stethoscope after 32 fantastic years having given everything to the community. Sally will retire at the end of May and will be incredibly missed by us all.
A few words from Dr Slater....
'The time has come to step back ,retire and hand over to my (considerably younger !) colleagues.
I am greatly looking forward to the next phase of my life , and fully intend to make the most of the time whilst my fitness and health prevails.
I will miss all the friends I have made over my 32 years working in West Rainton. I feel lucky to have been part of a great team of staff and GPs .
I have met some amazing people as patients , and have felt privileged to be involved in a small part of their lives.
Thanks for having me !
Sally Slater'
Repeat Prescriptions
Here are the ways you can order you prescription:
- The NHS App
- Prescription line - To order a repeat prescription via the prescription line, call the practice on 0191 5843809 and select opt 2.
- Internal Prescription Box - an internal prescription box for posting your tear off slip is situated near the dispensary hatch. You can use this service anytime between 8.00am and 5.45pm each weekday (Monday to Friday).
Please remember to tick the medication you require and please allow 72 hours between ordering and collecting your prescription.
Practice Training Days
On training days the practice will close on the afternoon, from 12pm.
Training days are scheduled for:
Thursday 21st March 2024
Thursday 18th April 2024
Opening Hours
We are open:
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
We are closed Bank holidays
Like To Register?
New to the area and would like to join our practice? We would be happy to help you. Fill in our registration forms and come see us. Find out more
Services
We run a number of special clinics and services. Find out more.
Data
NHS Digital has been collecting data from GPs through its trusted General Practice Extraction Service. This system is now being replaced with their new General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) service, a broader general-purpose collection which will enable faster access to pseudonymised patient data for planners and researchers.
The data collection will begin on 1st July.
More information about the service can be found on NHS Digital's website.
We now include this additional privacy notice, alongside our main privacy notice, that explains what data is used and why.
Opting out
If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both. These opt-outs are different and they are explained in more detail on the NHS digital website. Your individual care will not be affected if you opt-out using either option.
The type 1 opt-out form can be downloaded from our website returning this form .
Please click below link for our Covid Privacy notice.
Covid19 Privacy Notice
https://durhameastpcn.gpweb.org.uk/
(Site updated 18/04/2024)