Welcome to The Garth Surgery Online

The doctors and staff at The Garth Surgery in Guisborough are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.

In addition to everything you need to know about the practice you will also find a wealth of health-related information in the menu on the right hand side. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like.

Click The banner above to log on to online prescription requesting & appointment booking

Long-term condition reviews

We are making some changes to the way we will call patients in for their annual reviews. Please see here from more details

ETP phase 4 change

Please note a change in electronic prescriptions, if you do NOT have a pharmacy nomination these will now travel electronically, you will need your NHS number and the barcode to take to the pharmacy of your choice.  We can send this to you via text or email.  Please make sure we have up to date details.

Join a COVID-19 clinical trial

The PRINCIPLE trial aims to find treatments that reduce hospital admission and improve symptoms for people with COVID-19. You could be eligible to join if:

• You have had these symptoms for fewer than 15 days:
• a continuous new or worsening cough
• a high temperature 
• You are aged 50 to 64 with a pre-existing illness
• You are aged 65 and above

• Find out more at

https://sentry.phc.ox.ac.uk/sentry/principle/live/survey/open?id=screening&sc=TGS 

The practice would like to say a huge thank you to the following .....

• The Car Park Kiosk for their gift of Easter cakes
• Kings Academy in Middlesbrough for a supply of PPE
• Taylor Wimpey for hand sanitiser
• Morrison’s in Guisborough for the Fruit provided

• Sainsbury's for the hot cross buns
• To all our Patients for their support and kindness which has come in many forms including masks, food, donations, positive feedback and comments.

Nominate a Pharmacy

Under present circumstances we are asking for all prescriptions to travel to the pharmacies electronically and NOT the printed copy. This will reduce foot fall through the surgery and further protect patients and staff.

Please let us know your preference. If you have online prescription requesting enabled, you can do this by clicking Medication > Change pharmacy

Incoming Paperwork

To reduce the risk of touching potentially contaminated items, as of March 31st the Surgery are putting all incoming paperwork into quarantine for 24 hours please keep this in mind when you order your Prescriptions. Thank you

Further Support

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have set up a phone line and email address offering help and support for vulnerable people and those in need. Anyone who needs non-medical help should call 01642 774774 or email support@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.

A Facebook group, named 'Redcar and Cleveland Coronavirus Support Group' has also been set up where residents, community groups, charities and businesses can let everyone know about the help and support they are offering.

Finally, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council have listed all the relevant information on public services on their website

(www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk)

Saturdays

Due to the Coronavirus the Surgery doors will no longer be open on a Saturday and there will be no incoming calls, for any medical issues please call 111 or in an emergency please dial 999. thank you

Ordering your own prescriptions

From 2nd September the pharmacy will not be able to put your medication request in.

This will become your responsibility. 

We find that many patients struggle to understand the system  A display has been put up to help you with this. With commonly asked questions and illustrations of the tick list of a prescription which helps you order the correct item.  You don't have to spell those awkward medical words!
You will receive a letter from NHS England but if you can check out the display it might help you in the coming months.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Please click here to see more of how we deal with your personal information

Self Care

Self-Care means learning to look after yourself, which could mean fewer visits to the doctor and hospital.

Click here for more information and tips on self care.

Accessible Information

If you have a communication need and would like to receive information in a different format to help you to understand please inform us. Such formats could include large text, easy-read documents, or you may require an interpreter for appointments.

To inform us please ask a receptionist who will help you complete a short form (or click here. to download a copy). Once we have this information, we will record it in your records so we can take steps to ensure you receive the information you can access and understand and also receive any communication support you require.

STAR Service - Practices in the South Tees Area have created the South Tees Access and Response (STAR) scheme. This is an extension of General Practice services and is available Mon-Fri 6:30pm – 9:30pm and Sat & Sun 8:00am – 8:00pm.

Simply call 111 and ask to be referred to the scheme.

Click Here for more information.

Garth Surgery patients can now book their own appointments with the STAR service. Click here to go to the booking screen.

Text Reminders & Results - You can now receive reminders for your upcoming appointments and receive your test results by text message. To enable this facility, please complete a Consent Form, available from our reception, or online here.

Practice Area

The area covered by the practice includes:

Guisborough, Charltons, Margrove Park

Slapewath, Upleatham, Dunsdale

Pinchinthorpe, Newton-Under-Roseberry