Alert: Closed for training

Please note that both Ferryhill & Chilton will be closed for training on the afternoon of Thursday 24th July 2025.
Chilton will close from 12 Noon then Ferryhill from 12.30pm.
Both will reopen as normal on Friday 25th July 2025.
Please use NHS 111 online services, or telephone 111 if you're unable to wait until the surgery is open again. Always ring 999 in a life threatening emergency.

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