Dear Sir,
Many of you will already be aware of the recent and unexpected closure of Heighington West Green Surgery. In response to this sudden development, considerable effort has gone into reorganising and strengthening the services available at Bewick Crescent. The updated provisions are as follows:
Heighington Doctors Surgery – Temporary Closure Update
Following professional advice from a structural engineer, Heighington Surgery will remain fully closed until approximately 1st December 2025.
Prescription Collection
• Prescriptions will be available for collection
at the Hopelands Meeting Room on:
• Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• Between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
• The first day for prescription collection at a Prescription Drop Box will be available during the same hours for patients to submit requests. Please note: this service is only available when a staff member is present.
Patients can still drop prescriptions off anytime in the current box situated on the wall of the surgery until such time scaffolding will be in place.
Appointments and Clinical Services
• GP appointments will continue via telephone and will be managed from Bewick Crescent Surgery, Newton Aycliffe.
• Nursing services, including blood tests and other clinical procedures, will also take place at Bewick Crescent.
Covid/Flu Vaccinations
• Vaccinations for patients aged 75 and over are scheduled for the weeks commencing:-
•6th October
•13th October
•20th October
These appointments are pre-bookable and patients should contact the surgery to book an appointment.
Access to Hopelands Meeting Room
• Entry is available via Millbank Road or Hopelands, opposite the main school entrance.
• Please note: there are steps at the Millbank
Road entrance.
Patients with mobility difficulties may prefer using the Hopelands entrance.
Parking Guidance
• Parking at Hopelands Court is reserved for residents.
• If possible, we kindly ask patients to walk to collect or drop off prescriptions.
• If driving is necessary, please park in the village centre and walk through the Courtine to access the Meeting Room.
We understand that the closure of West Green Surgery may cause inconvenience. However, this decision was made based on expert structural advice. The Practice is using this opportunity to carry out internal improvements, which will enhance future medical services in Heighington.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Councillor Gerald Lee & Ruth Lee
(Bewick Crescent Patient Panel).