IntraHealth Parkgate Surgery

09/09/2025

🌟 Big news for parents! 🌟

From January 2026, the NHS in England will be rolling out the chickenpox vaccine for the very first time ✨

👶 Babies aged 12–18 months will be offered the MMRV vaccine — a combined protection against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox).

💙 The UK Health Security Agency says this is expected to protect around 500,000 children every year.

🔗 More information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-chickenpox-vaccination-offered-for-first-time-to-children?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/09/2025

Contraception made easy 💊

You can now get the contraceptive pill directly from your local pharmacy – no GP appointment needed.

✨ Walk in anytime
🤝 Talk in private with a pharmacist
💊 Whether you’re already taking the pill or looking to start
🆓 Free & confidential (even if you're under 16)
💬 Get support, check-ups, and advice when you need it

📍 Find your nearest pharmacy here:
👉 https://ow.ly/K9v650WRLmr

28/08/2025

Are you aware that Family Action in Darlington provides a service for Young Carers & Young Adults aged 5-24yrs?
Are you a Young Carer?
Do you provide the following support for a member of your family? Providing support for families could include helping family members get dressed, paying bills, taking care of younger siblings, cooking, washing & shopping.
If you answer YES to the above, help and support is available.
Contact Family Action. ☎️01325 794888
💻 youngcarersdarlington@family-action.org.uk
📍St Teresa Hospice. Wellbeing Hub, 91 Woodlands Road, Darlington. DL3 7UA

21/08/2025

This is why you should go for your lung health check when you're invited...

21/08/2025

Home Instead have teamed up with the Salvation Army to host Dementia Friendly Memory Lane Activity Cafes on the third Thursday of every month, and the next one is this Thursday, 21 August.

Taking place at The Salvation Army Citadel on Thompson Street East in Darlington, from 10.30am – 12.30pm, there will be a bakery demonstration by Shape Patisserie.

Please note it is £3 entry (carer is free). For further information please call 07809 134698.

21/08/2025

13/08/2025

Coffee Time ☕️

24/07/2025

Unfortunately, we appear to be having problems with our phone lines. We are currently unable to dial out to mobile numbers but landline numbers appear to be working fine. If you are expecting a call from the surgery, please bare with us whilst engineers are working on the problem.

23/07/2025

Due to staff sickness in our clinical team, we have very limited clinical staff today. Unfortunately, this will affect the amount of appointments we have available. Please only contact the practice if it is an emergency….Thank You

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: http://nhs.uk/MMR

14/07/2025

💜 Testicular Cancer Awareness.

It might be rare, but knowing what’s normal for you could make all the difference. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait, speak to your GP. Early detection saves lives.

👉 Learn more: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer/about
Cancer Research UK