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TBMG News

Welcome to the TBMG News Page, where you can stay updated on the latest practice news and updates. Here, we share important information about our services, changes within the practice and more. Whether it’s new services or changes to our opening hours you’ll find it here. Our goal is to keep you well-informed and connected with our GP practice community.
24/06/2025 Important Information: Weight Loss Injections taken with Contraception and HRT

Important Information: GLP-1 Medications and Hormone Treatments

If you are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as semaglutide, liraglutide, or others), it's important to know how these medications might affect hormonal treatments, including contraception and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Oral Contraception

GLP-1 medications may reduce the absorption of oral contraceptives. This can lower their effectiveness and increase the risk of unplanned pregnancy.

What you should do:

  • Consider using a non-oral form of contraception (e.g., condoms, patch, injection, implant, or IUD), especially when starting or increasing the dose of a GLP-1 medicine.
  • Speak with your healthcare provider about the most suitable contraception option for you.

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Oral Progesterone (Used in HRT)

GLP-1 medications may also affect the absorption of oral progesterone, which is commonly used as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

What you should do:

  • If you are taking oral progesterone for HRT and start or increase a GLP-1 medication, your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not change your medication on your own — always consult your doctor or menopause specialist.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your contraception or HRT, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice.

23/06/2025 Patient Update - Weight Loss Injections
Update: Weight Loss Injections on the NHS (Mounjaro)
 
We know many of you are asking about Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), launching on the NHS from tomorrow, Monday 23rd June 2025.
 
It is important to understand GP practices, including ours, are not yet able to prescribe it and that there is strict eligibility criteria.
Please do not call at this time to request Mounjaro, or an appointment related to requesting weight loss injections.
 
Please visit this link to learn more, including who will be eligible once it is available, and other available support options: https://tbmg.nhs.uk/weight-loss-injections/
23/06/2025 Patient Update: Scabies
We’ve had an increase in queries about scabies recently, so here’s some helpful guidance for patients and families.
 
What is Scabies? Scabies is a common skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, leading to itching and a rash. It spreads easily through close physical contact, so quick treatment is important.
 
Signs & Symptoms: Itching (especially at night), A rash with small red spots or silvery lines, Burrows between fingers, on wrists, elbows, waist, or genitals
In children: may appear on face, scalp, palms, and soles.
 
What to Do if You Suspect Scabies: Visit your local pharmacy – under the Think Pharmacy First scheme, permethrin cream (the standard treatment) is available for free, to eligible patients, including children and anyone who qualifies for free prescriptions.
If you do not qualify for free prescriptions, you can pay for your scabies treatment. It can be a couple of pounds more expensive than a prescription, but comes with the convenience of not needing an appointment.
 
Treatment Tips:
  • You don’t always need a GP appointment — the pharmacist can assess and supply treatment directly in many cases
  • All household members and close contacts should be treated at the same time, even if they don’t have symptoms
  • Wash bedding and clothing at 60°C or higher
Self-Referral Services

Did you know you can now refer yourself directly to a range of health and wellbeing services—no GP appointment needed?

From mental health, pregnancy support, and sexual health, to MSK, podiatry, audiology, and more—check out our Self-Referral Hub for access to help when you need it: https://bytespcn.nhs.uk/self-referral-hub 

Practice Closures

Please note that the practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for education and training. Access to the building will be unavailable and clinical cover will be provided by our GP federation and NHS 111. In an emergency, please call 999.

  • Tuesday 20th May 2025
  • Thursday 19th June 2025
  • Thursday 18th September 2025
  • Tuesday 14th October 2025
  • Wednesday 11th March 2026
13/05/2025: TBMG PPG Meeting

For the latest updates on our PPG: https://tbmg.nhs.uk/ppg-updates 

2024 and Before

Below you will find earlier TBMG News. 

TBMG is an proud to be an Active Practice!

Thornaby and Barwick Medical Group (TBMG) has been recognised as an Active Practice by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), signifying the practice's commitment to promoting physical activity among staff and patients. This initiative involves implementing strategies to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity, such as organising events that promote activity and providing information on local exercise opportunities for patients. Achieving Active Practice status reflects TBMG's dedication to enhancing overall health and well-being for our patients.

 

TBMG - Thornaby and Barwick Medical Group is an Active Practice

TBMG Diabetes Lifestyle Improvement Programme

Dr. Jahnavi is excited to be leading an amazing group of motivated patients on their journey to reverse diabetes! These participants are taking control of their health and are already seeing incredible results through our 4-week Diabetes Lifestyle Programme which includes structured weight loss and educational sessions. Keep it up, everyone!

 

Diabetes Community Health Group

Well done Dr Jahnavi and Emily!
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who participated, we ended the TBMG 10,000-mile missions on over 11,00 miles! We're also excited to share that Dr Jahnavi and Emily recently completed their marathons—Dr Jahnavi finished in an inspiring 4hrs 51 mins wearing a beautiful saree, and Emily rocked it in 4hrs 16 mins!
 
To celebrate, Emily and Dr Jahnavi are planning to join the Stuart Park Run in Middlesbrough this Saturday, November 2nd and would love for you all to join! Dr Jahnavi will be running in a saree again, so you’ll spot her easily.
 
Remember: “Nothing is off limits for you. If I can do it, you can do it too.”
 
TBMG Marathon Runners
A Marathon October!

As we celebrate reaching our 10,000-mile challenge, we want to take a minute to shine a spotlight on these three amazing women who will be lacing up their running shoes and taking on marathons across the world this October! Best of luck you three! ❤️

3 Women holding signs

Cervical Screening Week 2024

A big thank you to all the amazing women who attended our drop-in clinic for cervical smears during Cervical Screening Week! 🌸 We screened over 20 women, including some who got their first and others who had previous reservations about smears. Thank you for making this event a success! 💖 #WomensHealth #CervicalSmear #CommunityCare

 

TBMG Cervical Screening

Park Run @ Albert Park 22/06/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who made the park run a success! 🎉 Join a park run near you every Saturday at 9am across the country. You can walk, run, volunteer, and be part of a wonderful community. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ You might see our team at Albert Park or Stewart Park regularly. Come and say hi! 👋 #ParkRun #Community #GetActive

TBMG Park Run

 

 

Page last reviewed: 24 June 2025
Page created: 03 April 2023