Cedars Medical Group

25/11/2025

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25th November (may also be called White Ribbon Day)

Every ten minutes, a woman is killed. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women raises awareness about all forms of violence against women. Wear orange as a bright and optimistic colour; this represents hope and a future free from violence against women and girls.

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21/11/2025

Ordering prescriptions!
Cedars Medical Group main contact number is for booking appointments and enquiries.
Did you know you can order your prescription either by:
* NHS app
* SystmOnline
* Prescription box in reception
* Prescription line: 01207 279911, open Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm-4pm and Thursday 10:30am-12pm

20/11/2025

Durham County Carers Support invites all unpaid Carers to their Carers Rights Day Event tomorrow (21st November) at The Venue Community Centre, Stanley, DH9 8NA, from 1pm. Come along to meet the Durham County Carers Support Team, enjoy a cuppa and chat, access benefit and energy advice, and pick up some free winter-warm goodies. You can also get support from other organisations attending; including Northumbrian Water, Citizens Advice, National Energy Action and more.
No need to book—just drop in between 1pm and 3pm. For any queries, please call Durham County Carers Support on 0300 005 1213.

20/11/2025

We have a new phone system installed.
We are having an issue with the prescription line number, if you need to order your prescription today, please contact the main line. Apologies for any inconvenience.

20/11/2025

Carers’ rights, 20th November

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights that the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to – to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve. This year, the theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’. As a carer, knowing your rights empowers you and helps you to reach the support you so need, to reduce the pressure when you’re caring for others.
https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Being a carer is hard. There are no set hours and you’re often caring for someone close to you.
Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or friend. They may not even view themselves as carers. But who looks after you when you’re looking after someone else? All carers deserve to understand their rights and be supported to use them if they wish. Discover more here: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/carers-rights-day/

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.

19/11/2025

International Men’s Day, 19th November

Today we celebrate men in our families, communities and society, and highlight some of the social issues that men and boys face. From boys struggling at school to men struggling with their mental health.

Did you know:

• Men are less likely to seek help for physical or mental health issues
• Su***de is one of the leading causes of death for men under the age of 50 in the UK
• Promoting healthy role models, respect and equality benefits everyone

Start the conversation this International Men’s Day.

International Men's Day in the UK is on 19 November. Find our more on the website.

19/11/2025

Today we are having a new phone system installed, this may cause a slight disruption throughout the day, we apologize for any inconvenience .

18/11/2025

Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, 18th to 24th November

Not every illness needs antibiotics. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, so help to preserve their efficacy for when they’re really needed!
• Always take antibiotics as prescribed
• Never miss a dose
• Complete a course in full
• Vaccinate yourself and your family

Keep antibiotics for when they’re really needed. You could save a life.

18/11/2025

Samples!
A quick reminder that samples need to be handed in before 3:30pm- This is to ensure they can go with the courier that day.
Please hand all samples in to the reception team so they can check these in.
Thanks

17/11/2025

Notice!
On Wednesday 19th November we are having a new phone system installed, this may cause a slight disruption, apologies in advance.

17/11/2025

Sugar Awareness Week, 17th to 23rd November

Did you know that nine in ten children, and four in five adults, in the UK are eating more sugar than recommended? This raises the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay – starting from childhood.

This week is all about raising awareness, making informed choices and calling for better food policies to support healthier lives.
(Factsheet here: https://www.actiononsugar.org/resources/ .en.488879)

This Sugar Awareness Week, the theme is ‘Cutting Through the Sweet Talk: What You See Isn’t What You Eat’, highlighting the importance of looking past marketing and packaging.

Terms such as ‘smart snacking’ can distract from the nutritional value of a food.
• Always read the label
• Swap sugary drinks for water
• Choose whole, unprocessed snacks

Try the NHS food scanner to look into labels in more detail: https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/food-facts/nhs-food-scanner-app/

As a not for profit charity, we heavily rely on your charitable donations to help us continue our campaign and provide our resources free of charge. We can provide up to 50 health factsheets but any additional requests will require payment to cover the cost of printing, postage and packaging.  You ...

17/11/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?
You can see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone your GP practice.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app